Ugo Awa

Ugo Awa, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Immunology, Allergy and Rheumatology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. He maintains clinical practice at four locations: Gulfgate Health Centre, Ben Taub Hospital, Vallbona Health Center, and Smith Clinic. Dr. Awa holds triple board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine (General Medicine and Adult Rheumatology) and the American Board of Pediatrics (General Pediatrics), along with an active Texas Medical License.

Education:

• B.A. in English and Theology - Saint Louis University (2009)
• M.D. - University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (2013)
• Residency - University of Rochester Medical Center (2017)
• Fellowship in Adult and Pediatric Rheumatology - Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital (2021)

Research Focus: Dr. Awa specializes in autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Vasculitis, and Gout, with particular expertise in Pediatric Rheumatology care transitions and Inflammatory Myopathies.