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715 South 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
About Joseph Akambase, MB, ChB, MPH
At a glance
Gender: Male
Pronouns: he/him/his
Languages: English
Age groups treated: Adult
Commitment to Patient-Centered Care
"Guided by a strong commitment to patient-centered care, I strive to deliver exceptional medical care with compassion and respect, treating every patient as I would want myself or my family to be treated."
Clinical Expertise
Dr. Akambase is a board-certified general internist who provides comprehensive care to hospitalized patients with acute illnesses and to clinic patients managing chronic conditions. His professional interests span clinical care, research, and medical education. His research focuses on liver and gastrointestinal diseases, and he is committed to mentoring students and residents, including international medical graduates.
Credentials
Training & education
Medical school
University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana
Residency
Internal Medicine, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Board Certifications
Master of Public Health
Certificate in Clinical Research and Epidemiology
Board-certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal
My experiences & interests
Professional Affiliations
- American College of Physicians
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
Personal
"In my free time, I enjoy following the NBA and the English Premier League, experimenting with traditional Ghanaian dishes such as Jollof rice and Waakye, traveling, and spending quality time with my wife and two daughters."
Publications
- Akambase JA, Goble SR, Ali YO, Ali NM, Noska AJ, Shaw CR, Powell J. Hepatitis D Virus Positivity among Patients from Liberia with Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2025 Oct 23:tpmd240873. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.24-0873. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41130199.
- Akambase JA, Ali Y, Goble SR. The Impact of Housing Insecurity on Hospitalized Patients With Diagnosis of Cirrhosis: A Comparative Analysis Using Data from the National Inpatient Sample. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2025 May 12. doi: 10.1097/MCG.0000000000002193. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40374184.
- Akambase JA, Prieto JE, Mattos AZ, Mattos AA, Carrera E, Díaz-Ferrer J, Gallardo P, Curia A, Ballerga EG, Tovo CV, Balderramo D, Debes JD. Epidemiology and risk factors for histopathologic characteristics of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in South America. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2023 Sep;58(5):526-536. doi: 10.1111/apt.17615. Epub 2023 Jun 22. PMID: 37349900.
- Goble S, Akambase J, Prieto J, Balderramo D, Ferrer JD, Mattos AZ, Arrese M, Carrera E, Groothuismink ZMA, Oliveira J, Boonstra A, Debes JD. MBOAT7 rs641738 Variant Is Not Associated with an Increased Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in a Latin American Cohort. Dig Dis Sci. 2023 Nov;68(11):4212-4220. doi: 10.1007/s10620-023-08104-y. Epub 2023 Sep 8. PMID: 37684433; PMCID: PMC10570183.
- Schupack DA, Johnson K, Akambase JA, Geno D, Lavey C, Lennon RJ, Ravi K, Snyder DL, Katzka DA, Alexander JA. Histologic response to steroids in eosinophilic esophagitis is dependent on delivery compound. Dis Esophagus. 2022 Dec 31;36(1):doac040. doi: 10.1093/dote/doac040. PMID: 35780320.