I am a Consultant Physician / Internist. I specialize in Internal Medicine. My sub-specialty is Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

I hold a Ph.D in Public Health. I have trained in Health Systems Strengthening (HSS).

I have carried out research and published papers in a number of peer-reviewed journals. My research focuses on the Liver, Internal Medicine and HIV/AIDS. I am passionate about leadership and mentorship.

How I regard myself
A  Clinician.  Leader. Educator & Mentor. Researcher. Public Servant

Practice
I am registered by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists’ Board as a doctor and a specialist in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology

I have 23 years’ experience in medical practice

I am a member of the following professional bodies:
  •  American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
  • Gastroenterological Society of Kenya
  • Kenya Medical Association (KMA)
  • Kenya Association of Physicians (KAP)
  • European Association for the Study of the Liver (E.A.S.L)
  • International Liver Cancer Association (ILCA)
  • South African HIV Clinicians Society (SAHIV)
  • International AIDS Society
  • Fellow, Salzburg Seminar

Hospital Affiliation
  • The Aga Khan Hospital – Kisumu : Provider of high quality healthcare in the lake region
  • Kisumu County Hospital
  • Avenue Hospital, Kisumu
  • Lake Clinical Centre, Kisumu 

Professional Focus
  • Internal medicine
  • Gastroenterology and hepatology
  • Endoscopies
  • Supervising and mentoring doctors and other clinicians

Innovative Practice
  • I currently focus on non-communicable diseases in HIV positive and negative patients and health care financing. I create awareness on these two areas and explore how to implement them in the community
  • I use Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for patient empowerment, richer interaction with patients and colleagues, and to attain improved clinical outcomes in my practice. I believe that medical doctors should embrace technology. I also give continuous medical education presentations to my colleagues to keep up to date with current medical practice 
 
Social Entrepreneurship
  • I am the CEO Impact Kenya Initiative, a not-for-profit 501c entity registered in the USA
  • Chairman Board of Governors at Okela Secondary School, Bondo, Siaya County
  • Rotarian, District 9200
  • Volunteer doctor and a board of director, Horizon Initiative Trust (HI), Kenya
  • I engage in fundraising for community social amenities like schools,  health facilities and churches

My Personal Profile
  • I live in Kisumu
  • I am married with four children
  • I love travelling, reading motivational books and visiting friends when I create time
Books read:
  • Be inspired before you expire by Pepe Minambo
  • The leader who had no title by Robin Sharma
  • Working with emotional intelligence by Daniel Coleman
  • The Hidden Value of a Man: The Incredible Impact of a Man on his Family  by Garry Smalley and John Trent, Ph.D


Publications 
I have published 28 papers in peer reviewed journals
Contact Information
Dr. Amos E. O. Otedo
Lake Clinical Centre
Wedco Centre, Shop Unit 1 Block C, Jomo Kenyatta Highway
P.O. Box 1025-40100, KISUMU
KENYA
Office:  +254 57 2023434  | Mobile: +254 733 411 085
E-mail: doctor@otedoamos.com