Doctors

Dr. Vivian Valin Akello

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) Master of Medicine (MMed)

DOCTOR'S PROFILE

DEPARTMENT | Gastroenterology & GI Surgery

Dr. Vivian Valin Akello

Surgical Gastroenterologist

Years of practice

15

Gender

Female

DOCTOR DETAILS

  • Biography
  • Expertise
  • Education & Training
  • Professional Highlights
Biography
Dr. Akello is a dedicated and compassionate Gastroenterologist at UMC Victoria Hospital, specializing in the diagnosis and management of digestive system disorders. She provides expert care for conditions affecting the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and biliary system, with a strong focus on patient-centered treatment. Dr. Akello is known for her thorough approach, combining clinical expertise with personalized care to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective management of both acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions. She is committed to promoting digestive health through prevention, early detection, and evidence-based treatment. At UMC Victoria Hospital, Dr. Akello works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high- quality, comprehensive care, helping patients achieve better health outcomes and improved quality of life.
Expertise
Treatments/Procedures Offered
  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Gastroinstestinal Oncology
  • Laparoscopic Surgery
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • HepatoPancreatoBiliary Surgery
  • GI Endoscopy and GI Colonoscopy
Education And Training
Name of Institue(s)
  • Makerere University (MBChB and MMed)
  • World Laparoscopy Hospital
  • Delhi (FMA)
  • The Medicity
  • India (FGIS)
Fellowships
  • Fellowship in Minimal Invasive Surgery (FEMAS)
  • Fellowship in Surgical Gastroenterology
Professional Highlights
  • Histopathological subtypes and topographical subsites of gastric cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Solitary Juvenile Polyp at a Rural Ugandan Hospital Presenting with Recurrent Rectal Bleeding.
  • Digital papillary adenocarcinoma: A case report.
  • Subtotal cholecystectomy: An operative option for Salmonellae typhi gangrenous cholecystitis.
  • Gangrenous Cholecystitis: A Surgical Complication of Typhoid Fever in a Child.
  • Pediatric intussusception in Uganda: differences in management and outcomes with high- income countries.

DOCTOR TIMINGS

Monday

01:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Tuesday

01:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Wednesday

01:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Thursday

01:00 PM - 06:00 PM