UGMC Doctor

Dr Ivy Nyamuame

Dr Ivy Nyamuame

Specialist Radiologist

Dr. Ivy Sedinam Nyamuame is a Specialist Radiologist in the Department of Medical Imaging at the University of Ghana Medical Centre. Her work involves the provision and interpretation of diagnostic imaging studies across modalities including radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and mammography, with an interest in research and ongoing professional development in radiology.

Education
• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Wenzhou Medical University, China — 2013
• First Degree Specialist in Medical Imaging, University of Medical Sciences, Havana, Cuba — December 2022

Work Experience
• Specialist Radiologist, Department of Medical Imaging, University of Ghana Medical Centre — 2024 to present
• Medical Imaging Resident, Ameijeiras Clinical and Surgical Teaching Hospital, Havana, Cuba — 2019 to 2022
• Medical Officer, Royal Hospital, Ho — 2016 to 2019
• House Officer, 37 Military Hospital, Accra — 2014 to 2016

Professional and Research Interests
• Computed tomography (CT)
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Neuroradiology
• Posture-related and degenerative musculoskeletal conditions, including spondylosis and osteoarthritis
• Chronic non-communicable diseases and their complications, including stroke and hypertensive heart disease
• Tuberculosis, with interest in disease prevalence, varied imaging manifestations, and the role of diagnostic imaging

Membership of National Boards & Committees
• Medical and Dental Council of Ghana
• Ghana Association of Radiologists (GAR)
• Ghana Medical Association (GMA)

Language Skills
• English
• Spanish
• Mandarin
• Twi
• Ewe