UGMC Specialist Radiologist, Medical Physics

Dr. Rufai Abdul-Wahab is a highly accomplished Specialist Radiologist with a strong academic foundation in Emergency Medicine and Diagnostic Imaging, offering a clinically integrated, high-acuity approach to patient care.

His work is defined by diagnostic precision, efficiency, and clinical relevance, particularly in emergency and complex care settings. He combines strong imaging expertise with an understanding of acute clinical workflows, enabling timely and impactful decision-making.

Education
Dr. Abdul-Wahab began his academic journey at Tamale Senior High School and briefly attended the University of Ghana.

In 2010, he was awarded a fully funded international scholarship to study medicine in Venezuela, where he trained at the Universidad Nacional Experimental de los Llanos Centrales Rómulo Gallegos, completing a six-year medical program and graduating among the top of his class with summa cum laude distinction.

He subsequently obtained a Master’s degree in Emergency and Urgency Medicine from the Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Mártir, Valencia, Spain, reflecting a strong academic and clinical interest in acute care.

He later completed specialist training in Radiology at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, earning dual specialist certification from:

He is distinguished for his exceptional performance in postgraduate training, having graduated as:

Dr. Abdul-Wahab is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH), with a focus on stroke imaging and population health.

Dr. Abdul-Wahab returned to Ghana in 2017 and completed his housemanship at:

He subsequently worked as a Medical Officer in multiple institutions, including, Legon Hospital and FOCOS Orthopaedic Hospital, where he developed a strong interest in trauma and acute care. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he served as one of the pioneer frontline physicians at the Ghana Infectious Disease Centre, contributing significantly to the management of critically ill patients. In 2020, he joined the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC). In 2021, he commenced residency training in Radiology at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, where he demonstrated outstanding academic and clinical performance. He also undertook a six-month observership in Radiology (2024–2025) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, gaining structured exposure to advanced imaging, subspecialty reporting, and multidisciplinary workflows within a high-volume academic environment. In 2025, he returned to UGMC as a Specialist Radiologist, contributing to advanced diagnostic imaging services.

Dr. Abdul-Wahab’s clinical and academic interests include:

His background in emergency medicine informs his approach to rapid image interpretation and acute clinical decision support, particularly in time-sensitive conditions such as stroke and trauma.

He is actively advancing toward subspecialization in Neurointerventional Radiology, with a focus on minimally invasive management of cerebrovascular diseases.

His research interests include:

Dr. Abdul-Wahab is multilingual and fluent in:

Professional Philosophy

Dr. Abdul-Wahab is committed to delivering precise, efficient, and patient-centered radiological care, with a strong emphasis on integrating imaging into emergency and critical care pathways to improve clinical outcomes.