The 20 Best Onchocerciasis Doctors in Uganda

Find the Top Onchocerciasis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Onchocerciasis near Uganda. Of these, 19 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced, 2 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Onchocerciasis

    Thomson L. Lakwo
    Elite in Onchocerciasis

    Thomson L. Lakwo
    Kampala, C, UG 

    Thomson Lakwo practices practicing medicine in Kampala, Uganda. Mr. Lakwo is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Onchocerciasis, Childhood Volvulus, Spirurida Infections, and Secernentea Infections.

    Distinguished in Onchocerciasis

    David W. Oguttu
    Distinguished in Onchocerciasis

    David W. Oguttu
    Kampala, C, UG 

    David Oguttu practices practicing medicine in Kampala, Uganda. Mr. Oguttu is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Onchocerciasis, Spirurida Infections, Secernentea Infections, and Helminthiasis.

    Distinguished in Onchocerciasis

    Edridah M. Tukahebwa
    Distinguished in Onchocerciasis

    Edridah M. Tukahebwa
    15 Bombo Rd, 
    Kampala, C, UG 

    Edridah Tukahebwa practices practicing medicine in Kampala, Uganda. Tukahebwa is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. They are also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Schistosomiasis, Distomatosis, Helminthiasis, and Secernentea Infections.

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    Advanced in Onchocerciasis

    Richard I. Idro
    Advanced in Onchocerciasis

    Richard I. Idro
    University Road, 
    Kampala, C, UG 

    Richard Idro practices practicing medicine in Kampala, Uganda. Mr. Idro is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis, Malaria, Childhood Volvulus, and Anemia.

    Advanced in Onchocerciasis

    Ephraim Tukesiga
    Advanced in Onchocerciasis

    Ephraim Tukesiga
    Fort Portal, W, UG 

    Ephraim Tukesiga practices practicing medicine in Fort Portal, Uganda. Mr. Tukesiga is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Onchocerciasis, Spirurida Infections, Childhood Volvulus, and Secernentea Infections.

    Advanced in Onchocerciasis

    Nolbert Gumisiriza
    Advanced in Onchocerciasis

    Nolbert Gumisiriza
    Kabale, W, UG 

    Nolbert Gumisiriza practices practicing medicine in Kabale, Uganda. Gumisiriza is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Onchocerciasis, Spirurida Infections, Secernentea Infections, and Childhood Volvulus.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Rodney J. Ogwang
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Rodney J. Ogwang
    Kampala, C, UG 

    Rodney Ogwang practices practicing medicine in Kampala, Uganda. Mr. Ogwang is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Volvulus, Malaria, Epilepsy, Onchocerciasis, and Splenectomy.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Frank Mubiru
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Frank Mubiru
    Kampala, C, UG 

    Frank Mubiru practices practicing medicine in Kampala, Uganda. Mr. Mubiru is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Onchocerciasis, Childhood Volvulus, and Spirurida Infections.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Pamela R. Akun
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Pamela R. Akun
    Kampala, C, UG 

    Pamela Akun practices practicing medicine in Kampala, Uganda. Ms. Akun is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Volvulus, Onchocerciasis, Epilepsy, and Spirurida Infections.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Catherine Abbo
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Catherine Abbo
    Kampala, C, UG 

    Catherine Abbo practices practicing medicine in Kampala, Uganda. Ms. Abbo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Volvulus, Epilepsy, Onchocerciasis, and Spirurida Infections.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Juliet Sengeri-Otiti
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Juliet Sengeri-Otiti
    Kampala, C, UG 

    Juliet Sengeri-Otiti practices practicing medicine in Kampala, Uganda. Ms. Sengeri-Otiti is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Onchocerciasis, Cataract, Spirurida Infections, Secernentea Infections, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Amos D. Mwaka
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Amos D. Mwaka
    Gulu, N, UG 

    Amos Mwaka practices practicing medicine in Gulu, Uganda. Mr. Mwaka is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Cancer, Childhood Volvulus, Epilepsy, and Onchocerciasis.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Ambrose W. Onapa
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Ambrose W. Onapa
    Kampala, C, UG 

    Ambrose Onapa practices practicing medicine in Kampala, Uganda. Mr. Onapa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spirurida Infections, Childhood Volvulus, Trachoma, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Bernard T. Opar
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Bernard T. Opar
    Kampala, C, UG 

    Bernard Opar practices practicing medicine in Kampala, Uganda. Opar is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. They are also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Volvulus, Epilepsy, Onchocerciasis, and Secernentea Infections.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Richard Ndyomugyenyi
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Richard Ndyomugyenyi
    Ministry Of Health, Plot 6 Lourdel Rd, Nakasero, 
    Kampala, C, UG 

    Richard Ndyomugyenyi practices practicing medicine in Kampala, Uganda. Mr. Ndyomugyenyi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Malaria, Onchocerciasis, Spirurida Infections, and Secernentea Infections.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Tom Rubaale
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Tom Rubaale
    Fort Portal, W, UG 

    Tom Rubaale practices practicing medicine in Fort Portal, Uganda. Mr. Rubaale is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. His clinical expertise encompasses Onchocerciasis, Spirurida Infections, Secernentea Infections, and Childhood Volvulus.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Mugagga Malimbo
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Mugagga Malimbo

    Ministry Of Health

    Kampala, C, UG 

    Mugagga Malimbo practices practicing medicine in Kampala, Uganda. Malimbo is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. Their clinical expertise encompasses Measles, Parainfluenza, Cholera, and Onchocerciasis.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Albert Ningwa
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Albert Ningwa
    Kampala, C, UG 

    Albert Ningwa practices practicing medicine in Kampala, Uganda. Mr. Ningwa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Volvulus, Epilepsy, Onchocerciasis, and Secernentea Infections.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Ben Masiira
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Ben Masiira
    Field Epidemiology Track, 
    Kampala, C, UG 

    Ben Masiira practices practicing medicine in Kampala, Uganda. Mr. Masiira is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. His clinical expertise encompasses Typhoid Fever, Viral Hemorrhagic Fever, Ebola Virus Disease, and Onchocerciasis.

    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Alfred Mubangizi
    Experienced in Onchocerciasis

    Alfred Mubangizi
    Kampala, C, UG 

    Alfred Mubangizi practices practicing medicine in Kampala, Uganda. Mr. Mubangizi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Onchocerciasis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trachoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Helminthiasis, and Whipworm Infection.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Onchocerciasis?

    Onchocerciasis is a rare tropical parasitic disease transmitted by a black fly. Infection by the parasite can cause eye and skin problems. In humans, the parasitic worms live under the skin (subcutaneous nodules) and produce larvae (microfilariae). The larvae are found throughout the body, but especially in the skin and eyes. Repeated bites by infected flies increase the number of adult worms and larvae. Chronic skin Onchocerciasis (onchodermatitis) causes itching, a rash with small pimples (papular rash), scarring, and thickened, leathery skin (lichenification). Other symptoms may develop over time and might include saggy skin (such as ''hanging groin''), patchy areas of much lighter colored skin (leopard skin), ichthyosis-like lesions (''lizard skin''), darkening of the skin, and very severe itching. The eye infection is known as river blindness because the blackfly carrying the parasite lives near fast-flowing waters. Symptoms of an eye infection may include itchy eyes, red eyes, and sensitivity to light (photophobia). In some cases, the larvae may infect the optic nerve. As the common name suggests, infection of the eye by Onchocerciasis can lead to vision loss and eventually blindness. The disease is caused by the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus and is transmitted by the bite of an infected black fly. About 90% of the cases occur in Africa.

    When should I see a Onchocerciasis doctor in Uganda?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Onchocerciasis doctor in Uganda?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Onchocerciasis doctor in Uganda?

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    How does MediFind rank Onchocerciasis doctors in Uganda?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Onchocerciasis doctors in Uganda?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Onchocerciasis doctor in Uganda?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Onchocerciasis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Onchocerciasis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Onchocerciasis doctor in Uganda?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Onchocerciasis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Onchocerciasis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Onchocerciasis doctors in Uganda?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Onchocerciasis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Onchocerciasis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Onchocerciasis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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