Dr. Joseph Sokiri Dumba, MD

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Joseph Sokiri Dumba, who serves patients in Omaha, Nebraska.

Dr. Dumba is a distinguished family physician hailing from the heart of Omaha, Nebraska. He exemplifies a steadfast commitment to the provision of comprehensive healthcare services, catering to individuals spanning every age cohort at Methodist Physicians Clinic Indian Hills.

Beyond the realms of diagnosing and treating acute ailments, Dr. Dumba’s practice radiates with a profound dedication to the art of prevention, underpinned by a regimen of routine checkups, meticulous screenings, and the personalized wisdom required for the cultivation of a healthful lifestyle. His professional portfolio is further enriched by his profound reservoir of general health knowledge, a testament to his unwavering pursuit of medical excellence.

Moreover, Dr. Dumba’s expertise extends to the compassionate care of refugees hailing from diverse corners of the globe. His specialized knowledge is especially pertinent to those originating from tropical regions, where unique healthcare challenges demand both skill and cultural sensitivity.

Born and raised in Kajo Keji, Central Equatoria, Dr. Dmba completed his secondary education at Kajo Keji Senior Secondary in 1986. A year later, in 1987, he embarked on his academic pursuits at the University of Juba. However, in 1990, he resettled in the United States as one of the early refugees from South Sudan. 

His educational path continued as he enrolled in a community college in Tacoma, Washington, where he successfully graduated in 1997. Subsequently, Dr. Dumba pursued higher education at the university level and earned a double major in Zoology and Molecular Biology. He then joined the University of Washington School of Medicine, achieving his Medical Degree in 2001. 

To further his medical training, Dr. Dumba relocated to the Midwest, where he completed his residency in family medicine with Mayo School of Graduate Medical Training in 2004.

Board certified in family medicine, he is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice family medicine and its sub-specialties.

Among his professional affiliations, Dr. Dumba is an active member of the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians.

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

Beyond his medical practice, Dr. Dumba is the Founder of The Healing Kadi Foundation, a non-profit organization that has been providing medical services to the people of South Sudan since 2009.

In his leisure time, he enjoys fishing and hunting. His preferred vacation destination is the serene landscape of Black Hills, South Dakota. 

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