Dr. Kenneth “Ken” Mwatha is an emergency medicine physician whose career reflects a commitment to clinical excellence, research, and community engagement. With more than a decade of experience in high-acuity emergency departments, Dr. Ken Mwatha has built a reputation for delivering critical, life-saving care while maintaining a patient-centered approach.
Dr. Kenneth” Mwatha attended the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he earned his MD. He then completed a competitive emergency medicine residency program at Johns Hopkins University. His training culminated in board certification by the American Board of Emergency Medicine in 2011.
Earlier in his career, Dr. Mwatha gained valuable experience working in roles that emphasized patient advocacy and education. He served as a patient advocate and occupational skills teacher at Shepard Pratt’s Way Station, supporting individuals with mental illness. He also worked as a health science teacher at Cathedral Home for Children, mentoring at-risk youth.
He is currently an attending physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine at St. Agnes Hospital. In this position, he performs urgent medical procedures and oversees patient flow in a high-volume urban emergency department.