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Nigerian-Born Professor Makes Country Proud as He Emerges Best Medical Doctor in America, Many Celebrate Him

Monday, April 05, 2021 at 8:24 AM by Tunde Ososanya

- A Nigerian-born medical doctor has emerged best physician in the United States for the year 2020

- Professor Iyalla Elvis Peterside was celebrated by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission after achieving such a feat

- Nigerians also took to social media to hail the professor of paediatrics and neonatology

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A Nigerian-born medical doctor living in the United States, Professor Iyalla Elvis Peterside, has emerged best physician in the North American country for the year 2020.

The disclosure was made by the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), which celebrated the medical doctor on social media.

Nigerian-Born Professor Emerges Best Medical Doctor in America, Many Celebrate Him — Professor Iyalla Elvis Peterside has emerged best physician in the United States. Photo credit: @nidcom_gov
Source: Twitter

The professor was awarded by the US National Consumer Advisory Board and Todaysbestphysician.com.

NIDCOM wrote on Twitter:

"Nigerian-Born medical doctor, Professor Iyalla Elvis Peterside Emerges Best Physician In America.

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"Dr Peterside has been awarded America’s Best Physicians for the year 2020 by the US National Consumer Advisory Board and http://Todaysbestphysician.com."

Nigerians on social media also congratulated Professor Iyalla on his achievement.

@odubayo822 wrote:

"Congratulations Prof. Iyalla. We are proud of your achievements."

@RealMykel24, however, said the professor is no longer a Nigerian.

In his words:

"Truth be told he is no longer a Nigerian."

Responding to @RealMykel24, @cbngov_akin1 said:

"Are u his spokesperson?

"What you don't know is.... the majority of these people are not as useless as some of u.... They call for Collaboration and the majority of them are willing to give back to their country in terms of Mentorship and sponsorship."

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In a previous report by Legit.ng, a Nigerian lady identified as Nono Okeke took to social media to celebrate her achievement after winning the Spotlight Award in the Central Bank of Ireland where she works.