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Buashie Amatokwu, PhD, Mdiv, BCC

Pastoral Care

get to know our provider

Buashie ("Boy-Shay") Amatokwu is a staff chaplain on the Pastoral Care Team at UI Health. Ms. Amatokwu is dedicated to providing compassionate, spiritual, and emotional support to patients, their families, and fellow providers. She walks alongside individuals during vulnerable and uncertain transitions, offering a listening ear, a comforting presence, and guidance that respects their personal beliefs, values, and cultural background.

Gender: Female
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her

Language : English, Igbo, Yoruba

specialties & services

  • Pastoral Care
  • Spiritual Care
  • Pastoral Counseling
  • End-of-life Care
  • Grief Support & Counseling

location

University of Illinois Hospital

1740 W. Taylor St.
Chicago, IL 60612
312.996.0296


education

  • Certification: APC/BCCI
  • Postgraduate: PhD, Temple University – Philadelphia, PA