Dr. Cecilia Adaobi Nwankwo M.D
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
17 Firstfield Rd Suite 200 Gaithersburg MD, 20878About
Dr. Cecilia Nwankwo is an adolescent specialist practicing in Gaithersburg, MD. Dr. Nwankwo works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Nwankwo treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Univ Of Nigeria- Coll Of Med- Enugu- Anambra- Nigeria 1980
University Of Nigeria Faculty Of Med University Of Nigeria Teaching Hospital 1980
University of Nigeria Faculty of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acne
- Asthma
- Obesity
- Birthmark
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Ear Wax
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Skin Tag
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