Dr. Ifeoma Clarissa Ojukwu, MD, FAAP, Infectious Disease Specialist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Ifeoma Clarissa Ojukwu, MD, FAAP

Pediatrician

5/5(21)
1300 MASSACHUSETTS AVE TROY NY, 12180
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About

Dr. Ifeoma Clarissa Ojukwu is a pediatrician practicing in Albany, NY. Dr. Ojukwu is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Ojukwu diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Ojukwu can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.

Education and Training

Univ Of Nigeria- Coll Of Med- Enugu- Anambra- Nigeria 1989

University Of Nigeria Faculty Of Med University Of Nigeria Teaching Hospital 1989

University of Nigeria Faculty of Medicine 1989

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

Female English

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialty

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Pediatrician Troy Pediatric Health Center, Troy,NY 2000 - Present
  • Pediatrician Capital District Pediatrics, Albany, NY 2004 - Present

Awards

  • Hoekelman Scholar Award 1997 University of Rochester Medical Center 

Treatments

  • Eczema
  • Anemia
  • Allergies
  • Contact Dermatitis
  • Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
  • Bronchitis
  • Fungal Infection
  • Flu
  • Tonsillitis
  • Ringworm
  • Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
  • Strep Throat

Professional Memberships

  • The American Academy of Pediatrics  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Local community charities

Areas of research

Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Dr. Ifeoma Clarissa Ojukwu, MD, FAAP's Practice location

400 Patroon Creek Blvd Ste 201 -
Albany, NY 12206
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1300 MASSACHUSETTS AVE -
TROY, NY 12180
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