Dr. Celestine Jain-Ofoma, MD

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Get to know Celestine Jain-Ofoma, MD who serves patients in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Accomplished and admired internist Dr. Celestine Jain-Ofoma is currently affiliated with several healthcare facilities including Hutchinson Regional Medical Center and the University of Kansas Health System. 

In regards to her education, she earned her medical degree from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine. She performed her residency at the University of Rochester, Rochester General Hospital. Additionally, Dr. Jain-Ofoma is licensed by Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine and Internal Medicine.

As an internist, Dr. Jain-Ofoma, treats adults for a wide variety of acute and chronic symptoms and conditions – from routine matters such as the common cold or fatigue to more in-depth care for chronic diseases such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases and many others. In emergency medicine, Dr. Jain-Ofoma specializes in the care of illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention. 

Dr. Jain-Ofoma is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.To stay up to date in her field, she is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association. She has received certification in EHR from Practice Fusion, Inc. To cater to her multi-ethnic patients, she speaks multiple languages, including Filipino.

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