Summary

Dr. Udeme Ekong specializes in gastroenterology and transplant surgery, bringing expertise in both digestive health and complex transplant procedures. She completed her residency training at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center and McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, followed by specialized fellowship training in pediatric gastroenterology in 2003. Dr. Ekong is board-certified in pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics, earning her certification in 2006. She communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Ekong practices at MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, and maintains hospital affiliations with Greenwich Hospital. Her clinical focus includes treating patients with compromised immune systems and managing kidney transplant rejection cases. She also provides care for patients with cholestasis, a condition affecting bile flow from the liver. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

3800 Reservoir Rd. NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center (PHC), 2nd FloorWashington, DC 20007

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyHospital MedicinePediatrics
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
15 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Washington , DCSACRAMENTO , CABethesda , MDWashington , DC
Med School: New York University Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Udeme D Ekong

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Empire Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optima Health
  • Priority Partners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Riverside Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Udeme D Ekong has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Udeme D Ekong has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Pediatrics
  • Transplant Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics, 2006

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, District Of Columbia, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center
MCGAW MED CTR OF NORTHWESTERN UNIV, 2004, PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY2003
LINCOLN MED MNTL HLTH CTR, 20001998

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Dr. Udeme Ekong speaks English.
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