Dr. Afomachukwu Cordelia Nwankwo, MD

Dr. Afomachukwu Nwankwo is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist who brings 15 years of experience to women's healthcare. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed her residency at Parkland Health and Hospital System. Dr. Nwankwo provides comprehensive care throughout all stages of a woman's life, from routine wellness visits to complex pregnancy management. She speaks English fluently with her patients.

Dr. Nwankwo practices at Capital Women's Care in Washington, DC, and maintains hospital privileges at Sibley Memorial Hospital. She specializes in caring for women with high-risk pregnancies and those who are pregnant over age 30. Her expertise includes managing leiomyoma, a common condition affecting many women. Among the specialized procedures she performs are biophysical profile tests to monitor fetal well-being, breast cancer screenings, and advanced imaging studies like scintimammography for comprehensive breast …health evaluation.