Summary

Dr. Nuzhat Handoo joined Childrens Care Center at Howard County General Hospital in 1997. She graduated, in 1979, from Fatimah Jinnah Medical College located in Lahore, Pakistan. In 1984, she received a Masters in Public Health (MPH) from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her residency was completed at the New York Metropolitan Hospital. Prior to joining the Childrens Care Center, she worked at Ferguson Medical Group in Sikeston, Missouri and Total Healthcare in Baltimore. Dr. Handoo enjoys serving the community and has been actively involved in mentoring high school students interested in medicine. Dr. Nuzhat Handoo is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Quick Facts

  • 1
  • 47 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • New York Medical College
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nuzhat Nafisa Handoo

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • GEHA
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Riverside Health
  • Riverside Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Nuzhat Nafisa Handoo has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Nuzhat Nafisa Handoo has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

New York Medical College

Medical School

Fatima Jinnah Medical College For WomenGraduated in 1979

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Dr. Nuzhat Handoo's office is located at 5755 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD, 21044.

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