Summary

Dr. Udeme Ekong is a gastroenterologist and transplant surgeon who brings specialized expertise in complex digestive and transplant care. She completed her medical training with residencies at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center and McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, followed by fellowship training in pediatric gastroenterology. Dr. Ekong holds board certifications in pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Ekong practices at the MedStar Georgetown Transplant Institute at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, and maintains an affiliation with Greenwich Hospital. She focuses on treating patients with impaired immunity and kidney transplant rejection, along with managing cholestasis conditions. Her procedural expertise includes hepatic function panels and chest imaging studies. Patients have rated Dr. Ekong 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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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
4.4 
4.7 
10 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, French, German, Italian, English Speaks English
Washington , DCMcLean , VAMcLean , VAMcLean , VA
Med School: University of Virginia School of Medicine Med School: Universitat Zurich Med School: Georgetown University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Udeme D Ekong has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Udeme D Ekong has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Pediatrics
  • Transplant Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

Udeme D Ekong holds an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia. They are board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics in 2006.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, MCGAW MED CTR OF NORTHWESTERN UNIV, 2004, PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY in 2003, and LINCOLN MED MNTL HLTH CTR, 2000 in 1998.

NPI Number

Udeme D Ekong's NPI number is 1376502492.

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