Overview
Udeme Ekong is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c..
Dr. Ekong is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autoimmune Hepatitis, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Ileostomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 52 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials.
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3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 2, Washington, DC 20007
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Udeme Ekong
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Udeme Ekong?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Udeme Ekong by calling their office at 202-444-3700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Udeme Ekong a top-rated expert for Autoimmune Hepatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Udeme Ekong is classified as an Elite expert for Autoimmune Hepatitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Udeme Ekong specialize in?
While Dr. Udeme Ekong is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Autoimmune Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Udeme Ekong participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Udeme Ekong has published 52 articles and abstracts on conditions like Autoimmune Hepatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Udeme Ekong's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Udeme Ekong accept my insurance?
Dr. Udeme Ekong accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-444-3700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Elite
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Ekong isElite. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Distinguished
- Liver TransplantDr. Ekong isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Advanced
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Ekong isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- CholestasisDr. Ekong isAdvanced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- HepatitisDr. Ekong isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Experienced
- Biliary AtresiaDr. Ekong isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Atresia.
- Brachydactyly Mononen TypeDr. Ekong isExperienced. Learn about Brachydactyly Mononen Type.
- ChondrodystrophyDr. Ekong isExperienced. Learn about Chondrodystrophy.
- HepatoblastomaDr. Ekong isExperienced. Learn about Hepatoblastoma.
- High Blood Pressure in InfantsDr. Ekong isExperienced. Learn about High Blood Pressure in Infants.
- HypersplenismDr. Ekong isExperienced. Learn about Hypersplenism.
