Dr. Dr. Nsekenene Kolongo, MD

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Get to know Internist Dr. Nsekenene Kolongo, who serves patients in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Specializing in the medical treatment of adults, Dr. Kolongo is an internist working at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center.

Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center is a historic, general medical and surgical hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia and affiliated with Bon Secours Health System. Adjoining the hospital campus is Bon Secours Maryview Behavioral Medicine Center.

In regards to his educational background, Dr. Kolongo graduated with his medical degree from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania in 1987. He then relocated to the United States, performing his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Maryland Medical Center-Midtown in 1996 and 1999, respectively. 

With a passion for his profession, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Licensed to practice medicine in Virginia and New York, Dr. Kolongo is affiliated with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center and Samaritan Medical Center.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

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