Dr. Uwa Iguobadia, MD, FAAP, MPH
Pediatrician
777 Hemlock St Macon GA, 31201About
Dr. Omorogiuwa Iguobadia is a pediatrician practicing in Macon, GA. Dr. Iguobadia is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Iguobadia diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Iguobadia can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Rutgers University Bachelors Degree 0
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Master of Public Health degree 0
American University of Antigua College of Medicine Cum Laude 0
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP)
Provider Details
Dr. Uwa Iguobadia, MD, FAAP, MPH's Expert Contributions
How long should a child take antibiotics?
10 days READ MORE
What can I do for my child's ear infection?
If your child has an ear infection they would need to be seen by the doctor so that they can determine the type of ear infection and what treatment is needed. READ MORE
At what month do babies grow teeth?
Between 4 and 6 months. READ MORE
Do babies feel pain when they are teething?
Yes they feel pain. READ MORE
Are gas relief drops safe for newborns?
Yes, gas drops are safe for newborns. READ MORE
My 2 year old has a rash?
Sound like hand foot and mouth disease which is caused by a viral infection. the rash can spread to the feet or to the mouth. you can give him Tylenol or Motrin if they are irritable, petroleum jelly over the rash on the bottom and lots of fluids to keep him well hydrated. READ MORE
How effective is the COVID-19 shot?
covid 19 immunization prevents someone from getting covid, reduces the spread of covid, reduces the severity of symptoms if one were to contract the illness. READ MORE
Worried about my daughters rash?
Is the rash itchy? is it responding to the cream? what does the rash look like? READ MORE
Should a child take allergy medicine every day?
She can take her medication daily during the season when she suffers the most (spring, for or all year round). READ MORE
Bad breath
good evening, do they have any other symptoms such as runny nose, congestion or cough? READ MORE
Dr. Uwa Iguobadia, MD, FAAP, MPH's Practice location
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Get to know Pediatrician Dr. Uwa Iguobadia, who serves patients in Warner Robins, Georgia.
Recognized as a trusted pediatrician, Dr. Iguobadia’s skills include children’s well-being, pediatric therapy, and family support. She sees patients at Lifeguard Pediatrics in Warner Robins, Georgia.
Opening its doors on February 14th of 2005, Lifeguard Pediatrics has grown to two nurse practitioners, herself, and several administrative personnel on staff. The practice works hard to meet the needs of children from infancy through college, with compassionate, knowledgeable, and supportive staff being the cornerstone of quality care.
Born in Nigeria, Dr. Iguobadia and her family emigrated to the United States when she was two. Growing up in New Jersey, she completed her bachelor’s degree at Rutgers University and her Master of Public Health degree at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. After working in the non-profit sector in Infant Mortality, she continued her education in the field of medicine. She graduated Cum Laude from the American University of Antigua College of Medicine.
While in New Jersey, Dr. Iguobadia met her husband, Barry, and they later married in 2012. They relocated to Middle Georgia, where she completed her residency in pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Navicent Health and joined Lifeguard Pediatrics in February of 2017.
A Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP), the doctor is board-certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The mission of the ABP is to advance child health by certifying pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends people be under pediatric care up to the age of 21. Pediatricians provide medical care to people ranging in age from newborns to young adults. They are trained to examine, diagnose, and treat children with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses through all of their developmental stages, as they grow and mature.
On a more personal note, Dr. Iguobadia and her husband live in Warner Robins and have 3 children: Barry, Jr., Christopher, and Victoria, who are one-year-old twins. In her spare time, one can find her at the soccer field with her children.
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