Dr. Ifeoma Clarissa Ojukwu, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician
400 Patroon Creek Blvd Ste 201 Albany NY, 12206About
Dr. Ifeoma Clarissa Ojukwu is a pediatrician practicing in Albany, NY. Dr. Ojukwu is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Ojukwu 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. Ojukwu can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Univ Of Nigeria- Coll Of Med- Enugu- Anambra- Nigeria 1989
University Of Nigeria Faculty Of Med University Of Nigeria Teaching Hospital 1989
University of Nigeria Faculty of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Expert Publications
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Pediatrician Troy Pediatric Health Center, Troy,NY 2000 - Present
- Pediatrician Capital District Pediatrics, Albany, NY 2004 - Present
Awards
- Hoekelman Scholar Award 1997 University of Rochester Medical Center
Treatments
- Eczema
- Anemia
- Allergies
- Contact Dermatitis
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Fungal Infection
- Flu
- Tonsillitis
- Ringworm
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Strep Throat
Professional Memberships
- The American Academy of Pediatrics
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Local community charities
Areas of research
Pediatric Infectious Diseases
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