Dr. Jason Chinwe nkem Ekwena M.D.
Family Practitioner
6401 Douglas Ave Suite 10 Urbandale IA, 50322Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Jason Ekwena is a family practitioner practicing in Urbandale, IA. Dr. Ekwena specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Ekwena possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
School of Medicine Technologic University of Santiago MD
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1994
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acne
- Headaches
- Back Pain
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Fungal Infection
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Ringworm
- Rash
- Vascular Disease
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