Dr. Sylvester Obanya Okonkwo MD
Internist
6192 Oxon Hill Rd Suite 507 Oxon Hill MD, 20745About
Dr. Sylvester Okonkwo is an internist practicing in Oxon Hill, MD. Dr. Okonkwo specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Okonkwo provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Univ Of Benin- Coll Of Med Sci- Benin City- Bendel- Nigeria 1987
Howard University College of Medicine 1997
University of Benin School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- Back Pain
- Epilepsy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hives
- Sarcoidosis
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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