Dr. Patience A. Ankomah, MD
Family Practitioner
720 S Queen St Dover DE, 19904About
Dr. Patience Ankomah is a family practitioner practicing in Dover, DE. Dr. Ankomah 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. Ankomah 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
University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry 2007
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Rash
- Adjustment Disorder
- Vascular Disease
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