Dr. Augustine O. Chikezie MD
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
AtlantiCare/duPont ChildrenÂ’s Health Program Egg Harbor Township NJ, 08234About
Dr. Augustine Chikezie is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. Dr. Chikezie specializes in growth, puberty, diabetes or other disorders related to hormones that produce certain conditions in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions.
Education and Training
Univ Of Ilorin- Fac Of Hlth Sci- Ilorin- Kwara- Nigeria 1985
University of Ilorin College of Health Sciences
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Endocrinology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Gynecomastia
- Obesity
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Hyperthyroidism
- Malnutrition
- Thyroiditis
- Graves' Disease
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