Pediatrics
Udeme Ekong, M.D.
New Haven, CT
Dr. Udeme D. Ekong is a triple-board certified pediatric transplant hepatologist specializing in the management of infants and children with complex liver disorders. Her subspecialty focus encompasses a broad spectrum of pediatric liver diseases, including autoimmune hepatitis, biliary atresia, progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis syndromes, genetic and metabolic liver diseases, non-cirrhotic portal hypertension, and chronic hepatitis B and C. She provides comprehensive care for pediatr
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
- Pediatric Gastroenterology (American Board of Pediatrics)
- Transplant Hepatology (American Board of Pediatrics)
Education & Training
- Ahmadu Bello University Faculty of Medicine — MBBS, MD (1992)
- Northwestern University — Master of Public Health
- Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center — Residency, Pediatrics (2000)
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center — Fellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology (2003)
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University — Fellowship, Transplant Hepatology (2004)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
2021
2019-2025 (7 years)
2015
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Pediatric GastroenterologyPediatric Transplant Hepatology
Conditions & Treatments
Autoimmune HepatitisBiliary AtresiaProgressive Familial Intrahepatic CholestasisLiver Transplantation
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
- Yale New Haven Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice