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Dr. Joanne Akong, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 48
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Dr. Joanne Akong, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 48
Gastonia, NC
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24 years of experience
Dr. Joanne Akong, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Gastonia, NC.

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Dr. Joanne Akong, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Gastonia, NC and has 24 years experience. They graduated from University of the West Indies Faculty of Medicine (St. Augustine). They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Caromont Regional Medical Center. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Akong is board certified in Internal Medicine.

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Locations

  1. 1 Caromont Regional Medical Center
    2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (704) 834-4390
  2. 2 Office
    1000 Blythe Blvd # 1, Charlotte, NC 28203
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (704) 355-0720

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  • Dr. Joanne Akong, MD is an internal medicine specialist in Gastonia, NC and has over 23 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of the West Indies Faculty of Medicine (St. Augustine) in 2000. She specializes in Internal Medicine.
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  • University of the West Indies Faculty of Medicine (St. Augustine)
    2000
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Dr. Joanne Akong, MD is affiliated with Caromont Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joanne Akong, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Caromont Regional Medical Center

    2525 Court Dr, Gastonia, NC