JoAnne Wise Edoka, MD, FAAP

Personal Statement

Dr. Edoka is a highly educated professional who has undergone rigorous academic and clinical training in pediatrics. She maintains a high level of expertise through continuing education in order to provide the most up-to-date care for the young patients we are privileged to serve. Dr. Edoka earned a B.S. in Biology at Millsaps College in Jackson, MS. She earned her medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville,TN and completed her pediatric residency training at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga,TN. After completing a two year National Health Service Corp. committment to serving in an underpriviledged area in Mobile Alabama, Dr. Edoka has practiced Pediatric Medicine in Austin Texas since 1993. She is married to Dr. Emmanuel Edoka, an Internist and Geriatologist and they have two kids, ages 21 and 24. Dr. Edoka is Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics, has recertified three times. and participates in its Maintenance of Certification Program.

Dr. Edoka believes in a team approach to your child's health and well-being, so she collaborates with parents to provide the highest level of care. We appreciate the opportunity to care for your child and pride ourselves on making pediatric care a pleasant experience for all of our patients.

Special Interests

• Acne
• Allergies
• Asthma
• Behavior
• Breastfeeding
• Fitness
• Healthy eating
• Infants/Newborns
• Obesity
• Safety
• Sleep
• Toddlers
• Teenagers

Education

Organizations

Board Certification

American Board of Pediatrics

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