MichaelOsitaNwaneriMDMBA

Pediatrics • Roswell, GA

Neonatology, Hospitalist, Pediatric Nutrition, Obesity and Eating Disorders

Pediatrician Obesity Medicine Newborn Circumcision

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Office
1305 Hembree Rd
Ste 203
Roswell, GA 30076
Phone+1 470-485-6342

Fax+1 888-723-2802

Summary

I am a board certified pediatrician working in Pediatric primary care as well as hospitalist care. I am also board certified in Obesity Medicine.

Pediatrician | Roswell GA: Omega Pediatrics Promise

Omega Pediatrics provides pediatric primary care for busy families in the Roswell and Alpharetta areas. Our services include up well check ups and immunizations

Pediatricians make Roswell Moms Happy

North Fulton Board Certified Pediatricians in Roswell Georgia serving the Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Sandy Springs, Duluth and Cumming areas. We provide

Clinical Expertise

Obesity and obesity-related disorders, Sickle-cell anemia, Pediatrics, Obesity and weight management, Circumcision, Childhood obesity, Vaccines, Lactation support, Medical Ear Piercing, Mobile App Development, Website Optimization, Technology and Software Consulting

Education & Training

Quantic School of Business and TechnologyMBA, Business, 2018 - 2019
University of MinnesotaResidency, Pediatrics, 2008 - 2011
Liverpool School of Tropical MedicineMA, Tropical Pediatrics, 2005
University of Nigeria Faculty of MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

GA State Medical License 2014 - 2026
TX State Medical License 2015 - 2026
NV State Medical License 2020 - 2025
MN State Medical License 2012 - 2017
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Pediatrics
Membership West African College Of PhysiciansPediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

International Postgraduate Scholarship for Academic Excellence Joint Japan/World Bank, 2004
Undergraduate Scholarship for Academic Achievement Imo State Nigeria, 1991

Clinical Trials

Immunogenicity and Safety of a Quadrivalent Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine When Administered Concomitantly With Routine Pediatric Vaccines in Healthy Infants and Toddlers in the US Start of enrollment: 2018 Apr 25
Completed
Phase 3
20-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Safety and Immunogenicity Study of a 3-Dose Series in Healthy Infants Start of enrollment: 2020 Sep 09
Completed
Phase 3

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

32 citations
Transition Planning for Youth With Sickle Cell Disease: Embedding Neuropsychological Assessment Into Comprehensive Care
Karen E. Wills, Stephen C. Nelson, Jane M. Hennessy, M. Osita Nwaneri, Joyce Miskowiec
Pediatrics. 2010-12-01
1 citations
Negative Marking and the Student Physician–-A Descriptive Study of Nigerian Medical Schools:
I K Ndu, Uchenna Ekwochi, Chidiebere D I Osuorah, Isaac N Asinobi, Michael Osita Nwaneri
Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development. 2016-11-13

Journal Articles

Transfusion of Blood Components May Improve Survival in Severe Malaria Anemia in Children
*M Osita Nwaneri; primary author was a mentee of this author, Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg., 1/1/2008

Abstracts/Posters

(A) newborn screening for sickle cell disease and other hemoglobinopathies in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Nwaneri MO, Am J Hematol, 12/1/2013
External Evaluation of Newborn Screening for Sickle Cell Disease in Ghana.
MO Nwaneri, A Osei Akoto, BJ Brabin, Annual National Sickle Cell Disease Scientific Meeting Opportunities for New Partnerships, Florida, 2/1/2009
Executive Function Varies with nRBC Values in Children with Sickle Cell Disease.
M. Osita Nwaneri, Karen E. Wills, Steven Nelson, Josephine Anuforo, SCD-PLANE Team, Annual National Sickle Cell Disease Scientific Meeting Opportunities for New Partnerships, Florida, 2/1/2009
Carbon Monoxide Decreases Leukocytosis in Murine Sickle Cell Disease Models Via Decreased Granulopoiesis.
Joan D Beckman, Julie V. Vineyard, Chunsheng Chen, Julia Ngyuen, Michael O Nwaneri, Paul Marker, John D. Belcher, and Gregory M. Vercellotti, American Society of Hematology, San Francisco, CA, 12/1/2008
Transition Planning for Youth with Sickle Cell Disease
KE Wills, SC Nelson, M Osita Nwaneri, ICI-SOS Opening Doors, Bethesda, MD, 11/1/2008
SCD PLANE: The Sickle Cell Disease Program for Learning Assessment and Neuropsychological Evaluation.
K Wills, S. Nelson, M Osita Nwaneri, Association of America National Meeting Sickle Cell Disease, New Orleans, LA, 9/1/2008
Knowledge of Sickle Cell Disease among Antenatal Clinic Attendees in Kumasi, Ghana.
MO Nwaneri, A Osei Akoto, BJ Brabin, ACCRA 2005:The 5th International African Symposium on Sickle Cell Disease Accra, Ghana, 7/1/2005
Malaria Treatment Practices Of Children With Sickle Cell Disease in Ibadan.
M.O Nwaneri, O. Sodeinde, ACCRA 2005:The 5th International African Symposium on Sickle Cell Disease Accra, Ghana, 7/1/2005
Live home delivery of Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type II
MO Nwaneri, IO Oluwayemi, A Adetola, AA Adeyemo, T Nottidge, T Alonge, CU Ibewuike, IBADAN 2004: West African College of Physicians General and Scientific Meeting, Ibadan, Nigeria, 7/1/2004
Hemoglobinopathy and multiple fractures: Disease process, neglect or non-accidental injury? A case report and review of literature.
MO Nwaneri, CO Nwashili, BJ Brown, FO Akinbami, OO Ogunkunle, T Alonge, IBADAN 2004: West African College of Physicians General and Scientific Meeting, Ibadan, Nigeria, 7/1/2004
Chronic osteomyelitis in a seven-week old infant: a case report & Non-lethal Osteogenesis Imperfecta Congenita (Type II) in a Nigerian neonate? A case report.
MO Nwaneri, OO Kehinde, BJ Brown, B Omololu, ZAGREB 2004: World Congress of Pediatric Surgery, Croatia, 6/1/2004
Non-surgical management of necrotising fasciitis of the scalp in a toddler.
MO Nwaneri, O Ogunbosi, U Egere, AE Orimadegun, OO Okafor, AA Adeyemo, AG Falade, OO Akinyinka, OM Oluwatosin, O Nwaneri, O Ogunbosi, IO Oluwayemi, A Adetola, AA Adeye..., ZAGREB 2004: World Congress of Pediatric Surgery, Croatia, 6/1/2004
Diffuse bone disease, severe debilitation and death in a 12-year-old male Sickle Cell Anemia patient following subtle child abuse.
MO Nwaneri, CO Nwashili, OO Okafor, BJ Brown, FO Akinbami, T Alonge, Fourth African Regional Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, Enugu, Nigeria, 3/1/2004
Successful non-surgical acute phase treatment of Staphylococcal Necrotising Fasciitis in a toddler & Non-lethal Osteogenesis Imperfecta Congenita (Type II) in a Nigeri...
MO Nwaneri, O Ogunbosi, U Egere, AE Orimadegun, OO Okafor, AA Adeyemo, AG Falade, OO Akinyinka, OM Oluwatosin, MO Nwaneri, O Ogunbosi, IO Oluwayemi, A Adetola, AA Ade..., PANCONF 2004: Paediatric Association of Nigeria 35th Annual General Scientific Conference, Zaria, Nigeria, 1/1/2004
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Authored Content

That Little Indulgence is harming your child now and in the futureJune 2021
Have You Heard Of Meningitis B Vaccine?September 2019
The seven “F”s of Breastfeeding {insert what you will}November 2018
Seven Secrets for Parents to Make America MOVE again!March 2018
The A B C of influenzaJanuary 2018
These Things Keep Your Pediatrician Awake At NightJuly 2017
Parents, before you refuse your child’s next vaccine read thisJuly 2017
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Committees

Chairman, Obstetrics/Pediatrics Committee 2022 - 2023

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Pediatrics - AAP
Fellow
American Society of Bariatric Physicians - ASBP
Member
National Medical Association - NMA
Member

Other Languages

Spanish

External Links

Omega Pediatricshttps://www.omegapediatrics.com
Pediatrician Roswell Georgiahttps://www.omegapediatrics.com/dr-michael-nwaneri/
Pediatrician Bloghttps://promise.omegapediatrics.com/