About Stella Akpuaka
Dr. Stella O. Akpuaka is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed to practice in Maryland and Washington, DC. She has more than twenty-eight years of clinical practice experience. She is very compassionate and effective in meeting the healthcare needs of her patients. Warm and a good listener, she believes in patient-centered care, which includes enlightening and involving patients in their care. Dr. Akpuaka provides safe and effective healthcare that is culturally sensitive, respectful of, and responsive to individual patient preferences, desires, and beliefs, ensuring that patient values are considered in their health decisions.
Dr. Akpuaka graduated with a Master of Science in Health Services and a Master's in Health Care Administration from the University of Maryland. She earned a Post-Master's Certificate in Family Nursing from Coppin State University, Baltimore, Maryland; a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA; and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate from Washburn University, Topeka, KS.
Dr. Akpuaka accepts the following insurance plans: Cigna, Amerigroup, Aetna, Maryland Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, and self-payments.
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Education and training
- Carlow University, Doctor of Nursing Practice
- University of Maryland, Master's in Health Services
- University of Maryland, Master's in Health care Administration
- Coppin State University, Post-Master's Certificate in Family Nursing
- Washburn University, Master's in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1972977353
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What practice does Stella Akpuaka work with?
Stella Akpuaka works with Vast Care Medical.
Where is Stella Akpuaka's office located?
Stella Akpuaka's office is located at 9470 Annapolis Road, Lanham, MD 20706.
What languages does Stella Akpuaka speak?
Stella Akpuaka speaks English.