Adwoa Amponsah-Poku, CRNP

Family Medicine

UM Charles Regional Medical Group

Languages: English

Gender: Female

Locations

University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Group Primary Care- Bryans Road

3145 Marshall Hall Road
Bryans Road, MD 20616
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About Me

I worked at UM Charles Regional Medical Center as a registered nurse for 17 years before moving over to the UM Charles Regional Medical Group - Primary Care practice as a nurse practitioner. 

Back in my native Ghana, I was an elementary school teacher. But once I came to the United States, I became a nurse to honor the memory of my late elder sister who died at a hospital in New York. She did not have family here at the time to support her. Hearing the stories of the empathy her health care providers, particularly the nurses, showed for her inspired me to pursue a career in nursing. It was an opportunity to pay it forward.

After 17 years at UM Charles Regional, I realized I could make a bigger difference in our community if I became a nurse practitioner. 

As a Family Nurse Practitioner, I am trained to provide annual physicals, preventative screening and checkups to people ages 17 and up, and also diagnose and treat patients with chronic and acute illnesses.

The central focus of my treatment philosophy is to listen actively to patients in order to educate, advocate for and work with them and their families to improve health outcomes as well as promote good health and wellness practices.

I am a member of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

I have lived in Waldorf, MD, with my husband and two children since 2006. I love to cook delicious Ghanian meals, read novels and watch investigative movies and shows.

Get to know Adwoa Amponsah-Poku, NP

Ratings and Reviews

The star rating is an average of responses to our patient satisfaction survey. Patients measure their experience with our providers on a scale of 1 to 5 stars, 1 being “Very Poor” and 5 being “Very Good.”  Learn more about the patient satisfaction survey.

4.9/5 stars
Overall
4.9
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.8
Provider discussed treatment options

Patient Reviews (23)

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  • Dr was outstanding! She was very professional, friendly, understanding and knowledgeable.

  • Always a great experience.

  • All good

  • I absolutely love my care provider. I recommend her to everyone.

  • At had an excellent visit with the staff

  • I often recommend Dr Poku to my friends and family. I am so very pleased that she is my provider.

  • Dr. Adwoa is kind and patient and knowledgeable to my situation.

  • Always excellent and caring service

  • Very satisfied with the care and support provided by the provider. She was thorough, didn't rush her time and addressed all my concerns.

  • Adwoa is outstanding !!! She is always so friendly and knowledgeable. She is genuinely concerned abt your health and any concerns. A+++++

  • She is the best.

  • Uncomfortable with doctor wanting hugs.

  • Provider is very caring. I have recommended several people to this provider who are now happy patients as well

  • Excellent service received

  • I have already recommended family and friends to the Bryans Road office.

  • I would recommend my care provider to everyone

  • You have a jewel in Adwoa

  • I have recommended this provider to three people. They all speak very highly of her.

  • Always attentive to my concerns.

  • I've recommended NP Adowa to several family members, including my mother. She has a great balance of medical knowledge combined with empathy.

  • I LIKE MY NEW DOCTOR SHE IS BY FAR ONE OF THE GREATEST DOCTOR'S WHO IS ALWAYS LISTENING TO YOUR CONCERNS AND TO BETTER YOUR HEALTH

  • They do a fine job.

  • I really do like my dr. She asks me questions and pays attention to me