Dr. Cecilia Nwankwo is head of this division. The pediatrics office is in Gaithersburg, with occasional consultations in Hyattsville, by appointment only.

Hours: Mondays: 9:00am-5:30pm
Tuesday: 9:00am-5:30pm
Wednesday: 9:00am-5:30pm
Thursday: 9:00am-7:30pm
Friday: 9:00am-5:30pm
Saturday: by appointment only
Access is available 24 hours a day through pager: (202)762-1350 or by e-mail: can@capitalprimarycare.com

Privileges: Shady Grove Adventist, General Pediatrics & Newborn Nursery, P.G. Hospital center.
Differentiation: Attention to details, takes time to explain the pediatric medical procedures to parents. Convenience in location- 355 & Shady Grove Road, Md. Children can be under the watchful supervision of our specialized staff.

Cecilia has volunteered for activities such as Girl Scouts, is an active participant in local elementary school activities and mother of 4 children. This is testimonial of her love for children and her understanding of children's situations.

Special interest in pediatric respiratory disease and development.
Privileges at P.G. Hospital, where she worked for many years as alternating physician.
Language skills- staff is trained in English, Spanish, French and Chinese.