Queeneth Uwandu, MD, MSc

Dynamic, Addiction Medicine-trained physician specializing in the comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment of substance use disorders. Expertise in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and integrated approaches that address co-occurring mental health conditions. Committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care while promoting recovery and long-term wellness.

Certification and Licensure

→ Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECMG) certified 2020

→ Board certified - American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) 2024

→ Washington State Medical License, active

→ Federal DEA License, active

→ Board eligible - Addiction Medicine

American Society for Addiction Medicine 2025 Ruth Fox Scholar Award

UWANDU Q, Bhimanadham NN, Mainali P, Onyeaka HK, Pankaj A, Patel RS.. Heroin Overdose-Related Child and Adolescent Hospitalizations: on Comorbid Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders.. Behavioral science. (2019, Jul); 7(9): 77.

Cited in PubMed; PMID: 31337011.

UWANDU Q, Onyeaka H, Akpoviroro O, Chido-Amajuoyi O, Omede F, Nwadukwe I, Chika N.. (2023, April 22). Social Media for Smoking Cesse among Adult Smokers in the United States. Poster presented at the American Society of Addiction Medicine Annual Conference. April 2023 Postel at: American Society of Addiction Medicine Annual Conference.; Washington, DC.

Akpoviroro O, UWANDU Q, Sauers N, Ahmed S, Onyeaka H, Nwachukwu C, Hattenberger A, Kabernagel K. Prevalence of Substance Use in Chronic Medical Marijuana Users. American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) conference . (2023, Jul)