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Dr. Chiedozie Nwagwu, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 51
Dr. Chiedozie Nwagwu, MD
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Dr. Chiedozie Nwagwu, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA.
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Dr. Chiedozie Nwagwu, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 51
Mission Viejo, CA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Chiedozie Nwagwu, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA.

About

Dr. Nwagwu graduated from City University of New York School of Medicine. Dr. Chiedozie Nwagwu, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Mission Viejo, CA and has 27 years experience. Dr. Nwagwu currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. At present, Dr. Nwagwu received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 36 times. Dr. Nwagwu's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nwagwu is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Brain Aneurysm
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Meningiomas
Stroke
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Brain Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylolisthesis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Torticollis
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Upper Back Pain
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Disc Replacement
Herniated Disc Surgery
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty and Stenting
Intracranial Vessels Stenting
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Neuroplasty
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotaxis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

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Locations

  1. 1 Neurological Surgery Medical Associates Inc.
    26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 561, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 364-1060
    Monday
    09:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:30 - 17:00
  2. 2 Vikas Rao MD Inc.
    26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 541, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 388-7190
  3. 3 New York Brain & Spine Surgery PC
    4 Westchester Park Dr, West Harrison, NY 10604
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 626-0707
  4. 4 New York Brain & Spine Surgery PC
    4 Westchester Park Dr, West Harrison, NY 10604
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (914) 996-6759

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nwagwu
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Based on 36 Reviews
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Jun 02, 2021
Dr. Ched saved my life! The most kind, compassionate and brilliant neurosurgeon. Thank you Dr. Ched for giving me my life back. Bridget Cormier, Southern CA Patient (2019)
Bridget Cormier — Jun 02, 2021
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Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • City University of New York School of Medicine
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Chiedozie Nwagwu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nwagwu's profile.

Dr. Chiedozie Nwagwu, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo.

Yes, Dr. Chiedozie Nwagwu, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

    24451 Health Center Dr, Laguna Hills, CA

  • Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

    27700 Medical Center Rd, Mission Viejo, CA