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Dr. Chijioke Ogbu, MD

Nephrology* Age 51
Dr. Chijioke Ogbu, MD
5.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Chijioke Ogbu, MD is a Nephrologist in Corpus Christi, TX.
Dr. Chijioke Ogbu, MD
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Dr. Chijioke Ogbu, MD

Nephrology* Age 51
Corpus Christi, TX
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Chijioke Ogbu, MD is a Nephrologist in Corpus Christi, TX.

About

Dr. Ogbu graduated from A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997 and completed a residency at Interfaith Medical Center.Dr. Chijioke Ogbu, MD is a Nephrologist in Corpus Christi, TX and has 27 years experience. Dr. Ogbu currently practices at Bay Area Kidney Disease Physicians and are affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional. Dr. Ogbu has experience treating conditions like Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Hyperkalemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ogbu received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Ogbu's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ogbu also speaks Spanish. Dr. Ogbu is board certified in Nephrology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyperkalemia
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyperkalemia
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyperkalemia
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypokalemia
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
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Gout
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Hydronephrosis
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Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Limb Swelling
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Osteodystrophy
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Alkalosis
Bartter Syndrome
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Kidney Disease
Kidney Failure
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Artery Stenosis (RAS)
Renal Failure-Like Electrolyte Imbalances
Renal Hypertension
Renal Tubular Acidosis
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Systemic Vasculitis
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Vasculitis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound

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Locations

  1. 1 Bay Area Kidney Disease Physicians
    614 Furman Ave, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (361) 882-9278

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Oct 06, 2022
Dr Ogbu is a laid back easy going with his patients and their families. Explains it clearly and is very intelligent. I would highly recommend him here in Corpus.
Shana Garcia-Rustin — Oct 06, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • A. T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Interfaith Medical Center
    2005
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Interfaith Medical Center
    2007
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    2009
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Chijioke Ogbu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ogbu's profile.

Dr. Ogbu frequently treats the following conditions: Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Hyperkalemia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Chijioke Ogbu, MD is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional.

Yes, Dr. Chijioke Ogbu, MD holds board certification in Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional

    3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX