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Dr. Chukwumere Nwogu, MD

General Surgery* Age 58
Dr. Chukwumere Nwogu, MD
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Dr. Chukwumere Nwogu, MD

General Surgery* Age 58
Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Chukwumere Nwogu, MD is a General Surgeon in Buffalo, NY.

About

Dr. Nwogu graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE. Dr. Chukwumere Nwogu, MD is a General Surgeon in Buffalo, NY and has 37 years experience. Dr. Nwogu currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center, ECMC Health Campus and Oneida Health. Dr. Nwogu has experience treating conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nwogu received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Nwogu's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nwogu is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Atrial Fibrillation
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Interstitial Lung Disease
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Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
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Barrett's Esophagus
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Boerhaave's Syndrome
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Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
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Hypertensive Heart without Failure
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mitral Valve Disease
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Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleura Cancer
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Pneumonitis
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Rib Fracture
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Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Systolic Heart Failure
Testicular Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vulvar Cancer
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopic Biopsy Bronchus Robotic Assist
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
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Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
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Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
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Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Thoracoscopic Drainage of Pleural Cavity With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vagotomy
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Locations

  1. 1 VA of WNY
    3495 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215
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Oct 22, 2021
I've seen many, many practitioners over the years, Dr. Nwogu is above all else in all categories for sure !
KV — Oct 22, 2021
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Chukwumere Nwogu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nwogu's profile.

Dr. Nwogu frequently treats the following conditions: Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Chukwumere Nwogu, MD is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center, ECMC Health Campus and Oneida Health.

Yes, Dr. Chukwumere Nwogu, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Buffalo General Medical Center

    100 High St, Buffalo, NY

  • ECMC Health Campus

    462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY

  • Oneida Health

    321 Genesee St, Oneida, NY