Summary

Dr. Uzoma Nwakuche specializes in hematology and oncology, focusing on blood disorders and cancer care. He earned his medical degree from Western Kentucky University Graduate School and completed his residency at Sound Shore Medical Center in 2008, followed by a fellowship at New York Medical College in 2011. With 24 years of medical experience, Dr. Nwakuche holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He provides care in English.

Dr. Nwakuche practices at WellSpan Medical Oncology & Hematology - Adams Cancer Center in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and maintains hospital privileges at Pikeville Medical Center. His expertise includes treating blood conditions like low platelet counts and anemia, as well as caring for patients with lung cancer. He utilizes diagnostic tools such as complete blood counts and CT scans to evaluate and monitor his patients' conditions. Patients rate Dr. Nwakuche 3.6 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 24 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • New York Medical College
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

WellSpan Medical Oncology & Hematology - Adams Cancer Center

40 V Twin DrGettysburg, PA 17325
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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24 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Gettysburg , PAYork , PAChambersburg , PAChambersburg , PA
Med School: Western Kentucky University (Graduate School) Med School: Government Medical College Kottayam Med School: Faculdade De Medicina De Bahia Universidade Federal Da Bahia (Ufba) Med School: Penn State University School of Nursing (Graduate School)
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Uzoma Nwakuche

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Gateway Health - PPO
  • GEHA
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Uzoma Nwakuche has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Uzoma Nwakuche has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Anemia
  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Multiple Myeloma (Cancer of Plasma Cells)
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders
  • Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

New York Medical College2011

Residency

Sound Shore Medical Center2008

Medical School

Western Kentucky University (Graduate School)Graduated in 2005
University of NigeriaGraduated in 2002

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Dr. Uzoma Nwakuche is affiliated with Pikeville Medical Center.

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