Summary

Dr. Ahamefula Onyike is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in joint replacement surgery with 27 years of experience treating patients with musculoskeletal conditions. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Howard University Hospital in 2004. Dr. Onyike furthered his expertise through a fellowship in joint replacement surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2005. He is fluent in both English and Igbo.

Dr. Onyike practices at Avante Orthopaedics in Berwyn Heights, Maryland, where he focuses on helping patients with joint pain and arthritis. He treats conditions such as knee pain and osteoarthritis using both surgical and non-surgical approaches. His practice includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy to help patients regain mobility and reduce discomfort. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.8 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 27 years of experience
  • 32 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Igbo
  • Joint Replacement Surgery, fellowship - Virginia Commonwealth University
  • 30 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Avante Orthopaedics

8824 Cunningham DrBerwyn Heights, MD 20740
Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 1:00 pm
SunClosed

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Berwyn Heights , MDCatonsville , MDCatonsville , MDGlenn Dale , MD
Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Med School: University of Ibadan, College of Medicine Nigeria Med School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Pittsburgh, PA. Med School: Doctor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ahamefula Elemuwa Onyike

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Magellan Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • National Vision Administrators
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ahamefula Elemuwa Onyike has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ahamefula Elemuwa Onyike has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Scoliosis
  • Sports Medicine
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Joint Replacement Surgery, fellowship - Virginia Commonwealth University in 2005.

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1999.

University

Graduated from Orthopaedic Surgery - Howard University Hospital in 2004.

NPI Number

Dr. Onyike's NPI number is 1144251331.

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Dr. Ahamefula Elemuwa Onyike speaks English and Igbo.
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