Summary

Dr. Chima Akunne practices podiatric medicine and surgery at Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Akunne, both medically and surgically, manages all ailments of the lower extremity for the pediatric, adult and geriatric populous.

Dr. Akunne particularly specializes in sports medicine of the foot and ankle, as well as complex reconstruction of chronic foot and ankle deformities.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 14 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • New York Methodist Hospital
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

16777 Medical Center DrBaton Rouge, LA 70816

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14 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English, Vietnamese
Baton Rouge , LABaton Rouge , LABaton Rouge , LABaton Rouge , LA
Med School: Temple University College of Podiatric Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Chima P Akunne

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - EPO
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Peoples Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Chima P Akunne has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Chima P Akunne has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Athlete's Foot
  • Bunion
  • Callus
  • Foot Pain
  • Hammer Toe
  • Neuroma
  • Plantar Fasciitis

Certifications, License, & Education

14 Years Experience

Chima P Akunne holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Doctor Of Podiatric Medicine with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New York Methodist Hospital in 2015.

Medical School

Graduated from Temple University College of Podiatric Medicine in 2012.

NPI Number

Chima P Akunne's NPI number is 1376809889.

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Where is Chima Akunne's office located?
Chima Akunne's office is located at 16777 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA, 70816.
Which hospitals is Chima Akunne affiliated with?
Chima Akunne is affiliated with Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue Campus.

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