Summary

Dr. Chinemerem Ugorji specializes in internal medicine, providing comprehensive care for adult patients with a wide range of health conditions. She earned her medical degree from the University of Benin Medical School and completed her internship at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in 2011, followed by her residency at Morehouse School of Medicine in 2014. With 21 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Ugorji brings extensive knowledge to her practice. She communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Ugorji practices at Saint Dominics Hospital and serves patients in New Orleans, Louisiana. She has particular expertise in managing high blood pressure conditions, including emergency situations involving severely elevated blood pressure. Her practice also includes caring for children with hypertension. Dr. Ugorji routinely performs blood work to monitor patient health, including comprehensive blood panels and kidney function tests that help guide treatment decisions.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 21 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Morehouse School of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Chinemerem Ugorji

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
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21 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
New Orleans , LASHREVEPORT , LANew Orleans , LANew Orleans , LA
Med School: University of Benin-Medical School Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport Med School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Chinemerem Ugorji

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - HMO
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Choice Arizona
  • Humana
  • Humana - PPO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Memorial Hermann
  • Mercy Care
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Peoples Health
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UniCare - Medicaid
  • UniCare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Chinemerem Ugorji has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Chinemerem Ugorji has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

Chinemerem Ugorji holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and West Virginia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky that expired in 2026, an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2025, an expired medical license in the state of Mississippi that expired in 2026, an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2027, and an expired medical license in the state of West Virginia that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Morehouse School of Medicine in 2014.

Internship

Completed their internship at University of Nevada School of Medicine in 2011.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Benin-Medical School in 2005.

NPI Number

Chinemerem Ugorji's NPI number is 1316261910.

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Which hospitals is Chinemerem Ugorji affiliated with?
Chinemerem Ugorji is affiliated with Saint Dominics Hospital.
What languages does Chinemerem Ugorji speak?
Chinemerem Ugorji speaks English.

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