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Summary
Dr. Chukwuma Umunakwe is an internal medicine physician with specialized expertise in hospital medicine and emergency medicine. He earned his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine and has been practicing for 17 years. His comprehensive training allows him to provide care across multiple medical settings, from routine internal medicine consultations to urgent hospital-based treatments.
Dr. Umunakwe is affiliated with several respected healthcare institutions, including WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital, Adventist Healthcare Rehabilitation, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital. He practices at locations in McLean, Virginia, Washington, DC, and Rockville, Maryland. His clinical focus includes managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies, and treating pediatric hypertension. He regularly performs diagnostic blood work including chemistry panels and kidney function tests to monitor patient health.
Dr. Umunakwe is affiliated with several respected healthcare institutions, including WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital, Adventist Healthcare Rehabilitation, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital. He practices at locations in McLean, Virginia, Washington, DC, and Rockville, Maryland. His clinical focus includes managing high blood pressure conditions, including hypertensive emergencies, and treating pediatric hypertension. He regularly performs diagnostic blood work including chemistry panels and kidney function tests to monitor patient health.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 17 years of experience
- Howard University College Of Medicine
- 3 specialties
- 5 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Chukwuma Chukwumerij Umunakwe has 3 locationsTysons Corner Medical Center
8008 Westpark DrMcLean, VA 22102 Tel: (703) 287-6400
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center
700 2nd St NEWashington, DC 20002 Tel: (202) 346-3000
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center
9901 Medical Center DrRockville, MD 20850 Tel: (240) 826-6000
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| Dr. Chukwuma Chukwumerij Umunakwe, MD | Dr. Mandana Shafai, MD | Dr. Christopher J. Duke, MD | Zachary Phillips |
| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 17 Years of Experience | 34 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| McLean , VA | Fairfax , VA | Washington , DC | Bethesda , MD |
| Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine | Med School: Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine | Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Chukwuma Chukwumerij Umunakwe
Medical Specialties
Dr. Chukwuma Chukwumerij Umunakwe has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Chukwuma Chukwumerij Umunakwe has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
17 Years Experience
Dr. Chukwuma Chukwumerij Umunakwe holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Virginia, Maryland, and District Of Columbia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026, an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2027, and an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 2010 and HOWARD UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE in 2009.
NPI Number
Dr. Umunakwe's NPI number is 1013276815.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Chukwuma Umunakwe affiliated with?
- Dr. Chukwuma Umunakwe is affiliated with Wvu Medicine Uniontown Hospital, ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital.
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