Summary

Dr. Igwe Ukoha is a board-certified internal medicine physician who specializes in nephrology, bringing 47 years of dedicated experience to kidney care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Ibadan College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Charles R Drew University. His extensive experience spans nearly five decades of treating patients with complex kidney conditions.

Dr. Ukoha practices at multiple locations throughout Los Angeles, including California Hospital Medical Center and Cedars Sinai Medical Center in West Hollywood. He focuses on treating chronic kidney disease and advanced kidney conditions that require specialized care. His expertise includes performing dialysis procedures and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis for patients with kidney failure. Patients consistently rate him highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 out of 5 for his compassionate and thorough approach to nephrology care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 47 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • Charles R Drew University
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Igwe Ukoha has 3 locations

California Hospital Medical Center

1401 S Grand AveLos Angeles, CA 90015

Cedars Sinai Medical Center

8700 Beverly BlvdWest Hollywood, CA 90048

Fresenius Kidney Care Mid Wilshire

1422 W 11th StLos Angeles, CA 90015
Mon4:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tue4:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed4:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thu4:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri4:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sat4:00 am - 6:00 pm
SunClosed

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47 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, French, Bambara
Los Angeles , CALyons , COTigard , ORKaty , TX
Med School: University Of Ibadan College Of Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Igwe Ukoha

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Bright Health
  • CenCal Health
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Igwe Ukoha has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Igwe Ukoha has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Nephrology
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Charles R Drew University

Medical School

University Of Ibadan College Of MedicineGraduated in 1979

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Dr. Igwe Ukoha is affiliated with California Hospital Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Igwe Ukoha's office located?
Dr. Igwe Ukoha's office is located at 1401 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90015.
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