Summary

Dr. Ikemefula Ekekwe is a board-certified physician specializing in pulmonology, sleep medicine, and critical care medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nigeria Faculty of Medicine and brings 28 years of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Ekekwe is fluent in English.

Dr. Ekekwe is affiliated with Piedmont Fayette Hospital and practices in Columbia, Maryland. He focuses on treating sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea, including sleep disorders in children. His expertise includes performing at-home sleep studies and pulmonary function testing to help diagnose breathing and sleep-related conditions. Patients have rated Dr. Ekekwe 3.8 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • 3.8
  • 28 years of experience
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Nigeria Faculty Of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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PulmonologyPulmonologyCritical Care MedicineNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients
3.8 
4.2 
28 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi
Columbia , MDNewark , DEBaltimore , MDGlen Burnie , MD
Med School: University Of Nigeria Faculty Of Medicine Med School: King Edward Medical University Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ikemefula Emmanuel Ekekwe

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clear Spring Health
  • Clover Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • GEHA
  • Georgia Health Advantage
  • Health Plan of Nevada
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - PPO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Sonder Health Plans
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ikemefula Emmanuel Ekekwe has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ikemefula Emmanuel Ekekwe has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Nigeria Faculty Of MedicineGraduated in 1998

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Ikemefula Ekekwe accept my insurance?
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What languages does Dr. Ikemefula Ekekwe speak?
Dr. Ikemefula Ekekwe speaks English.
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Where is Dr. Ikemefula Ekekwe's office located?
Dr. Ikemefula Ekekwe's office is located at 5755 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD, 21044.

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