Summary

Dr. Ogundu Ngwu specializes in cardiovascular disease with 36 years of experience treating heart and blood vessel conditions. She earned her medical degree from the University of Ibadan College of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Connecticut in Farmington. Dr. Ngwu pursued advanced fellowship training in cardiology at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center affiliated with Tufts University, followed by specialized training in clinical cardiac electrophysiology at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Ngwu practices at Kaiser Permanente Gaithersburg Medical Center in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and maintains affiliations with Suburban Hospital and Holy Cross Hospital. Her expertise includes managing high blood pressure in both adult and pediatric patients, as well as treating hypertensive emergencies that require immediate medical attention. She performs diagnostic procedures such as electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythm, chest X-rays, and chest fluoroscopy to evaluate heart and lung function. Patients have given Dr. Ngwu an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in her cardiovascular care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 36 years of experience
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center, Boston MA
  • 1 specialty
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

KAISER PERMANENTE GAITHERSBURG MEDICAL CENTER

655 Watkins Mill RdGaithersburg, MD 20879
Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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36 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks Spanish, French, English Speaks English Speaks English
Gaithersburg , MDWashington , DCFairfax , VAClinton , MD
Med School: Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen Faculty of Medicine Med School: Baylor College of Medicine Med School: University of Maryland-Baltimore Med School: New York Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ogundu O Ngwu

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Geisinger Health Plan - HMO
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Ogundu O Ngwu has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Ogundu O Ngwu has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Cardiac Ultrasound
  • Chest Pain
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  • Exercise Stress Test
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Nuclear Stress Test
  • Palpitations
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Ogundu O Ngwu holds an active medical license in the states of Virginia and Maryland. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine in 2003 and board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Virginia that expires in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center, Boston MA, St. Elizabeth's Hosp of Boston, Boston MA, Beth Isreal/ Deaconess Hospitals, St. Elizabeths Hosp. Med. Ctr - Youngstown, Electrophysiology, Harvard Medical School/BIDMC, Boston, MA USA in 2001, and Cardiology, St Elizabeth's Medical Center/Tuft's University, Boston, MA USA in 1999.

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, Internal Medicine, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, MA, Internal Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, St Elizabeth`s Medical Center, Boston, MA, Cardiology, General or Cardiovascular Dis., University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington CT, Beth Israel Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, St Elizabeth'S Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Hartford Hosp, Internal Medicine, and Beth Israel/Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, Other.

Medical School

Graduated from Eberhard Karls University Tuebingen Faculty of Medicine, University of Ibadan / College of Medicine in 1990, and University of Ibadan, Coll of Med, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria in 1990.

NPI Number

Ogundu O Ngwu's NPI number is 1376517003.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Ogundu Ngwu affiliated with?
Ogundu Ngwu is affiliated with Suburban Hospital and Holy Cross Hospital.
Does Ogundu Ngwu accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Ogundu Ngwu accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Ogundu Ngwu's office located?
Ogundu Ngwu's office is located at 655 Watkins Mill Rd, Gaithersburg, MD, 20879.
Does Ogundu Ngwu accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Ogundu Ngwu has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Ogundu Ngwu speak?
Ogundu Ngwu speaks English.

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