Dr. Okechukwu A. Iwu, MD | Duluth, MN | Internal Medicine

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Dr. Okechukwu Iwu is an internal medicine physician who graduated from the University of Lagos College of Medicine and completed his residency at SUNY Health Science Center. With over three decades of medical practice, Dr. Iwu brings extensive experience to his specialty of internal medicine. He is fluent in English and has dedicated 31 years to caring for patients.

Dr. Iwu practices at Essentia Health Duluth in Duluth, Minnesota. He treats various conditions including back pain, pregnancy-related back discomfort, and back pain in children and teenagers. His clinical expertise includes performing therapeutic hypothermia procedures and surgical nail removal. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his care.

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4.7

15 Ratings
31 years of experience
6 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Suny Health Science Center
6 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Best doctor st Marys have.

August 23rd, 2021

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Dr. Iwu is, out of all the doctors that have been in my life, my personal favorite. He listens to my concerns, treats me with respect, and has been very good at identifying potential causes for problems. Not many doctors combine outstanding communication skills with a breadth of medical knowledge like this one does.

October 12th, 2019

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Dr. Iwu is a prince of a doctor. His knowledge, personality and bedside manner are exemplary. Can we clone this man? He's a breath of fresh air.

July 9th, 2018

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Dr Iwu is my primary physician. I cannot say enough positive things about him. Truly he is everything anyone could ask for from their Dr. He listens, he's very knowledgeable, always thorough, responds very quickly, refers for tests and specialists, and overall I really think he cares about his patients health and well-being. Humble. Sincere. Humorous. A wonderful person and practitioner. I feel lucky to have found him.

March 18th, 2016

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I have been seeing Dr. Iwu for several years. He has been the best primary care doctor that I have every had. He REALLY Listens to me, doesn't judge me and refers me out to specialists when necessary. He communicates via email over MyHealth and gives advice. I would recommend him to everyone!

July 15th, 2015

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This physician is a wonderful human and a great practioner.

January 31st, 2013

Dr. Okechukwu Anele N Iwu

400 E 3rd StDuluth, MN 55805

Tel: (218) 786-3337


Dr. Okechukwu Anele N Iwu, MD	Dr. Michelle Xiao Song, MD	Dr. Sanjay Shriniwas Deshpande, MD	Dr. Natalia De Albuquerque De Albuquerque Rocha, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Cardiovascular Disease	Cardiovascular Disease
	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (15 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4.4 (13 Ratings)	4.6 (9 Ratings)
31 Years of Experience	6 Years of Experience	44 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Mandarin, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese
Duluth , MN	Denver , CO	Mequon , WI	Duluth , MN
Med School: University Of Lagos College Of Medicine	Med School: UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine	Med School: Seth G S Medical College	Med School: Universidade Federal Do Ceara (Ufc) Faculdade De Medicina
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicaid
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UCare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Internal Medicine

Check-up
Heartburn
Immunization
Physical
Vaccination
Weight Loss

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Minnesota, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Suny Health Science Center

Medical School

University Of Lagos College Of MedicineGraduated in 1995

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(2)
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Cardiovascular Disease
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What languages does Dr. Okechukwu Iwu speak?: Dr. Okechukwu Iwu speaks English.
Is Dr. Okechukwu Iwu accepting new patients?: Dr. Okechukwu Iwu has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Okechukwu Iwu accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Okechukwu Iwu accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Okechukwu Iwu affiliated with?: Dr. Okechukwu Iwu is affiliated with Essentia Health Duluth.
Where is Dr. Okechukwu Iwu's office located?: Dr. Okechukwu Iwu's office is located at 400 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN, 55805.

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