Dr. Onome Whiteru, MD

Dr. Onome Whiteru is a rheumatologist with two decades of experience treating conditions that affect the joints, muscles, and immune system. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed her residency through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Whiteru speaks English and brings specialized expertise in managing complex autoimmune and musculoskeletal disorders.

Dr. Whiteru practices in Houston, Texas, and maintains an affiliation with Texas Heart Institute. She treats patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, a chronic autoimmune condition that can affect multiple organ systems. Her practice also focuses on back pain management, including specialized care for women experiencing back pain during pregnancy. Dr. Whiteru performs diagnostic procedures such as pulmonary function testing to assess lung health and utilizes spinal and extremity X-rays to evaluate bone and joint conditions.