Summary

Dr. Uchechukwu Megwalu specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery with additional expertise in orthopedic surgery. They earned their medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and also hold a Master of Public Health degree. With two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Megwalu brings extensive knowledge to their dual specialties.

Dr. Megwalu practices in Palo Alto, California, where they focus on treating various forms of hearing loss, including sensorineural hearing loss and hearing impairment in children. They perform endoscopic sinus surgery to address complex nasal and sinus conditions. Additionally, Dr. Megwalu conducts pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures to help diagnose and treat patients effectively.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 20 years of experience
  • 55 insurance plans accepted
  • Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
  • 3 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Uchechukwu Megwalu

801 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304

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20 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, Spanish, English, French
Palo Alto , CAPalo Alto , CAPalo Alto , CARedwood City , CA
Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine Med School: HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Uchechukwu Megwalu

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Aspire Health Plan
  • Aspire Health Plan - Medicare
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net - Medicare
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicare
  • Hometown Health
  • Hometown Health - Medicare
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Stanford Health Care Advantage
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Valley Health Plan - HMO
  • Valley Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Uchechukwu Megwalu has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Uchechukwu Megwalu has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Chronic Sinusitis
  • Deviated Septum
  • Facial Trauma
  • General Orthopedics
  • Hearing Loss
  • Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery
  • Polyps
  • Smell Disorders
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Tumors

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

Uchechukwu Megwalu holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine in 2006.

NPI Number

Uchechukwu Megwalu's NPI number is 1730370941.

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