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Dr. Chiedozie Nwagwu, MD

Neurosurgery*
4.7 (36)
Map Pin Small Mission Viejo, CA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Chiedozie Nwagwu, MD

Dr. Chiedozie Nwagwu, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Mission Viejo, CA. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from City University of New York School of Medicine and is affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. Patients rated Dr. Nwagwu an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Nwagwu works at Practice in Mission Viejo, CA with other offices in West Harrison, NY and Poughkeepsie, NY. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Nwagwu's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Neurological Surgery Medical Associates Inc.
    26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 561, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 364-1060
    Monday
    09:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:30 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Vikas Rao MD Inc.
    26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 541, Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (949) 388-7190
  3. 3
    New York Brain & Spine Surgery PC
    4 Westchester Park Dr, West Harrison, NY 10604 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (914) 996-6759
  4. 4
    Health Quest Medical Practice PC
    21 Reade Pl Ste 3100, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (914) 288-0045

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  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center
  • Vassar Brothers Medical Center
  • Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

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Stereotaxis
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    About Dr. Chiedozie Nwagwu, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1669552808
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • City University of New York School of Medicine
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    • Neurosurgery
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