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Dr. Chima Akunne, DPM

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery
4.4 (8)
Map Pin Small Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Chima Akunne, DPM

Dr. Chima Akunne, DPM is a Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA. They graduated from Temple University College of Podiatric Medicine - Philadelphia, PA and is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge.

Dr. Akunne works at Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal in Baton Rouge, LA with other offices in Prairieville, LA, Milford, PA, Sparta, NJ, Monroe, NY and Middletown, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Plantar Fasciitis, Ankle Sprains and Strains and Hammer Toe along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Akunne's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Ochsner Health Center - O'Neal
    16777 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 744-1111
  2. 2
    Ochsner Medical Complex-the Grove Lab
    10310 The Grove Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70836 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 761-5200
    Monday
    7:00am - 3:00pm
    Tuesday
    7:00am - 3:00pm
    Wednesday
    7:00am - 3:00pm
    Thursday
    7:00am - 3:00pm
    Friday
    7:00am - 3:00pm
  3. 3
    Ochsner Health Center - Prairieville
    16220 Airline Hwy, Prairieville, LA 70769 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 744-1111
    Monday
    8:00am - 4:00pm
    Tuesday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Wednesday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Thursday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Friday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
  4. 4
    New York Methodist Hospital
    518 Route 209, Milford, PA 18337 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 409-0123
  5. 5
    Sparta Health & Wellness
    89 Sparta Ave Ste 205, Sparta, NJ 07871 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 729-2707
  6. 6
    138 Stage Rd, Monroe, NY 10950 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (845) 783-4835
  7. 7
    10 E Main St, Middletown, NY 10940 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (845) 343-6050

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Ochsner Medical Center
  • Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

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    Nov 13, 2022
    Really professional and courteous
    Arlen Brown — Nov 13, 2022
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    About Dr. Chima Akunne, DPM

    Specialties
    • Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1376809889
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital - Brooklyn, NY
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Temple University College of Podiatric Medicine - Philadelphia, PA
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Chima Akunne, DPM is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Akunne is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Akunne has an average wait time of 10 – 15 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Akunne has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Akunne has seen patients for Plantar Fasciitis, Ankle Sprains and Strains and Hammer Toe, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Akunne on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Akunne. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Akunne.

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