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Dr. Chima Nwankwo, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Chima Nwankwo, MD

Dr. Chima Nwankwo, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Brooklyn, NY. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 11 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from University of California at San Francisco and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Nwankwo an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Nwankwo works at Center for Community Health at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Humerus Fracture, Broken Arm and Hip Fracture along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Nwankwo's Office Locations

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    Center for Community Health at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
    515 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 760-7357

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Humerus Fracture
Broken Arm
Hip Fracture
Shoulder Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Fibular Fracture
Joint Pain
Knee Fracture
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Patellar Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Wrist Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles Tendon Contracture
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Impingement
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Broken Neck
Bunion
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Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chondromalacia
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Foot And Ankle Osteophyte
Foot Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Genu Valgum
Genu Varum
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Heel Spur
Herniated Disc
Hip Dislocation
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Epicondylitis
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteopenia
Patellar Chondromalacia
Patellar Tendonitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pinched Nerve in Back
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Runner's Knee
Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Osteophyte
Spinal Stenosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthrocentesis
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Patellar Tendon Repair
Peripheral Nerve Block
Quadriceps Tendon Repair
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Total Hip Replacement
Wound Repair
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    • Cigna
    • First Health
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    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 11 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1356772479
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of California at San Francisco
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
    • NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

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

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    Dr. Nwankwo works at Center for Community Health at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. View the full address on Dr. Nwankwo’s profile.

    Dr. Nwankwo has seen patients for Humerus Fracture, Broken Arm and Hip Fracture, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Nwankwo on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    1 patients have reviewed Dr. Nwankwo. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nwankwo.

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