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Dr. Chukwumere Nwogu, MD

General Surgery
5.0 (7)
Map Pin Small Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Chukwumere Nwogu, MD

Dr. Chukwumere Nwogu, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Buffalo, NY. They specialize in General Surgery, has 36 years of experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE. Patients rated Dr. Nwogu an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Nwogu works at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY with other offices in Williamsville, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York 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. Nwogu's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Roswell Park Cancer Institute
    Elm And Carlton St, Buffalo, NY 14263 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 845-2300
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    Roswell Park Cancer Institute
    1 Elm and Carlton St # 99, Buffalo, NY 14203 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 845-2300
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    100 College Pkwy Ste 290, Williamsville, NY 14221 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 845-2300

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    About Dr. Chukwumere Nwogu, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1164403770
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    Education & Certifications

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    • UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
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    Dr. Chukwumere Nwogu, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Nwogu is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Nwogu accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    Dr. Nwogu has seen patients for Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Nwogu on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Nwogu. 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. Nwogu.

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