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Dr. Chukwumere Nwogu, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
5.0 (7)
Map Pin Small Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Chukwumere Nwogu, MD

Dr. Chukwumere Nwogu, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Buffalo, NY. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE and is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center, ECMC Health Campus and Oneida Health Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Nwogu an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Nwogu works at Practice in Buffalo, 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

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    Va of Wny
    3495 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 834-9200

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Buffalo General Medical Center
  • ECMC Health Campus
  • Oneida Health Hospital

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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)

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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Atrial Fibrillation
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Partial Lobectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chylothorax
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Graft vs Host Disease
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Systolic Heart Failure
Testicular Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vulvar Cancer
Acid Reflux Surgery
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Thoracoscopic Drainage of Pleural Cavity With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vagotomy
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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1164403770
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
    Board Certifications
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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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