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Dr. Emeka Acholonu, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
5.0 (143)
Map Pin Small Haddon Heights, NJ
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Emeka Acholonu, MD

Dr. Emeka Acholonu, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Haddon Heights, NJ. They graduated from University Nigeria Fac Med-Enugu|University of Nigeria|University of Nigeria / College of Medicine and is affiliated with Virtua Marlton Hospital and Virtua Mount Holly Hospital. Dr. Acholonu, completed a residency at Howard University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Acholonu an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Acholonu works at Virtua Surgical Group in Haddon Heights, NJ with other offices in Sewell, NJ and Voorhees, NJ. They frequently treat conditions like Obesity along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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.

Dr. Acholonu's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Virtua Surgical Group
    120 White Horse Pike Ste 103, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (856) 283-2215
  2. 2
    Virtua Surgical Group
    338 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd, Sewell, NJ 08080 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (856) 283-2215
  3. 3
    Virtual Surgical Group
    200 Bowman Dr Ste 355, Voorhees, NJ 08043 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (856) 283-2215

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Obesity
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
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Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
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Colectomy
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Duodenal Polypectomy
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Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Gallbladder Removal
Gastric Banding
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
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Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
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Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
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Tracheal Surgery
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Wedge Resection Colon
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
    • Amerihealth
    • Anthem
    • AvMed
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Commercial Insurance Company
    • CoreSource
    • Coventry Health Care
    • EmblemHealth
    • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • First Health
    • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
    • Healthfirst
    • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
    • Humana
    • Keystone Health Plan East
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • MultiPlan
    • MVP Health Care
    • Oxford Health Plans
    • PA Insurance Services
    • QualCare
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    About Dr. Emeka Acholonu, MD

    Specialties*
    • Bariatric Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1598944076
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cleveland Clinic Florida
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Howard University Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University Nigeria Fac Med-Enugu|University of Nigeria|University of Nigeria / College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Virtua Marlton Hospital
    • Virtua Mount Holly Hospital

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

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

    Dr. Acholonu has seen patients for Obesity, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Acholonu on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    143 patients have reviewed Dr. Acholonu. 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. Acholonu.

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