Uchechukwu M. Obih
Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
Experienced in Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
515 Minor Avenue, Suite 300, 
Seattle, WA 

Overview

Rheumatologic diseases are a complex group of illnesses that can manifest in different ways and can potentially be debilitating to those they affect. Dr. Obih believes that thoroughness, insightfulness, and compassion are essential in not only making and treating a clinical diagnosis but in understanding the patient living with the diagnosis. Her patients are the center of her care, and are an integral part in her providing the best, up to date, individualized treatment plans. Outside of work, Dr. Obih enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Obih is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Her top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polyarteritis Nodosa, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

Graduate Institution
Louisiana State University , 2011
Residency
Carolinas Medical Center , 2014
Specialties
Rheumatology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
University of Washington School of Medicine , 2016
Hospital Affiliations
Swedish Issaquah
Harrison Medical Center
Swedish Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Swedish Rheumatology - Seattle
515 Minor Avenue, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98104
Other Locations
Swedish Specialty Care - Bellevue
1200 112th Avenue Northeast, Suite B250, Bellevue, WA 98004
Swedish First Hill
747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Obih has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Ankylosing Spondylitis
Scleroderma
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
Vasculitis
Gout
Dermatomyositis

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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