Overview
Chikwendu Nwosu is a Physiatrist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Gold Canyon, Arizona. Dr. Nwosu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromyalgia. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST). Dr. Nwosu is currently accepting new patients.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
6820 S Kings Ranch Rd, Suite 130, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
2919 S Ellsworth Rd, Suite 139, Mesa, AZ 85212
NovaSpine Pain Institute
Clifford Baker, MD, is an ACGME board-certified interventional spine and pain management specialist at NovaSpine Pain Institute in Sun City West, Arizona. While skilled in all aspects of pain management, Dr. Baker has a passion for the latest advances in interventional spine treatments, including radiofrequency ablation, kyphoplasty, and spinal cord stimulators.In addition to his work at NovaSpine Pain Institute, Dr. Baker continues to provide health services to underserved communities through his work with the Commitment to Underserved People Program (CUP). He also spends his time and uses his expertise in pain management to support those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease through the Alzheimer’s Association of Tucson.Dr. Baker completed his undergraduate studies in microbiology at the University of Arizona in Tucson and was awarded a NASA space grant to study the effects of microgravity on the immune system. He later earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona and went to Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda, California, to finish his internship and residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation. While there, Dr. Baker received the Internal Medicine Resident of the Year award for his work ethic and commitment to compassionate care and served as chief resident. He also completed an interventional spine and pain management fellowship and extensively trained in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal disorders and other chronic pain conditions. Dr. Baker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromyalgia. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, Bursitis, and Pudendal Neuralgia.
Scottsdale Rheumatology Center
Dr. Rizwan graduated from Hamdard University in Karachi, Pakistan in 2003 with honors. He completed his internship and residency in Maryland, at University of Maryland Prince George's Hospital Center and then completed Rheumatology fellowship at St. Louis University School of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology. Dr. Rizwan has since won multiple awards for his dedication and care and is known for his compassion and keen ability to answer patient questions in depth. He comprehensively evaluates patients and listens to each of their concerns throughout their treatment processes. To achieve the best possible outcomes, he offers multifaceted treatment plans, including appropriate prescription medications to help alleviate patients’ discomfort. Dr. Rizwan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromyalgia. His top areas of expertise are Fibromyalgia, Lupus Nephritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Psoriasis.
Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center
Nicholas Elkins is a Pain Medicine specialist and a Physiatrist in Globe, Arizona. Dr. Elkins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fibromyalgia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Elkins is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- BursitisDr. Nwosu isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Chronic PainDr. Nwosu isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Nwosu isAdvanced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Nwosu isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Axillary Nerve DysfunctionDr. Nwosu isExperienced. Learn about Axillary Nerve Dysfunction.
- Baker CystDr. Nwosu isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- BoilsDr. Nwosu isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Nwosu isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Nwosu isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.

