Experienced in Pleurisy

Dr. Chigozirim Ekeke

Thoracic Surgery
University Of Michigan Medical Center
1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
Ann Arbor, MI 
Offers Telehealth
Experienced in Pleurisy
University Of Michigan Medical Center
1500 E Medical Center Dr, 
Ann Arbor, MI 
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Overview

Chigozirim Ekeke is a Thoracic Surgeon in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Ekeke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pleurisy. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Hiatal Hernia, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Endoscopy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Licenses
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in PA
Hospital Affiliations
University Of Michigan Health System
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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  • PPO
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  • HMO
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  • HMO
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  • HMO
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  • POS
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Locations

University of Michigan Medical Center
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Call: 734-936-5738
Other Locations
Upmc
5200 Centre Ave Ste 715, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Call: 412-623-2025

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.

21 Total Publications

A Precision-Pathway to Preservation - Mastering Left S9,10 Segmentectomy in the Era of Lung-Sparing Surgery.
A Precision-Pathway to Preservation - Mastering Left S9,10 Segmentectomy in the Era of Lung-Sparing Surgery.
Journal: Seminars in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
Published: July 13, 2025
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      • Acquired Tracheomalacia
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      • Advanced Bronchoscopy
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      • ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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      • Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
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