Overview
Benedict Nwachukwu is an Orthopedics provider in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Nwachukwu is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Acute Pain, Hypermobile Joints, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 288 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
148 39th St Unit 7, Brooklyn, NY 11232
610 W 58th St, New York, NY 10019
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu by calling their office at 646-885-8250. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu a top-rated expert for Endoscopy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Endoscopy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu specialize in?
While Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Endoscopy, Osteotomy, and Tendinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu has published 288 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endoscopy. You can view a list of Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu accept my insurance?
Dr. Benedict Nwachukwu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 646-885-8250 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Distinguished
- EndoscopyDr. Nwachukwu isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Advanced
- Hip ReplacementDr. Nwachukwu isAdvanced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Knee ReplacementDr. Nwachukwu isAdvanced. Learn about Knee Replacement.
- OsteotomyDr. Nwachukwu isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- TendinitisDr. Nwachukwu isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenotomyDr. Nwachukwu isAdvanced. Learn about Tenotomy.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Nwachukwu isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Acute PainDr. Nwachukwu isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Bone GraftDr. Nwachukwu isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- BursitisDr. Nwachukwu isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Hypermobile JointsDr. Nwachukwu isExperienced. Learn about Hypermobile Joints.
- Spinal FusionDr. Nwachukwu isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
