Overview
Chima Nwankwo is an Orthopedics provider in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Nwankwo is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis and Hip Replacement. Dr. Nwankwo is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
515 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
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. Chima Nwankwo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chima Nwankwo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Chima Nwankwo by calling their office at 347-354-3142. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Chima Nwankwo a top-rated expert for Hip Replacement?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chima Nwankwo is classified as an Advanced expert for Hip Replacement, 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. Chima Nwankwo specialize in?
While Dr. Chima Nwankwo is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Hip Replacement, Infectious Arthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Chima Nwankwo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Chima Nwankwo has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hip Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Chima Nwankwo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Chima Nwankwo accept my insurance?
Dr. Chima Nwankwo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 347-354-3142 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
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- Hip ReplacementDr. Nwankwo isAdvanced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Experienced
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Nwankwo isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
