Dr. Chinemerem Ugorji

Internal Medicine | Hospital Medicine
Ochsner Health
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
New Orleans, LA 
On Staff At

Ochsner Health
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
New Orleans, LA 
OverviewInsuranceLocationsSimilar Doctors

Overview

Chinemerem Ugorji is a Hospital Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Liver Failure, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Specialties
Internal Medicine
Hospital Medicine
Licenses
Internal Medicine in LA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
UOFL HEALTH - JEWISH HOSPITAL And Mary & Elizabeth Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
The Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
View 14 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
Other Locations
Ochsner Baptist - A Campus Of Ochsner Medical Center
2700 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
Similar Doctors
Expertise in
6
conditions
Dr. Steven B. Deitelzweig
Hospital Medicine
Expertise in
6
conditions
Dr. Steven B. Deitelzweig
Hospital Medicine

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
New Orleans, LA 
 (308.6 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances

Dr. Deitelzweig earned his medical degree from State University of New York at Stony Brook and completed his internship and residency at Cornell University Medical College and Northshore University Hospital. He completed fellowships in hepatology and vascular medicine at Ochsner and holds an Executive Masters in Health Care Administration from the University of New Orleans. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and has been honored as one of the 'Best Doctors in America' in 2006. Dr. Deitelzweig is board certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He is a Clinical Associate Professor at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Deitelzweig serves as the Vice President of Medical Affairs for the Ochsner Health and Chairman of the Dept of Hospital Medicine. He has been on staff at Ochsner since 1993. Dr. Deitelzweig is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Low Sodium Level, Stroke, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Hip Replacement.

Expertise in
1
conditions
Dr. Moira L. Ogden
Hospital Medicine
Expertise in
1
conditions
Dr. Moira L. Ogden
Hospital Medicine

Ochsner Health Center - Baptist McFarland Medical Plaza

4429 Clara St., 
New Orleans, LA 
 (311.0 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances

Moira Ogden is a Hospital Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ogden is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top area of expertise is Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

Expertise in
2
conditions
Dr. Samiullah Arshad
Hospital Medicine
Expertise in
2
conditions
Dr. Samiullah Arshad
Hospital Medicine

Ochsner Medical Center - West Bank Campus

2500 Belle Chasse Hwy, 
Gretna, LA 
 (315.4 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances

Samiullah Arshad is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Gretna, Louisiana. Dr. Arshad is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), Sepsis, Pericarditis, and Endocarditis.

VIEW MORE Internists

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

Find Dr. Ugorji's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
        • Experienced
        • Bone Marrow Aspiration
          Dr. Ugorji is
          Experienced
          . Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
          See more Bone Marrow Aspiration experts
        • Endoscopy
          Dr. Ugorji is
          Experienced
          . Learn about Endoscopy.
          See more Endoscopy experts
        • Gastrostomy
          Dr. Ugorji is
          Experienced
          . Learn about Gastrostomy.
          See more Gastrostomy experts
        • Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
          Dr. Ugorji is
          Experienced
          . Learn about Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).
          See more Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) experts
        • Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)
          Dr. Ugorji is
          Experienced
          . Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
          See more Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST) experts
        • Liver Failure
          Dr. Ugorji is
          Experienced
          . Learn about Liver Failure.
          See more Liver Failure experts
        View All 8 Experienced Conditions
        Want to save this doctor for later?
        Sign Up
        Is this your doctor?
        Find A Second Opinion
        Not sure about your diagnosis?
        Check Your Symptoms
         
         
         
         
        Learn about our expert tiers
        Learn More
        Are you the provider on this profile?
        Claim Profile
        1. Homepage
        2. Internists New Orleans, LA
        3. Dr. Chinemerem Ugorji
        For Patients
        • Our Story
        • How MediFind Works
        • Conditions A-Z
        • Doctor Directory
        • Symptoms Directory
        • Procedures Directory
        • Treatment Directory
        • Drug Directory
        • Infusion Center Finder
        • FAQ
        • Contact Us
        For Providers and Practices
        • Claim Your Profile
        • Newsroom
        Business Solutions
        • Provider
        • Network Solutions
        Additional Resources
        • Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy
        • Privacy Policy
        • Terms of Use
        • Advertising Policy
        • Content Policy
        Subscribe to our newsletter

        Sign up to stay informed about MediFind and get wellness sent your way.

        Close

          By subscribing, I agree to MediFind's Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.

          Bullet PinMediFind
          Follow us on
          This information is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice. You should work with a licensed professional to diagnose and treat health conditions. We let the data speak for itself, MediFind does not endorse any healthcare providers.
          © 2026 All Rights Reserved

          Request an Appointment

          If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.

          MediFind will contact the provider for your appointment request. You’ll receive status updates by email. Your provider or MediFind will reach out to you directly by phone or email to schedule your appointment or request additional information.

          Patient Details

          This information is for the patient who will be seen at the appointment.

            Close

            Returning patient? Use your address on file with the provider.

            Insurance Details

            Please provide information of the primary insurance holder as the practice may require this information to schedule.

            Insurance Provider *
            Insurance ProviderClose

            Appointments Details

            Let’s get more information about your appointment.

                    0 / 1000
                    0 / 1000
                    By pressing the Submit button you are agreeing to MediFind’s Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy, as applicable.