Nneka U. Chukwu
New Ulm Medical Center
1324 5th Street North, 
New Ulm, MN 

Overview

Practice philosophy:My practice philosophy is rooted in compassion, equity, empathy, and empowerment. In rheumatology, where complex conditions affect patients’ lives in profound ways, my goal is to deliver compassionate care while empowering each patient as a partner in their health journey and supporting both well-being and quality of life.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, Vasculitis, and Osteoporosis.

Dr. Chukwu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine,2023 and Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Chukwu is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Rheumatology

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine,2023
Internal Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

New Ulm Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
HealthPartners
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Primewest Health System
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
South Country Health Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

New Ulm Medical Center
1324 5th Street North, New Ulm, MN 56073

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Chukwu has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Scleroderma
Vasculitis
Osteoporosis
Myositis

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.


2 Total Publications

A programmatic approach to osteoporosis treatment: insight from a 20-year longitudinal study.
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Referral may be required

Hutchinson Health Clinic

3 Century Ave SE, 
Hutchinson, MN 
 (39.7 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Elizabeth Miller is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Dr. Miller is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Dr. Miller is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine-Rheumatology. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nneka U. Chukwu

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nneka U. Chukwu?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Nneka U. Chukwu by calling their office at 507-217-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Nneka U. Chukwu a top-rated expert for Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nneka U. Chukwu is classified as an Experienced expert for Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), 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. Nneka U. Chukwu specialize in?

While Dr. Nneka U. Chukwu is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, and Vasculitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.

Does Dr. Nneka U. Chukwu participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Nneka U. Chukwu has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). You can view a list of Dr. Nneka U. Chukwu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Nneka U. Chukwu accept my insurance?

Dr. Nneka U. Chukwu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 507-217-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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