Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
3831 Hughes Ave, 
Culver City, CA 

Overview

Osita Onugha is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Culver City, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 19 years.

Dr. Onugha is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Onugha is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

UCLA David Geffen School Of Medicine , 2007, 2007

Residency

Stanford University Hospital and Clinics , General Surgery , 2008 - 2014

Specialties

General Surgery
Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in MI

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

UCLA Medical Center , Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery , 2014 - 2016

Hospital Affiliations

Saint John's Health Center
Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations

West Coast Thoracic Surgery
3831 Hughes Ave, Culver City, CA 90232
Other Locations
Saint John's Physicians Partners
4201 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503
Saint John's Health Clininc
2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
West Coast Thoracic Surgery
510 N Prospect Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

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. Osita I. Onugha

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Osita I. Onugha?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Osita I. Onugha by calling their office at 424-452-6068. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Osita I. Onugha a top-rated expert for Lung Nodules?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Osita I. Onugha is classified as an Advanced expert for Lung Nodules, 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. Osita I. Onugha specialize in?

While Dr. Osita I. Onugha is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Osita I. Onugha participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Osita I. Onugha has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Nodules. You can view a list of Dr. Osita I. Onugha's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Osita I. Onugha accept my insurance?

Dr. Osita I. Onugha accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 424-452-6068 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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