Overview
Tochukwu Onyekwelu is a General Surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallstones. Dr. Onyekwelu is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Specialties
Licenses
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
9313 Medical Plaza Dr, Suite 204, Charleston, SC 29406
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.
David Adams is a General Surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Adams is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastroparesis, Pancreatectomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation. Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.
Tri-County Surgical Specialists LLC
Jeffrey Lafond is a General Surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Lafond is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Lafond is currently accepting new patients.
University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
Prabhakar Baliga is a General Surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Baliga is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Polycystic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Obesity, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Baliga is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tochukwu J. Onyekwelu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tochukwu J. Onyekwelu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tochukwu J. Onyekwelu by calling their office at 843-797-5151. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tochukwu J. Onyekwelu a top-rated expert for Ogilvie Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tochukwu J. Onyekwelu is classified as an Experienced expert for Ogilvie Syndrome, 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. Tochukwu J. Onyekwelu specialize in?
While Dr. Tochukwu J. Onyekwelu is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Choledocholithiasis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Tochukwu J. Onyekwelu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tochukwu J. Onyekwelu has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ogilvie Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Tochukwu J. Onyekwelu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tochukwu J. Onyekwelu accept my insurance?
Dr. Tochukwu J. Onyekwelu accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-797-5151 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
- Experienced
- CholecystitisDr. Onyekwelu isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Onyekwelu isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Onyekwelu isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Onyekwelu isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Onyekwelu isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Onyekwelu isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.