Ugochukwu O. Egolum
Expertise in
12
conditions

Dr. Ugochukwu O. Egolum

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Georgia Heart Institute
1404 River Place, Suite 501, 
Braselton, GA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
12
conditions
Georgia Heart Institute
1404 River Place, Suite 501, 
Braselton, GA 

Overview

Ugochukwu Egolum is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist practicing medicine in Braselton, Georgia.

Dr. Egolum is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

Dr. Egolum is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology - 2018 and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease - 2016. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Egolum is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in GA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology - 2018
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease - 2016

Fellowships

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, 2017
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, 2016

Hospital Affiliations

Ngmc Barrow, LLC
Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham
Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin
Union General Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

Georgia Heart Institute
1404 River Place, Suite 501, Braselton, GA 30517

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 Clinical Trials

RELIEVE-HF TRIAL: REducing Lung congestIon Symptoms Using the v-wavE Shunt in adVancEd Heart Failure
RELIEVE-HF TRIAL: REducing Lung congestIon Symptoms Using the v-wavE Shunt in adVancEd Heart Failure
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Care Optimization Through Patient and Hospital Engagement Clinical Trial for Heart Failure (CONNECT-HF)
Care Optimization Through Patient and Hospital Engagement Clinical Trial for Heart Failure (CONNECT-HF)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 25, 2021
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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29 Total Publications

Electronic Health Record-Based Best Practice Advisory Improves Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy in Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction: A Quality Improvement Study.
Electronic Health Record-Based Best Practice Advisory Improves Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy in Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction: A Quality Improvement Study.
Journal: American journal of medical quality : the official journal of the American College of Medical Quality
Published: July 24, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ugochukwu O. Egolum

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ugochukwu O. Egolum?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ugochukwu O. Egolum by calling their office at 770-848-7160. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ugochukwu O. Egolum a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ugochukwu O. Egolum is classified as an Elite expert for Heart Failure, 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. Ugochukwu O. Egolum specialize in?

While Dr. Ugochukwu O. Egolum is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.

Does Dr. Ugochukwu O. Egolum participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ugochukwu O. Egolum has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Ugochukwu O. Egolum's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ugochukwu O. Egolum accept my insurance?

Dr. Ugochukwu O. Egolum accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 770-848-7160 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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