Uzoamaka (. Achufusi
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
3034 Fish Hatchery Rd, 
Fitchburg, WI 

Overview

Uzoamaka (Amaka) Achufusi, MD, is a UW Health nephrologist and an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Achufusi cares for patients with a range of kidney problems, abnormalities, injuries and diseases, including those undergoing dialysis. She specializes in treating patients who have kidney damage due to cancer treatments.While providing expert care is her number one priority, Dr. Achufusi strives to educate her patients about their condition so they are well-informed and can make the best decisions about their health care. Her care philosophy is to involve her patients throughout the entire process and guide them through the risks and benefits of each care option. She listens carefully and asks questions to understand what her patients need and how best to help them.In her free time, Dr. Achufusi enjoys cooking, baking and watching movies.My hope for each patient is that they can go through the course of their kidney disease with the best possible outcome.

Dr. Achufusi is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Renovascular Hypertension, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Dr. Achufusi is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Graduate Institution

University Of Nigeria Enugu Campus, Nigeria

Residency

Elmhurst Hospital Center, Elmhurst

Specialties

Nephrology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in WI

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Nephrology

Hospital Affiliations

Department Of Medicine

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Aspirus Arise Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Aspirus Arise Health Plan
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Dean Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
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Group Health Cooperative
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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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Icare Independent Care Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Quartz
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Quartz Health Plan
  • HMO
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Security Health
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  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • 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

Kidney Clinic Nephrology Clinic
3034 Fish Hatchery Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53713
Other Locations
Fresenius Kidney Care Fitchburg Dialysis Center
3034 Fish Hatchery Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53713
Eastpark Medical Center Kidney Clinic
4621 Eastpark Blvd, Madison, WI 53718

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Achufusi 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Uzoamaka (. Achufusi

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Uzoamaka (. Achufusi by calling their office at 608-270-5656. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Uzoamaka (. Achufusi a top-rated expert for Nephrosclerosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Uzoamaka (. Achufusi is classified as an Advanced expert for Nephrosclerosis, 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. Uzoamaka (. Achufusi specialize in?

While Dr. Uzoamaka (. Achufusi is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Nephrosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Renovascular Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.

Does Dr. Uzoamaka (. Achufusi accept my insurance?

Dr. Uzoamaka (. Achufusi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-270-5656 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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