Dr. Ikenna S. Nzeogu, DO
Family Practitioner
9680 Alexandra Nicole Dr Lorton VA, 22079About
Dr. Ikenna Nzeogu is a family practitioner practicing in Columbus, OH. Dr. Nzeogu specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Nzeogu possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine 0
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Internships
- OhioHealth Doctors Hospital
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Get to know Emergency Physician Dr. Ikenna S. Nzeogu, who serves patients throughout the State of Virginia.
A seasoned emergency physician, Dr. Nzeogu is affiliated with Carilion Clinic, working with patients at Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital and Carilion Giles Community Hospital.
Obtaining his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens in 1996, he went on to further his training by completing his internship and residency in family medicine at OhioHealth Doctors Hospital in 1999.
Following his training, the doctor attained board certification in family medicine and emergency medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, which is an organization that provides board certification to qualified osteopathic physicians who specialize in delivering comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages, genders, and addressing all parts of the body.
Emergency medicine, also known as accident and emergency medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with the care of illnesses or injuries requiring immediate medical attention. An emergency physician works in an emergency department to care for acutely ill or injured patients on an unscheduled basis.
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