Dr. Chinedu O. Nwasike, MD

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Providing Exceptional Spine Care to the Las Vegas Community

Dr. Nwasike, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a passion for treating spine conditions, brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the Nevada Orthopedic & Spine Center team, seeing patients at their offices in Las Vegas and Henderson.

With a focus on degenerative spine disorders, scoliosis, spine tumors, and disc herniation, he utilizes a comprehensive approach to patient care, incorporating both non-operative and operative modalities. His surgical skills encompass minimally invasive spine surgery, disc replacement, and robotic spine surgery with computerized navigation. Additionally, he has a keen interest in revision surgery and endoscopic spine procedures, offering patients a wide range of treatment options.

A distinguished academic achiever, Dr. Nwasike obtained his undergraduate degree from Columbia University, School of Engineering in New York City, New York, before earning his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic surgical residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident. He further honed his skills through fellowship training at the renowned Twin Cities Spine Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, receiving comprehensive training in all facets of spine care.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, he now proudly calls Las Vegas his home. Outside of his medical practice, he enjoys exploring new destinations through travel, staying active with weight-lifting and golfing, hitting the slopes for snowboarding adventures, and cherishing moments with his beloved dog.

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