Dr. Ikechi C. Nnawuchi, MD

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Get to know Psychiatrist, Dr. Ikechi C. Nnawuchi, who serves patients in Washington, DC

Dr. Nnawuchi is a seasoned psychiatrist practicing at MBI Health Services LLC in Washington, DC, where he serves as Medical Director. Furthermore, he is a psychiatrist with Chevy Chase Psychiatry (2008 – Present), and  Sibley Memorial Hospital in NW Washington, DC (2005 – Present).

“Dr. Nnawuchi is experienced in the assessment, diagnosis, psychodynamic formulation, developmental analysis, and individual psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological treatment of Axis I disorders, personality disorders, and organic brain impairment in adult and adolescent patients”, states the official website of MBI Health Services LLC. Dr. Nnawuchi is also considered an expert in providing comprehensive independent psychiatric evaluation and disposition of insured disability claims, as well as comprehensive assessment of occupational functional competence/disability.

Dr. Nnawuchi received his medical degree in 1991 at the New Medical School at the University of Jos in Nigeria. After relocating to the United States, he completed a residency in pediatrics at Howard University College of Medicine ( 1998 – 2001), followed by a residency in psychiatry at the University of Maryland through the Sheppard Pratt Residency Program (2001 – 2004).

Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behaviour, cognition, and perceptions.

Dr. Nnawuchi was voted a 2009 Top Therapist in the Washingtonian Magazine. He was also featured in Fox 5 – DC’s  I Love My Hair’ Sends Positive Message, 2010, Balloon Boy Family Charges Expected, 2009, and The Debate About Antidepressants, 2008. 

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