Dr. C. Obi Onyewu, MD
Pain Management Specialist | Interventional Pain Medicine
100 Biddle Ave Suite 101 Newark DE, 19702About
Dr. Chukwuma Onyewu practices Pain Medicine in Newark, DE. Pain medicine is concerned with the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients experiencing pain. Pain medicine physicians use a broad-based approach to treat all pain disorders, ranging from pain as a symptom of disease to pain as the primary disease. Dr. Onyewu serves as a consultant to other physicians but is often the principal treating physician, providing care at various levels; such as treating the patient directly, prescribing medication, prescribing rehabilitative services, performing pain relieving procedures, counseling patients and families, directing a multidisciplinary team, coordinating care with other healthcare providers, and providing consultative services.
Education and Training
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University medical degree 0
Board Certification
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR)
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- The Becker Spine Review’s Top 150 Pain Specialists to Know Year
- Vitals Patient Choice and Compassionate Doctor awards Year
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (FAAPMR)
Fellowships
- Mid-Atlantic Pain Institute pain medicine
Dr. C. Obi Onyewu, MD's Practice location
LANHAM, MD 20706Get Direction
Dr. C. Obi Onyewu, MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Onyewu
Media Releases
Get to know Pain Management Specialist Dr. C. Obi Onyewu, who serves patients throughout the State of Maryland.
Dr. Onyewu, as known to his patients as Dr. Obi, is a fellowship-trained and double board-certified pain management specialist. He is the Medical Director of the CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center, LLC, operating out of the offices in Olney, Rosedale, Lanham, and Pikesville, Maryland.
The physical medicine specialists at CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center, LLC offer a comprehensive array of solutions for men and women who suffer from almost every type of pain condition, whether it’s musculoskeletal, neuropathic, chronic or acute. Each of the doctors at the clinic has specialized training in pain management and uses a multidisciplinary approach to improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of men and women in Maryland the Washington, D.C. area.
Dedicated to eliminating acute and chronic pain disorders with minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Obi helps his patients with complex pain concerns return to their regular activities.
With more than two decades of experience, he individualizes each patient’s treatment according to their diagnosis, health history, and unique needs. He provides thorough, powerful, and conscientious care to restore both physical health and emotional and mental well-being.
After receiving his medical degree from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, Dr. Onyewu completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. He followed that with a pain medicine fellowship at the Mid-Atlantic Pain Institute in Delaware.
In pursuit of clinical excellence, the doctor is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) & in pain medicine by the American Board of Pain Medicine (ABPM).
Holding fellowship status, Dr. Obi is a Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (FAAPMR).
Pain management is a branch of medicine employing an interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those living with chronic pain. A pain management specialist is a doctor who specializes in pain medicine, focusing on the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of pain.
Successful in his field, Dr. Obi is a perennial nominee and winner of top doctor awards, including The Becker Spine Review’s Top 150 Pain Specialists to Know and Vitals Patient Choice and Compassionate Doctor awards.
Recommended Articles
- A333 Pill
A333 PillIt is a white and capsule-shaped pill. It has been identified as acetaminophen/oxycodone 325mg/10 mg. It is used for the treatment of chronic pain. This drug is supplied by Actavis Elizabeth.It is a member of the drug class narcotic analgesic combination. During pregnancy, its risk cannot...
- Aleve vs. Ibuprofen
OverviewAleve and ibuprofen are both nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that have similar effects, but with important differences as well. Ibuprofen is an NSAID that is available under many brand names. The most common brands of ibuprofen are Advil and Motrin. Aleve, on the other hand,...
- What is IP 204 Pill : Side Effects and Usage
IntroductionThe IP 204 pill is white in color and oval or elliptical in shape with an imprint of "IP 204". It has been identified as acetaminophen and oxycodone hydrochloride in the strength of 325 mg of acetaminophen and 10 mg of oxycodone. This pill is supplied by Amneal Pharmaceuticals.The size...
- What Is Hyperalgesia?
Introduction Can you imagine having a small bruise but feel like someone has hit you with a sledgehammer? If you can imagine the scenario or may have even felt it at some point in your life, then you must know what it's like to have hyperalgesia.Hyperalgesia is a medical term, which means that the...
- What Is Shingles?
What are shingles?Shingles is a painful rash in the skin caused by the chicken pox virus, varicella-zoster. This skin condition usually appears in the form of a band, strip, or a small area in the body. Shingles is sometimes referred to as herpes zoster. ...
- U15 Pill
IntroductionThe U15 pill is a white-colored capsule-shaped pill with an imprint of "U15". It is known to contain the active ingredients acetaminophen in the strength of 325 mg and oxycodone hydrochloride in the strength of 5 mg.This medicine is manufactured by the company Aurolife Pharma LLC. It is...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jie Zhu MD100 Biddle Ave Newark DE 19702
- Tyler Yerkes PA-C2600 GLASGOW AVE STE 200 NEWARK DE 19702
- Dr. Frank John Falco MD100 Biddle Ave Newark DE 19702