Dr. Obioma C. Iro-Nwokeukwu M.D.., Pain Management Specialist
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Dr. Obioma C. Iro-Nwokeukwu M.D..

Anesthesiologist

6613 Chew Avenue Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 19119
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Dr. Obioma Iro-Nwokeukwu is an anesthesiologist practicing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Iro-Nwokeukwu ensures the safety of patients who are about to undergo surgery. Anestesiologists specialize in general anesthesia, which will (put the patient to sleep), sedation, which will calm the patient or make him or her unaware of the situation, and regional anesthesia, which just numbs a specific part of the body. As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Iro-Nwokeukwu also might help manage pain after an operation.

Education and Training

Nebraska

Creighton University School of Medicine; Omaha

Creighton University School of Medicine 1995

Board Certification

Anesthesiology

Pain Management

AnesthesiologyAmerican Board of AnesthesiologyABA- Pain Medicine

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 29 years of experience

Fellowships

  • Mount Sinai Hospital, 2001

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Respect and Empathy

Hobbies / Sports

  • Exercise, Tennis, Walking

Dr. Obioma C. Iro-Nwokeukwu M.D..'s Practice location

6613 Chew Avenue -
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19119
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6613 CHEW AVE -
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19119
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New patients: 215-848-1166
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