TOP DOCTOR

Dr. Obinwanne Fidelis Ugwonali, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

18 Years of Experience

3.0

★★★★★

(2)

Accepting patients

Overview

After graduating from Phillips Academy Andover, Dr. Ugwonali obtained a B.AS. in economics and biology from Stanford University in 1994 and earned his M.D. at the Yale University School of Medicine in 1999. At Yale, Dr. Ugwonali won first place for his M.D. thesis on multiple births in Nigeria and Brazil. Upon completion of his degree, he was awarded a 1-year research fellowship at Columbia University's Orthopedic Research Laboratory. For his research on thumb arthritis, he was awarded first place in an orthopedic research and education foundation conference. He then pursued his orthopedic residency training at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he published several articles in the Journal of Hand Surgery, Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and other peer reviewed journals. Dr. Ugwonali was also recognized for obtaining the department's highest orthopedic in-training examination scores for two years in a row. He completed subspecialty fellowship training in hand, shoulder, elbow, and microvascular surgery at Harvard School of Medicine’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital Boston. At Harvard, Dr. Ugwonali served as an attending staff member at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Veterans Affairs Hospital, and Massachusetts General Hospital. He is credentialed with Emory University School of Medicine as an assistant clinical professor of orthopedics. He is currently on staff at Northside Hospital, Piedmont Hospital, and Children’s Hospital in Atlanta. Dr. Ugwonali is fluent in Igbo.

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Medical Specialties and Areas of Expertise

Orthopedic Surgeon

Education & Training

Medical Degree - Yale University School of Medicine

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Languages

IGBO

Insurances

Office Experience

60% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

Attentiveness

100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

Diagnosis

60% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition

Patients give Dr. Obinwanne Ugwonali a Good overall experience rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Dr. Ugwonali has been rated and reviewed by 2 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Ugwonali, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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