Nzuekoh Nchinda MD MPH

Physician

1959 NE Pacific StBox 356410Seattle, WA 98195

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Summary

Dr. Nzuekoh Nchinda, based in Seattle, WA, is a specialist in General Surgery currently undergoing her residency at the University of Washington from 2020 to 2027. She is also pursuing a Master of Public Health in Health Systems and Health Policy at the same institution. Dr. Nchinda received her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 2020 and holds an A.B. in Chemistry from Harvard University. Her research contributions include multiple publications on pediatric surgery topics, such as congenital diaphragmatic hernia and adrenocortical carcinoma. Dr. Nchinda has been recognized with honors such as induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society in 2020 and has served on the Student Admissions Committee at the University of Chicago.

Education & Training

University of WashingtonResidency, Surgery, 2020 - 2027
University of WashingtonMPH, Health Systems and Health Policy, 2023 - 2025
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 2020
Harvard UniversityA.B., Chemistry, 2010 - 2014

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Certifications & Licensure

WA State Medical License 2022 - 2026

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Gold Humanism Honor Society 2020
Student Admissions Committee The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 2019-2020
Student Scholar Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence, 2017-2020

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Trends in Pediatric Opioid Ingestion and Associated Factors in Washington State, 2014-2023.
Nzuekoh N Nchinda, James Leonard, Alex Sirotzki, Molly Firth, Paul A Fishman
Public Health Reports. 2026-06-10
Evaluation of swallow function in patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
Nzuekoh N Nchinda, Eustina G Kwon, Carrie Foster, Mihai Puia-Dumitrescu, Jimiane L Ashe
Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2026-04-01
Lessons in patient-centered care and perioperative practices for children with neurodivergent conditions.
Nzuekoh Nchinda, Krystalanne Pacheco Cabral, Chantal Frigon, Judy Colton, Marion Henry
Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2026-03-01

Authored Content

When Do We Stand by Our Expertise, and When Do We Let a Patient Choose?July 2021
Improving Residency Because We Love It, Not Hate ItMay 2021
I Can Affect Social Change as a Surgeon, TooApril 2021