
Chukwuemeka Obiora MD
Endocrine, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreas, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, Prisma Health/University of South Carolina Columbia
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2 Medical Park RdSte 300Columbia, SC 29203
Phone+1 803-434-8800
Fax+1 803-929-0492
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Summary
- Dr. Chukwuemeka Obiora, MD is a highly experienced and lauded Surgical Oncologist based in Columbia, SC with subspecialties in Endocrine, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreas, and Surgical Oncology (other than breast). He completed his medical education in 2008 at Wayne State University School of Medicine, and further continued his surgical expertise with a fellowship at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, and residency and internship at St Luke's University Hospital and Temple University Hospital respectively. He previously served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, his surgical experience ranges from gastroesophageal surgery, hepatobiliary surgery and treatment for complex abdominal surgeries. He has numerous publications in acclaimed medical journals with significant citations. Dr. Obiora has been recognized with awards including the I AM INCREDIBLE Provider Hero Award from the Sentara Medical Group, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Education & Training
- Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 2013 - 2015
- St Luke's University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2009 - 2013
- Temple University HospitalInternship, Surgery, 2008 - 2009
- Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 2008
Certifications & Licensure
- GA State Medical License 2022 - 2027
- SC State Medical License 2025 - 2027
- NC State Medical License 2018 - 2022
- VA State Medical License 2015 - 2020
- PA State Medical License 2008 - 2013
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
- American Board of Surgery Complex General Surgical Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- I AM INCREDIBLE Provider Hero Award Sentara Medical Group, 2016
- Project BRAVO Award for Excellence in Outstanding Patient Care 2011-2012
- Department of Surgery Award for Best Scholastic Performance and Highest Score American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination, 2009-2010
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsCombined modality therapy including cytoreductive surgery and heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy for synchronous low volume peritoneal carcinomatosis from adenocarcin...Richard A. Hoefer, Chukwuemeka Obiora, Basem Azab, Elizabeth A. Harden, John F. Kessler
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports. 2021-05-29 - Closed Loop Bowel Obstruction From a Loose Staple After Laparoscopic Appendectomy.Alexander M. Smith, Ariel C. O’Neil, Chukwuemeka Obiora, William W. Hope
The American Surgeon. 2020-12-22 - 25 citationsRoutine Admission to Intensive Care Unit After Cytoreductive Surgery and Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy: Not Always a Requirement.Harveshp Mogal, Edward A. Levine, Nora F. Fino, Chukwuemeka Obiora, Perry Shen
Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2016-05-01
Press Mentions
- 7 Oncologists on the MoveMay 20th, 2022
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Fellow
- Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA)Member
- Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)Member
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