Dr. Chika Ndukwe, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, NY

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.10

Average wait time

4.22

Bedside manner

4.19

“Such a wonderful, stellar provider!! Listened to all my concerns, was very comforting, and wanted to get to the root of the issues - highly recommend!”

Laura L.June 16, 2023Video visit

“Highly recommend Ndukwe! We spoke for a long session and she truly was invested in optimizing my care.”

Initials hiddenMay 22, 2023Video visit

About Dr. Chika Ndukwe

Focus areas

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Psychiatry Consultation

Medication Review

Prescription / Refill

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Chika Ndukwe

***Note: Please only request an appointment if you have (i) valid, acceptable insurance information & (ii) current mailing that you have entered into the appointment request. Cancellation policy.*** Chika Ndukwe DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP (c) has a Doctorate in Nursing Practice and is a dual certified nurse practitioner. She attained her bachelor's degree from the University of Houston in Public Health, then went on and completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southwestern Adventist University. After working as a Registered Nurse for a few years, she decided to attain an advanced degree in nursing. She completed her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Loyola University. She started her career as a nurse practitioner in neuropsychiatry. In neuropsychiatry, she learned how to diagnose and manage various complex neurological and psychiatric conditions in the adult and geriatric population. She grew to love psychiatry and decided to return to school and complete her post-doctorate as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner from Texas Tech University. Dr. Chika Ndukwe continued to expand her knowledge and delved into integrative pediatrics. While working in integrative pediatrics, she became knowledgeable about medicine's holistic sector, also known as; integrative medicine or functional medicine. This specialized form of psychiatric medicine takes a deeper look into the underlying cause of diseases, takes more consideration into the whole person, and attempts to facilitate the body's innate healing response. Although she is versed in the traditional treatment methods, she also has a specialized set of knowledge about alternative forms of psychiatric treatment for individuals with a holistic approach. Dr. Chika Ndukwe has experience with the pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. She understands the barriers to accessing quality mental health care and understands the need for quality care that is easily accessible. Dr. Chika Ndukwe is excited to join Southend Psychiatry telemedicine platform to increase access to care and deliver quality mental health services. In her free time, you can find her with her family (husband, two young daughters, and a set of boy/girl twins ), at church, watching movies, and being outdoors. She also enjoys exercising, specifically cross-fit, using the Peloton, and having a night out with her girlfriends.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Mental Illness

Mood Swings

Prescription / Refill

Psychiatry Consultation

Psychosomatic Medicine Specialist Consultation

Addiction Follow Up

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Mental Illness

Education and background

Practice names

SouthEnd Psychiatry

Board certifications

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board
American Nurses Credentialing Center

Education and training

Loyola University New Orleans, Doctorate in Family Nursing
University of Houston (Bachelor's)
Southwestern Adventist University (Bachelor's)
Texas Tech University, Post-Master's Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

NPI number

1164972584

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.10

Wait time

4.22

Bedside manner

4.19

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I absolutely love Dr. Ndukwe, she listened to me. Asked me a lot of questions, she definitely made me feel comfortable!

May 17, 2022Jasmine M.Verified patientVideo visit

This provider was absolutely wonderful. Such expertise and professionalism; I’m confident that I’m in good hands!

March 8, 2022Crystal V.Verified patientVideo visit

Highly recommend Ndukwe! We spoke for a long session and she truly was invested in optimizing my care.

May 22, 2023Initials hiddenVideo visit

Dr Chika was amazing. She is warm, knowledgeable and compassionate. Thank you for listening. ??

October 4, 2021Jesenia M.Verified patientVideo visit

I would recommend to friends and family very nice experience!

March 17, 2022Mitchell R.Verified patientVideo visit

Overall great experience. Felt real progress was being made

October 14, 2021Irving M.Verified patientVideo visit

Read the reviews. I experienced the same. My appointment cancelled and I rebooked. Don’t see the Dr. just an onboarding. Told I would get a call to schedule next day and I don’t get a call I went on and booked the follow up myself. Got a message I was cancelled again. Looked on ZocDoc my time was still available on there.

November 30, 2025Chris H.Verified patientVideo visit

Even though I had a confirmation of my appointment, I didn't see this provider as I received a text message stating this provider was not accepting new patients. Then, I kept receiving text messages and emails reminding me of my appointment with her which never occurred.

August 19, 2025Initials hiddenVideo visit

The doctor didn't turn up bcoz SouthEnd Psychiatry clinic told me (when I called them for the meeting link 20 min before that) that Zocdoc doesn't sync with their calendar and after further investigation, informed me that Dr. Ndukwe hasn't been working with them for a while now. That was the same case even in January when I first booked her. They cancelled without intimation even at that time. The point being they didn't even send me a cancellation notification despite sending a confirmation email from their clinic email ID (not Zocdoc's confirmation email), until I called them to get the meeting link. I don't think the problem is with the psychiatrist but with the clinic not updating Zocdoc and their own portal about their psychiatrists' live availability. It's been a harrowing experience every time trying to book a slot for any psychiatrist with the clinic.

April 27, 2025Initials hiddenVideo visit

Never sent the link for my appointment. I was never seen by anyone and never heard from the doctor’s office. I called several times and no one ever picked up.

December 21, 2024Pilar G.Verified patientVideo visit

Appt cancelled due to provider emergency

July 17, 2024Initials hiddenVideo visit

She was in attentive. Talked way too much then left for a half hour because her top kept opening. Overall got nothing accomplished at the end.

November 30, 2023Sherell H.Verified patientVideo visit

I had an appointment to which I waited over 45 minutes before I was seen. The doctor was very distracted. There was a lot of background noise and she was even playing music and singing in the background. You can tell someone kept walking into her room to get her attention. It was extremely unprofessional. Although she asked me a lot of relevant questions (some of which she repeated and many of which were already answered in a questionnaire I submitted). Even when she told me she takes a different approach from medicine as a start, and me telling her I have tried to avoid medication for my symptoms, she still ended up trying to recommend me medicine. She told me someone from her office would reach out regarding the rx and a follow up with a therapist from their team. I didn’t hear from them and when I followed up they said they would leave her a message and I never heard from anyone again

June 18, 2023Karina J.Verified patientVideo visit

Such a wonderful, stellar provider!! Listened to all my concerns, was very comforting, and wanted to get to the root of the issues - highly recommend!

June 16, 2023Laura L.Verified patientVideo visit

She’s very effective and efficient. She definitely knows her craft. But she seems to be overwhelmed, unorganized, spread thin and has a lot going on.

June 13, 2023Initials hiddenVideo visit

Terrible service. Cannot reach anyone to help. Providers at SouthEnd aren’t interested in helping. They treat like a criminal. They lost my evaluation form and now I can’t receive service because of that.

April 6, 2023Khalid H.Verified patientVideo visit

Dr. Chika created such a comfortable and safe environment even through a video call. She has a very gentle approach and stays level headed in stressful situations. She is the most trustworthy and thoughtful physician that you’ll see for sure. Her attention to detail is astounding and the personal touch that she added to our session was is unmatched.

March 30, 2023Hillary R.Verified patientVideo visit

Was knowledgeable and accurate. Suggested both traditional and holistic combinations of treatment. Very helpful and supportive.

March 21, 2023Initials hiddenVideo visit

She is very knowledgeable and because she’s also been a nurse, her approach is very all encompassing, so she wants to treat your body while treating your mental health. I feel comfortable with her especially because she’s a black woman closer to my age, so i feel like im actually listened to in a way i dont have to explain which is great. The office does everything through email and text which i love because as a person with ADHD it’s extremely hard for me to make phone calls. I highly recommend her and southend psych.

December 8, 2022Fallon F.Verified patientVideo visit

My initial visit went really well. It truly seems like the doctor has my best interests in mind. She listened and I felt comfortable the entire time. She was very thorough and I didn’t feel rushed. In addition to medication, she also gave me advice on how diet can effect your mental health and suggested that I also see a therapist. I’m glad that she took all these things into consideration. Great virtual visit. I felt optimistic afterwards.

May 12, 2022Initials hiddenVideo visit

This doctor was awesome she was non judgemental , a good listener , patient , understanding , made me feel safe like she was easy to talk to plus we had a good convo. And in the Convo I mentioned how a guy I liked didn't text me back and I said I wish he would text me. THAT WAS THE FIRST TIME I ACTUALLY SAID IT OUTLOUD. 2 HOURS LATER HE TEXT ME AFTER 8 DAYS OF GHOSTING !!!!!!!! MANIFESTION IS REAL I THANK THIS DOCTOR SOOOOOO JUCU SUE HELPED SO MUCH AND THIS IS JUST OUR FIRST SESSION IM HIGHLY PLEASED ??????????????????????

May 12, 2022Crystal L.Verified patientVideo visit

She is wonderful and I am so glad to have found a great psychiatrist!!! Very caring and a great listener and I feel she can really help me. Thank you so much!!

March 10, 2022Jessica J.Verified patientVideo visit

D. Ndukwe was really knowledgable and invested in my treatment. She was very thorough in going through my medical history to come up with the most effective treatment plan and I felt like she gave me the space I needed to tell her why I came to her in the first place. I immediately felt like I was in good hands and am looking forward to our follow-up appointment.

January 20, 2022Varvara I.Verified patientVideo visit

My appointment was interrupted by my bad WiFi

January 3, 2022Regina C.Verified patientVideo visit

Dr was AWESOME! SO EASY TO TALK TO AND UNDERSTANDING. FINALLY FOUND A GREAT DOCTOR FOR MENTAL HEALTH. THANK YOU SOO MUCH!

December 7, 2021Katerina M.Verified patientVideo visit

Had an appt with Dr. Ndukwe on 9/30/2021. Got prescribed medication but my pharmacy needed to clarify something about the script. However, they couldn't get in touch with the office. On 10/18 I emailed the office directly because the pharmacy was unsuccessful reaching them the entire time. I received a response stating they will contact the pharmacy and also call me. Someone did call me and told me I would have my prescription tomorrow. 10/25 I emailed again and told them how extremely unprofessional and concerning this whole ordeal was and didn't even receive a response. Today is 11/15 and I never got my medication and never received any type of follow up or apology. I was left to find another psychiatrist after being given the run around for medication I truly need. God forbid something happened to me because of all of this. Stay away if you need proper care.

November 16, 2021Ashley V.Verified patientVideo visit

Provider was 30 minutes late, asked me a lot of questions without providing explanations for my feelings and was quick to prescribe medication.

November 11, 2021Ciara P.Verified patientVideo visit

First it was a zoom meeting, so I wasn't in her office. That said I'm a runner, it took nearly a year for me to open up to my therapist, she has so much patience, I was really struggling to get out what I had to and eventually I was able to get stuff out. Yes, I recommend her, 100%, and now I understand how people could do things I struggled with for a number of reasons.

November 3, 2021Florence S.Verified patientVideo visit

I definitely was feeling very anxious before going into the appointment but she calmed my nerves and just let me speak which I definitely needed. Letting me know different course of actions that she would like to see me take which I'm not fond of but she's there to help not be my friend. So overall I would say I have some things that I need to consider.

More than 1 year agoDavid T.Verified patientVideo visit

Great team, A+++