Chinwendu Ezeoru, FNP, NP
Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
DC
At a glance
4.29 stars (21 reviews)
86% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 34 insurances
AARP, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at Affect Optimum Behavioral Health
Speaks English
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Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Popular visit reasons
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Adjustment Disorder
Agitation
Annual Physical
Illness
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychotherapy
Sleep Problems
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Adjustment Disorder
Agitation
Annual Physical
More about Chinwendu Ezeoru, FNP, NP
Ms. Chinwendu Ezeoru is a considerate and devoted family nurse practitioner and adult psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She pursued her master's degree in family nursing from Coppin State University and received her post-master's certificate in psychiatric and mental health nursing from Drexel University.
Ms. Ezeoru provides dedicated service and cares for patients at the Affect Optimum Behavioral Health in Washington, DC. She manages a wide range of patient concerns, including schizophrenia, alcoholism, dissociative disorder, and autism. She also conducts various therapy and counseling sessions related to mental development, psychoanalysis, anger, and stress management.
Ms. Ezeoru believes in maintaining a healthy balance between the mind and body. She helps her patients achieve this by healthy lifestyle changes and therapeutic options. Creating an environment that promotes patients to discuss their conditions openly, providing enough knowledge, and tailoring treatment plans are her prime qualities.
Education & experience
Education
Coppin State University, Master's in Family Nursing
Drexel University, Post-Master's Certificate in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
Practice
Affect Optimum Behavioral Health
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Female
NPI number
#1073060430
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.29
Wait time
4.36
Bedside manner
4.55
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If you're looking for a real psychiatrist to actually better your mental health, stay away. Here is a very, very detailed review of my experience from pre to post appointment.
Pre-Appointment:
1. Different email - The emails from the office appeared to be from an Ngozi Okudoh, which is not the name listed. Very, very confusing.
2. Mistyping my information - I submitted required information, but when I tried to log into the patient portal, I was unable to do so. I emailed her, and it was still not sorted out come my appointment time. When my appointment was supposed to "start," she discovered she had mistyped my birthday into the system, causing the error. I then had to take 15 minutes to fill out all the paperwork, which obviously left her no room to read prior to our meeting. This is essential, but I hoped for the best.
Appointment itself:
1. Late - Roughly 15-20 minutes late with the paperwork delay, which was annoying, but ok.
2. Victim blaming/lack of empathy - I proceeded to explain why I was coming back to revisit medication. First of all, she completely downplayed a recent traumatic experience saying that I "learned my lesson" from the experience (read: victim blaming/general lack of empathy). This was infuriating, and I felt invalidated.
3. Answering phone in middle of appointment, possible HIPAA violation - She answered the phone twice in the middle of our appointment, and she did not even mute herself. The first time was very quick "call you back," but the second one I sat there in silence watching her break HIPAA policy (should have recorded but was so confused I didn't think to) as she discussed scheduling an appointment with another patient. I informed her that I expect her to be present for my appointment and to not take calls.
4. Asked the same questions on the form, but over the phone so it was very confusing and a real waste of time.
5. Didn't respect my time - As the appointment end time grew closer, I informed her of the hard stop at the scheduled time. She then asked "and where do you have to be?" in a condescending voice. I told her that I actually work during the day, too, and that I carved out an hour for her.
6. Prescribing benzos (highly addicting) unnecessarily - The kicker, though, is that she prescribed me benzos. After one appointment?? I am aware of my anxiety, but in no way, shape, or form do I experience anxiety attacks to the point that those highly addictive drugs would be required. I never filled the prescription, and I cancelled my next appointment.
The only positive: I explained to her medication that had worked in the past, and she decided to prescribe a low dose of the same again. This was helpful, but also a primary purpose of my visit was to discuss other options as my mental health has shifted over the years. The low dose of this medication has helped in recent weeks.
Post-appointment/cancellation of next appointment:
On the day that would've been my next appointment, I received a call from her. I never want to speak to her again in my life, but I followed up via email to ensure that she had received the cancellation notice. She said yes, but that she wanted to check in. I appreciated the due diligence slightly, but I politely told her that I didn't think we were a good match.
Proceed with caution/not at all.
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What practice does Chinwendu Ezeoru work with?
Chinwendu Ezeoru works with Affect Optimum Behavioral Health.
What are common reasons for patients to see Chinwendu Ezeoru?
Chinwendu Ezeoru frequently sees patients for Annual Physical, Illness, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Chinwendu Ezeoru on their profile.
What languages does Chinwendu Ezeoru speak?
Chinwendu Ezeoru speaks English.
How do patients rate Chinwendu Ezeoru in reviews?
21 patients have reviewed Chinwendu Ezeoru. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.29/5. They have a 4.55/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.36/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.