Dr. Fiemu Nwariaku, MD
Surgeon
1801 Inwood Rd, 7th Fl, Ste 100, Dallas, TX 75390
At a glance
5.00 stars (5 reviews)
100% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 24 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at UT Southwestern Medical Center
Affiliated with Zale Lipshy Pavilion – William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital
and William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital
Office location
UT Southwestern Multidisciplinary Surgery Clinic
1801 Inwood Rd, 7th Fl, Ste 100, Dallas, TX, 75390
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
Other popular visit reasons
Adrenal Cancer
Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma
Adrenal Gland Tumors
Goiter
Graves' Disease
Laparoscopic Surgery Consultation
Surgery Consultation
Thyroid Surgery
Adrenal Cancer
Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma
Adrenal Gland Tumors
Goiter
More about Dr. Fiemu Nwariaku, MD
Ohwofiemu Nwariaku, M.D., FACS, is a Professor of Surgery in the Division of General Surgery at UT Southwestern. He holds the Malcolm O. Perry, M.D., Professorship in Surgery. As an endocrine surgeon, Dr. Nwariaku treats diseases and disorders of the pancreas and thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands with minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures.
Dr. Nwariaku earned his medical degree and early training in Nigeria before coming to UT Southwestern for his surgical residency and a research fellowship. He has been on the faculty at UT Southwestern since 1998.His research focuses on neuroendocrine tumors and on developing new drugs for medullary thyroid cancer based on his team’s discovery of a particular protein that causes medullary thyroid cancer cells to grow. Dr. Nwariaku is also Associate Dean of UT Southwestern’s Office for Global Health, which was established in 2010 to direct and develop training and research initiatives with partners around the world.
“I’ve always been interested in building capacity in developing countries,” he says. “We want to teach their health professionals what we know about diseases, injury prevention, and health systems, for example, to bring them up to modern standards and help reduce death and disability.” Among his many leadership positions at UT Southwestern and in the medical and research fields, Dr. Nwariaku is a member of the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center and a subcommittee reviewer for the National Cancer Institute. He also serves on the advisory board of the African Journal of Medicine & Medical Sciences and as an external review panelist for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. As a highly skilled surgeon and accomplished researcher, Dr. Nwariaku is at the forefront of breakthroughs in his field.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - University of Ibadan College of Medicine, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Residency in General Surgery
Baptist Medical Center, Residency in Surgery
Practice
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Affiliation
Zale Lipshy Pavilion – William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital
William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital
Professional memberships
Society of University Surgeons
Association for Academic Surgery
American College of Surgeons
American Association of Endocrine Surgeons
American Association for Cancer Research
Awards and publications
Educational Scholarship Award 1995, Society of Critical Care Medicine
Academic Excellence Award 1996, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Resident Teaching Award 1998, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Inframanubrial parathyroid glands in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism: alternatives to sternotomy
Nwariaku FE, Snyder WH III, Burkey SH, Watumull L, Mathews D World Journal of Surgery April 2005 29(4) 491-4
Subcellular Targeting of Oxidants during Endothelial Migration
Wu RF, Xu YC, Ma Z, Nwariaku FE, Sarosi GA, Terada LS Journal of Cell Biology December 2005 171(5) 893-904
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1154375277
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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5 reviews
Most relevant
Very informational. We got a better understanding of our situation.
More than 1 year agoDR
Was good.
More than 1 year agoZL
Great, great customer service/ Dr. and team.
More than 1 year agoMR
Excellent.
More than 1 year agoDL
Great.
More than 1 year agoIV
Which hospital is Dr. Fiemu Nwariaku affiliated with?
Dr. Fiemu Nwariaku is affiliated with Zale Lipshy Pavilion – William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital and William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Fiemu Nwariaku work with?
Dr. Fiemu Nwariaku works with UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Fiemu Nwariaku's office located?
Dr. Fiemu Nwariaku's office is located at 1801 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75390.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Fiemu Nwariaku?
Dr. Fiemu Nwariaku frequently sees patients for Goiter, Graves' Disease, Laparoscopic Surgery Consultation, Surgery Consultation, and Thyroid Surgery. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Fiemu Nwariaku on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Fiemu Nwariaku speak?
Dr. Fiemu Nwariaku speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Fiemu Nwariaku in reviews?
5 patients have reviewed Dr. Fiemu Nwariaku. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.