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Dr. Uchechi Iweala, MD, MBA

Dr. Uchechi Iweala, MD, MBA

Orthopedic Surgeon
400.1 mi · 7811 Montrose Rd, Ste 340, Potomac, MD 20854

At a glance

4.55 stars (20 reviews)
91% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 34 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at Privia Health - East
Affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital
The Johns Hopkins Hospital and 1 more

Office location

Metro Orthopedics & Sports Therapy
400.1 mi · 7811 Montrose Rd, Ste 340, Potomac, MD, 20854
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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.
Spinal fusion
Pain in joint
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Lower back pain
Spinal fusion
Pain in joint
Disorders of the thoracic spine
Lower back pain

More about Dr. Uchechi Iweala, MD, MBA

Dr. Uchechi Iweala, MD, MBA is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon at Metro Orthopedics & Sports Therapy in Potomac, Maryland. Dr. Iweala grew up in Maryland and attended St. Albans School in Washington, DC. Attending college at Harvard College in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he earned his bachelor’s degree with honors. He continued at Harvard for his MD/MBA, simultaneously studying at Harvard Medical School and Harvard Business School. Dr. Iweala returned to the DC area to complete his residency training in orthopedic surgery at George Washington University. Following residency, he completed a fellowship in spine surgery at New York University. He is currently Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Adventist White Oak Medical Center. He has operating privileges at Adventist Shady Grove Medical Center, Holy Cross Germantown, Holy Cross Silver Spring, Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, and Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital. Dr. Iweala’s areas of expertise concern total spine pathology (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar), nerve entrapment syndromes and other hand conditions, degenerative joint disorders, and fracture care. His special clinical focus is on the overlapping presentation of neck/upper extremity disorders and low back/hip disorders with a careful diagnostic plan that allows for the rapid identification of the true pain generator and the most appropriate non-surgical or surgical treatment. Dr. Iweala focuses on robotics, minimally invasive spine surgery, and anterior hip replacement. These techniques allow quicker recovery and reduce soft tissue disruption, pain, and blood loss. With a passion for meeting surgical needs worldwide, Dr. Iweala has worked on health projects in Ghana and South Africa and recently co-founded a surgery center in Nigeria with his father, a trained neurosurgeon. Dr. Iweala is a member of the Lumbar Spine Research Society, the North American Spine Society, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Harvard Medical School, Doctor of Medicine
George Washington University Hospital, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
New York University, Fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery
Harvard University (Bachelor's)
Harvard College, Master's in Business Administration

Practice

Privia Health - East

Affiliation

Holy Cross Hospital
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital

Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Professional memberships

North American Spine Society
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1417376989

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Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. Uchechi Iweala affiliated with?

Dr. Uchechi Iweala is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital.

What practice does Dr. Uchechi Iweala work with?

Dr. Uchechi Iweala works with Privia Health - East.

Where is Dr. Uchechi Iweala's office located?

Dr. Uchechi Iweala's office is located at 7811 Montrose Rd, Potomac, MD 20854.

Which board certifications does Dr. Uchechi Iweala have?

Dr. Uchechi Iweala is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Uchechi Iweala?

Dr. Uchechi Iweala frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Orthopedic Consultation, Sports Injury, Surgery Consultation, and X-ray. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Uchechi Iweala on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Uchechi Iweala speak?

Dr. Uchechi Iweala speaks English.

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