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Chukwumah, Chike V., MD

Language

English

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Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • General Surgery
Areas of Expertise
Abdominal Core Health, Abdominal Wall Hernias, Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Achalasia, Acid Reflux Surgery, Antireflux Surgery, Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Complex Incisional Hernias, Complex Ventral Hernias, Endoscopy, Foregut Surgery, Fundoplication, Gallbladder Surgery, Gastroesophageal Reflux Surgery (GERD), Gastrointestinal Surgery, Groin Hernias, Hernia Repair, Hernia Surgery, Hiatal Hernia Repair, Intestinal Surgery, Laparoscopic Foregut Surgery, Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery, Laparoscopic Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic Surgery, LINX Reflux Management, Minimally Invasive Foregut Surgery, Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Peptic Ulcer Disease, Robotic Hernia Repair, Robotic Surgery, Upper GI Surgery

Hospitals and Organizations

  • West Hartford Surgery Center
  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Hartford Hospital
  • Integrated Care Partners

Education


Case Western Reserve University
University of Connecticut School of Medicine
University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Bio

After graduating from medical school at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Dr. Chukwumah completed residency in general surgery at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

He then completed a fellowship in laparoendoscopic surgery at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland.

Dr. Chukwumah has held general surgery positions at the University College Hospital in Ibadan, Nigeria, and St. Mary's Catholic Hospital in Warri, Nigeria.

He has delivered numerous medical lectures, and published articles in peer-reviewed publications and medical textbooks.

Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, BCBS Medicare, CarePartners of Connecticut, Cigna Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc., Connecticare, Connecticare Commercial, Connecticare Medicare, Corvel, Coventry, Essence Healthcare, Evercare, First Health Group Corp., Focus, Health Connecticut, Health Direct, Health New England, Healthy Connecticut, Multiplan, Northeast Health Direct, One Health Plan/ Great-West Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Prime Health Services, Private Health Care Systems, Inc., Senior Whole Health, United Healthcare, WellCare of Connecticut, Inc.

This information is subject to change at any time. Please check with your insurance provider before scheduling your appointment or receiving services to confirm they are a participating member of the Hartford HealthCare network.

Provider Financial Assistance Policy Coverage

Covered by Financial Assistance policy.

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