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Chima Akunne, DPM

Podiatry
Accepting New Patients
    Chima Akunne, DPM
4.8 of 5 Stars
Based on 199 Patient Verified Ratings
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Chima Akunne, DPM

Podiatry
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
16777 Medical Center Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
139 Veterans Blvd.
Denham Springs, LA 70726

Biography

Dr. Chima Akunne practices podiatry at Ochsner Health in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is a board-certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon who completed his extensive surgical training within the prestigious Columbia Presbyterian Health System in New York City. Dr. Akunne, both medically and surgically, manages all ailments of the lower extremity for the pediatric, adult and geriatric populous. Dr. Akunne particularly specializes in sports medicine of the foot and ankle, as well as complex reconstruction of chronic foot and ankle deformities. Areas of particular interests:-Total Ankle Replacement -Ankle and Hindfoot Fusion -Structural Deformities of the Ankle -Sports Medicine of the Foot and Ankle -Ankle Arthroscopy (Micro-fracture/OCD Repair/Cartilage Regeneration) -Diabetic Limb Salvage/Charcot Neuro-Arthropathy -Bunion Corrections (Lapiplasty Technique) -Surgical Repair of Foot and Ankle Fractures -Pediatric Deformities of the Foot and Ankle Regarding patient care, Dr. Akunne states, "I strive to develop a treatment and care plan, whether conservative or surgical, that is conducive to patient compliance and ultimate satisfaction. Every patient's needs and desires, as well as ability, emotional and physical family or home support and comfort, goes a long way towards my development of an appropriate treatment plan."

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Education and Training

Medical Education

Temple University College of Podiatric Medicine
Field of Study: Podiatric Medicine & Surgery

Residency

New York Methodist Hospital
Field of Study: Podiatric Medicine & Surgery

Certifications

  • American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery

Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews

To obtain patient ratings and comments, we partner with Press Ganey, an independent patient satisfaction company that works with more than 26,000 healthcare organizations to improve the patient experience. These patient verified ratings are based on the “likelihood to recommend” physician scores on the nationally developed Medical Practice Survey. Actual top box results for this question are translated to a 1-5 scale, and the star scores are measured on that scale, with 5 being the best score.

February 2024

Very good

February 2024

Great job

February 2024

Very happy with the doctor

February 2024

Very pleased

February 2024

The doctor was very concerned about my health condition and knowledgeable and letting me know what was good for me to do

January 2024

Listening to my concerns and willing to direct me to the physician who can help with my diagnosis

January 2024

Great Doctor

January 2024

Good

January 2024

Excellent!

January 2024

GREAT

January 2024

I feel like I received the best service (top notch)

January 2024

Would refer everyone to Dr. Akunne, he is top of his game

January 2024

We appreciate Dr Akunne and the wonderful care that he provides.

December 2023

Care provider was excellent, provided explanation of treatment

December 2023

Dr. Akunne is always courteous, efficient, professional and gracious.

December 2023

I always recommend Dr Akunne

December 2023

Dr. Akunne's bedside manners, kindness, and his professional knowledge and palpating/kinesiological skills were outstanding. I was amazed at the skills test (toe-stork stand was possible on good foot, but impossible on plantar fasciitis foot) for confirming malleous/fasciitis on a previous visit. The ganglion cyst, which normally hides within my metatarsals below my phalanges was easily palpated by the doctor on my last visit. My matrixectomy was well explained & orchestrated by Dr. Akunne. He is an outstanding doctor.

November 2023

Great experience!

November 2023

Awesome experience

November 2023

He's the best!

November 2023

Very pleasant if with the pain I was feeling

October 2023

Dr. Akunne was professional and always a pleasure to be treated by him

October 2023

I always am recommending Dt. Akunne to other friends, families, and colleagues that are dealing with any feet problems.

October 2023

By far the best experience I have had with a Dr listening and communicating a plan of action.