Biography

Dr. Nkeiruka Onyenekwu practices emergency medicine at Ochsner Health. Dr. Onyenekwu is originally from New Orleans and obtained her medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Science Center. She is dual board-certified in internal medicine and emergency medicine and has practiced emergency medicine and hospital medicine at Ochsner since 2017. Dr. Onyenekwu is passionate about providing a holistic approach to healthcare, which encompasses physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being.

Education and Training

Medical School

LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Field of Study: Medical Degree
Year Completed: 2007

Residency

Allegheny University of Health Sciences
Field of Study: Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine
Year Completed: 2012

Fellowship

American College of Emergency Physicians
Field of Study: ACEP Teaching Fellowship
Year Completed: 2015

Certifications

American Board of Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Emergency Medicine