Uchechukwu "Uche" Nwordu, MD, practices family medicine at Ochsner Health in Raceland, Louisiana. Dr. Nwordu is passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered primary care. His clinical interests include preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and acute care, with a focus on helping patients achieve their health goals and maintain a better quality of life.

Dr. Nwordu earned his medical degree from the American University of Barbados in 2021. He completed his family medicine residency at the University of North Dakota Center for Family Medicine in Minot, North Dakota, in 2026, where he served as chief resident. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Dr. Nwordu is dedicated to understanding each patient's unique concerns and goals and working collaboratively to support their long-term health and well-being. He joined Ochsner Health in July 2026. Outside of medicine, he enjoys running, traveling, caring for houseplants, following Liverpool FC and participating in his Catholic faith and community.