Dr. Uchechukwu Ezekiel Nwankwo

Dr. Uchechukwu Ezekiel Nwankwo is a LECTURER I in SURGERY Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Uchechukwu Ezekiel Nwankwo

Staff Profile

I am Dr Ezekiel Uchechukwu Nwankwo. I am a burn, plastic and reconstructive surgeon in the dept of surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi campus.

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Surgery, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Department/Sub-Unit:
SURGERY

Social Profiles

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Anambra State. (Post-Doctorate Degree, February, 2020)
September, 2009 to October, 2019
FWACS Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery
2University Of Benin, Benin City Edo State. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2005)
February, 1997 to April, 2004
MBBS Medicine And Surgery
3Primary School Ajalli. (FSLC, September, 1994)
September, 1982 to July, 1988
4St Peter's Special Science School Achina. (SSCE, June, 1994)
September, 1991 to June, 1994

Relevant/Working Experience

1Reviwer, Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice
April, 2023 to April, 2023
2Honorary consultant 12, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Anambra State
August, 2020 to August, 2021
3Senior Registrar, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi
April, 2013 to October, 2019
4Resident doctor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Anambra State
September, 2009 to October, 2019
5Medical Officer, Geidam General Hospital Geidam , Yobe State.
September, 2006 to September, 2007
6House-officer, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital Irrua, Edo State
October, 2004 to November, 2005

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Amaka P Ehighibe1 , Ifeanyi I Onah2 and Ezekiel Nwankwo3. (2023, January), "Pattern And Incidence Of Mandibular Fractures In Enugu And Environs- An 11 Year Review", Reconstructive Surgery & Anaplastology 2023, Vol.12, Issue 1, 01-04, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 01-04
2Ezekiel U Nwankwo, Chinyelu U Ufoaroh, Chukwuemeka O Igwebuike, Victor I Modekwe. (2022, January), "Buruli Ulcer of the Foot in an Urban Dweller: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 34, (Issue -2), pp 50-55
3Ezekiel Uchechukwu Nwankwo, Charles Chidiebele Maduba, Victor Ifeanyichukwu Modekwe, Ugochukwu Uzodimma Nnadozie. (2021, July), "The Use Of Unripe Pawpaw For Wound Bed Preparation Following Radiation-induced Sacral Ulcer: A Case Report And Review Of Literature.", Nigerian Journal of Medicine, Vol. 30, (Issue 3), pp 339-341, Nigerian Journal of Medicine
4Titus Chukwuanukwu, Evaristus Afiadigwe, Akunne Apakama, Rebecca Chukwuanukwu, Ezekiel Uchechukwu Nwankwo, Chinedu Ilokanuno. (2021, June), "Epidemiology Of Cleft Lip And Palate In Nigeria: A Data-Based Study", International Journal of Scientific Research in Dental and Medical Sciences (IJSRDMS), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 73-77, International Journal of Scientific Research in Dental and Medical Sciences
5Ugochukwu Uzodimma Nnadozie, Nneka Alice Sunday-Nweke, Charles Chidiebele Maduba, Okwudili Calistus Amu, Victor Ifeanyichukwu Modekwe, Fidelis Chinedu Ozoba, Ezekiel Uchechukwu Nwankwo, Onyeyirichi Otuu, Uche Emmanuel Eni. (2021, February), "Open Inguinal Hernia Repair: Our Experience With Tertiary Institution-based Surgical Outreach", Nigerian Journal of Medicine, Vol. 29, (Issue 4), pp 660-664, Nigerian Journal of Medicine
6Charles Chidiebele Maduba, Ugochukwu Uzodimma Nnadozie, Victor Ifeanyichukwu Modekwe, Fidelis Chinedum Ozoba, Chidebe Christian Anikwe, Ezekiel Uchechukwu Nwankwo. (2021, February), "Wound Preparation With Locally Adapted Negative Pressure Dressing Method: A Comparative Prospective Study", Edorium Journal of Surgery, Vol. 8, pp 1-8
7Charles Chidiebele Maduba, Ugochukwu Uzodimma Nnadozie, Victor Ifeanyichukwu Modekwe, Ezekiel Uchechukwu Nwankwo. (2020, June), "Comparing Hospital Stay And Patient Satisfaction In A Resource Poor Setting Using Conventional And Locally Adapted Negative Pressure Wound Dressing Methods In Management Of Leg Ulcers With Split Skin Grafts: A Comparative Prospective Study", Pan African Medical Journal, Vol. 36, (Issue 1), pp 105, The Pan African Medical Journal
8Chinedu Nnaemeka Ilokanuno, Titus Osita Chukwuanukwu, Ezekiel Uchechukwu Nwankwo, Chidi Kingsley Oranusi. (2020, July), "Penile And Scrotal Defects Post-Fournier Gangrene: Reconstructive Options And Challenges In Resource Limited Settings", Medknow Publications, Vol. 16, (Issue 2), pp 65-70, Nigerian Journal of Plastic Surgery
9Ugochukwu Uzodimma Nnadozie, Charles Chidiebele Maduba, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, Christian Chidebe Anikwe, Kingsley Okechukwu Opara, Markson Chimaobi Isiguzo, Victor Ifeanyichukwu Modekwe, Ezekiel Uche Nwankwo, Chinedu Henry Ekwedigwe, Njoku Isaac Omoke. (2020, October), "Attitude And Practice Of Aesthetic Surgery Among Plastic Surgeons In Nigeria", Canadian Center of Science and Education, Vol. 12, (Issue 13), pp 1-9, Global Journal of Health Science
10Victor Ifeanyichukwu Modekwe, Somto Celestine Ngonadi, Ezekiel Uchechukwu Nwankwo, Chukwuzitelu Oluwajoba Okafor Udah, Charles Chidiebele Maduba. (2020, December), "Gastric Duplication Cyst With Multiple Ectopic Pancreatic Tissues: A Case Report And Review Of Literature", Nigerian Journal of Medicine, Vol. 29, (Issue 4), pp 734-736, Nigerian Journal of Medicine
11Jude Kennedy C Emejulu, Enoch Ogbonnaya Uche, Ezekiel Uche Nwankwo. (2014, December), "The Challenges Of Managing Acute Extradural Hematoma In A Nigerian Neurosurgical Center—Still A Long Way To Go .", World Neurosurgery, Elsevier, Vol. 82, (Issue 6), pp 969-973
12J-KC Emejulu, OC Ekweogwu, EU Nwankwo, OA Okoye. (2012, October), "Management of Post-traumatic Tension Pneumocephalus: a case report", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 24, (Issue 3), pp 69-72
Dissertations
1Nwankwo EU.. (2019, April), "COMPARISON BETWEEN CONVENTIONAL DRESSING AND USE OF AUTOLOGOUS PLATELET RICH PLASMA ON THE HEALING TIME OF SPLIT THICKNESS SKIN GRAFT DONOR SITE WOUNDS".
Conference Papers
1Ilokanuno CN, Chukwuanukwu TOG,Nwankwo EU. (2021, August), "Pattern of Post Burn Complications Requiring Surgery in NAUTH Nnewi: A 5 year review(2016-2020)",
2Okechukwu Joy C, Chukwuanukwu TOG, Nwankwo EU, Ilokanuno CN. (2021, August), "Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers -Our Experiences: A 5 year Retrospective Analysis(Jan. 2016-Dec. 2020)",
3Nwankwo EU, Chukwuanukwu TOG, Ilokanuno CN. (2019, August), "Negative Pressure Wound Therapy-Changing the Narrative in Chronic Wound Management",
4Ilokanuno CN, Chukwuanukwu TOG, Nwankwo EU. (2019, August), "Pattern of Burns Presenting at NAUTH Nnewi. A 3 year review",
Other Relevant Publications
1J-KC Emejulu, OC Ekweogwu, EU Nwankwo, OA Okoye. "Management Of Post-traumatic Tension Pneumocephalus: A Case Report", (Others, 2012 )
Orient Journal of Medicine

Academic Leadership Qualities

Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Giant conjunctival melanoma treated with excision and primary reconstruction using a partial thickness skin graft skin graft" (June, 2023)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Quality Assurance Officer, "SURGERY DEPARTMENT" (August, 2023 to February, 2024)
2Vice chairman , Quality assurance and Time table committee, "Faculty of Medicine" (November, 2023)
3Member, medical education committee, "Faculty of Medicine" (November, 2023)
4ICT OFFICER, "SURGERY DEPARTMENT" (October, 2023)
5Secretary to the departmental board, "Dept of surgery Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2022)
6Member, "Combined surgery examination committee for Dept of surgery Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2022)
7Coordinator, "Plastic surgery unit 1, Dept of surgery Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2022)
8Member, "Committee for drafting rules, regulations and protocols of specialties for the Dept of surgery Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2022)
9ICT OFFICER, "Dept of surgery Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2022)
10Students Staff Adviser, "Dept of surgery Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2022)
11Member, "Residency Training Committee of the Dept of surgery Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2022)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION FOR CLEFT LIP AND PALATE" (member since 2020), https://naclp.com.ng
2Fellow Member, "West African College of Surgeons" (member since 2019), https://www.wacscoac.org
3Full Member, "Nigerian Burn Injuries Society" (member since 2015), https://nbis.org.ng
4Full Member, "Nigerian Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons" (member since 2014), https://www.napras.org.ng

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"NAPRAS 27TH & NBIS 15TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE AND GENERAL MEETING", (Nigerian Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons), 17th August, 2022 to 20th August, 2022; Benin
2"WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS 60TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE", (West African College of Surgeons), 17th February, 2020 to 20th February, 2020; Abuja