Dr. Uchenna Chibundo Nwaneli
Dr. Uchenna Chibundo Nwaneli is a SENIOR LECTURER in INTERNAL MEDICINE Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr Nwaneli Chibundo Uchenna. A senior lecturer in department of internal medicine and subspecialty of Cardiovascular medicine. I have a passion for teaching medicine to undergraduate and postgraduate students. I have interest in research in cardiovascular medicine especially heart failure and cardiovascular risk factors. I am specifically interested in the burden of hypertension in Nigeria and it's contribution to adverse cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in Nigeria
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Address: | Internal Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICINE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | INTERNAL MEDICINE |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | NATIONAL POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF NIGERIA LAGOS. (Post-Graduate Degree, September, 2011) November, 2005 to May, 2011 FELLOWSHIP DEGREE INTERNAL MEDICINE |
| 2 | National Post graduate Medical College of Nigeria. (Post-Graduate Degree, June, 2008) November, 2005 to May, 2008 Part 2 Fellowship Internal Medicine |
| 3 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2000) October, 1992 to July, 2000 MBBS MEDICINE AND SURGERY |
| 4 | DENNIS MEMORIAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL ONITSHA. (SSCE, December, 1990) September, 1984 to July, 1990 SSCE |
| 5 | DENNIS MEMORIAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL ONITSHA. (SSCE, December, 1990) September, 1984 to July, 1990 SSCE |
| 6 | DENNIS MEMORIAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL ONITSHA. (GCE, June, 1990) September, 1984 to July, 1990 GCE |
| 7 | UNITED PRIMARY SCHOOL NGO VILLAGE NNOBI. (FSLC, September, 1987) September, 1978 to July, 1984 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman, Faculty Ceremonial committee, Faculty of Medicine , Nnamdi Azikiwe University May, 2019 to March, 2021 |
| 2 | Sub Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2019 to March, 2021 |
| 3 | Sub Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2019 to March, 2021 |
| 4 | Department Examination Officer, Department Internal of Medicine, NAU December, 2017 to May, 2019 |
| 5 | Department Time Table Officer, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2015 to December, 2017 |
| 6 | Treasurer, Association Resident Doctors, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital. January, 2009 to January, 2010 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Azikiwe CCA, Chijioke C, Ogbonna BU, Nwaneli CU, Chukwuka FC Ogbuefi , Egbunike JO.. (2026, July), "The effect of coffee on some cardiovascular parameters in hypertensive and normotensive patients at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University teaching hospital ( COOUTH) Awka ,Nigeria.", Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics, Vol. 16, (Issue 7), pp 143-148, Corresponding author. |
| 2 | Nwaneli CU, Osuji CU, Onwubuya EI, Ahaneku GI, Ezejiofor OI, Okechukwu U, Ezike OL. (2026, June), "Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus Among School Teachers in an urban area in South East Nigeria.", World Journal of Advanced Healthcare Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 6), pp 44-48, Published |
| 3 | Chukwunonso Ikechukwu Emegoakor , Gladys Ifesinachi Ahaneku,Chukwunonso Uzoma Okechukwu, Uchenna Chibundo Nwaneli,Charles Ukachukwu Osuji. (2024, April), "Electrocardigraphic abnormalities in adult Homozygous Sicke Cell Disease Patients in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi South Eastern Nigeria", Journal Of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics, Vol. 14, (Issue 4), pp 33-41 |
| 4 | Nwaneli Ezinne Ifeyinwa,Adiele Daberechi KennethNwgboso Chimaobi, Nwaneli Chibundo Uchenna. (2024, June), "Oral Prostaglandin E1 derivative for Maintaining systemic Circulation in neonate with a duct dependent heart disease in a resource poor setting", Current Paediatric Research, Vol. 28, (Issue 6), pp 2282-2286 |
| 5 | Chukwunonso. Emegoakor,Okechukwu Uzoma, Nwaneli Uchenna. (2024, June), "Ebstein Anomaly of The Tricuspid Valve presenting with Supravenrcular", Orient Journal of Medicine |
| 6 | Ezemenahi Sylvia I , Alabi Anthonia N, Oluwagbenga Ogunfowokan , Nwaneli Chibundo U, Aigbokhaode Adesuwa Q, Eseigbe Patricia. (2023, April), "Quality of life of hypertensive men with erectile dysfunction in a tertiary health center in southern Nigeria", African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine |
| 7 | NI Nwosu, CU Ufearoh, CU Nwaneli , OB Anyim, CR Umeh. (2023, April), "High risk of obstructive sleep apnoea among hypertensive patients in two tertiary centers in Nigeria", Journal of the Pan African Thoracic Society, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 137-145 |
| 8 | Odenigbo C, Oguejiofor O, Ezejiofor O, Jisieike-Onuigbo N, Nwaneli CU,Umeh E, Ebubedike U, Onah C.. (2020, December), "Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Among Adult Nigerians Using Ultrasound. Orient Journal Of Medicine 2020 32(3-4) 67-75", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 32, (Issue 4), pp 67-75 |
| 9 | Nwaneli CU, Onwubuya EI, Obichukwu ME, Ezike OL, Aduaka PN. (2017, July), ", Uncorrected Tetralogy Of Fallot In A 47 Year Old Nigerian Man: A Case Report.", Orient Journal of MedicineC, Vol. 29, pp 140-143 |
| 10 | Nwaneli CU, Ezejiofor OI, Omejua EG, Onwubuya EI.. (2017, January), "Echocardiographic Spectrum Of Heart Disease In A Secondary Missionary Health Facility In Onitsha South East Nigeria.", Nigeria Journal of Medicine, Vol. 26, (Issue 3), pp 272-277 |
| 11 | Ezejiofor OI, Nwaneli CU, Ogualili PN. Osuji CU,Anyabolu AE.. (2017, July), "Patterns And Factors Affecting The Choice Of Future Specialty Among Final Year Medical Students At The Nnamdi Azikiwe University. 2017 6(1): 7-14", Tropical Journal Of Medical And Health Science Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 7-14 |
| 12 | Ezejiofor OI, Ogualili PN, Nwaneli CU, Oguejiofor OC, Egwuatu CC, Anyabolu AE. (2016, June), "Rate Of Tinea Pedis Infection In A Population Of Patients With Diabetes Mellitus.", Medical Sciences, Vol. 40, (Issue 80), pp 142-147 |
| 13 | 5. Orji JO, Nnachi AU,Ojiochie CO, Egwuatu CC, Efunshile AM, Ezejiofor OI, Ezeama CO, Nwaneli CU, Mbachu I.. (2016, November), "Bacteriological Quality And Public Health Implications Of Fermented Cassava(Garri) Sold In Okwor And Nkalagu Markets In Ebonyi State Nigeria", International Journal Of Scientific & Technology Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 11), pp 85-91 |
| 14 | Ogualili Pn, Ezejiofor OI, Nwaneli UC, Anyabolu AE.. (2016, June), "An Appraisal Of Clinical Information In Referral Letters Sent To Psychiatry Service In A Teaching Hospital. Discovery June 2016;52(246):1479-1482", Discovery, Vol. 52, (Issue 246), pp 1479-1482 |
| 15 | Ezejiofor O.I , Nwaneli CU,Osuji CU, Ogualili PN, Odenigbo CU, Oguejiofor O.C, Anyabolu A E, Egwuatu Cc. (2016, February), "Pattern Of Medical Admissions At Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Nigeria. 6 Vol 4(1) 1-5.", Unique Research Medicine And Medical Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 1-5 |
| 16 | Ogualili PN, Ezejiofor OI, Nwaneli CU, Anyabolu AE.. (2016, February), "Pattern And Rate Of Psychiatric Morbidity Among Dermatology Patients At Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi..", Unique Research Journal of Medicine And Medical Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 6-11 |
| 17 | Ejim EC,Anisiuba BC, Oguanobi NI,Ubani Ukoma BC, Nwaneli UC,Ugwu C, Ike SO.. (2014, July), "Ejim EC Congenital Heart Diseases In Adults: A Review Of Echocardiogram Records In Enugu, South East Nigeria.", Annals Of Medical And Health Sciences Research July-August 2014.4(4)522-525., Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 522-525 |
| 18 | 11. EC Ejim, BC Anisiuba, SO Ike, NI Oguanobi, C Ubani-Ukoma, I Essien , UC Nwaneli ,B Onwubere, P Njoku.. (2013, October), "Intra Cardiac Masses In Adults. A Review Of Echocardiogram Records At Two Echocardiographic Laboratories In Enugu South East Nigeria. Nig Journal Of Clinical Practice Oct 2013(16) :468-472", Nigerian Journal of Cliical Practice, Vol. 16, (Issue 4), pp 468-472 |
| 19 | Ejim EC, Ubani –Ukoma CB, Nwaneli UC, Onwubere BJ. (2013, July), "Common Echocardiographic Abnormalities In Nigerians Of Different Age Groups.", Nigerian Journal of Cliical Practice, Vol. 16, (Issue 3), pp 360-364 |
| 20 | Osuji CU, Nwaneli CU, Onwubere BJ, Onwubuya EI, Ahaneku GI.. (2012, September), "Renal Function In Patients With Hypertension Associated Congestion Cardiac Failure Seen In Tertiary Hospital..", International Journal Of Nephrology |
| 21 | Ejim EC, Ubani Ukoma BC, Nwaneli CU, Onwubere BJC.. (2011, December), "Two years of Echocardiography at a private Echo Lab in Enugu. Journal of at a private Echocardiography Laboratory In Enugu,SouthnEast Nigeria.College of Med Dec 2011.", Journal of College of Medicine., Vol. 16, (Issue 2), pp 48-56 |
| 22 | Nwaneli CU. (2010, June), "Changing Trend In Coronary Heart Disease In Nigeria. A Review Article", Afrimedic Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-4 |
| 23 | Nwaneli CU,Omejua EG. (2010, January), "Clinical Presentation and aetiology of hypertension in young adults in Nnewi South East Nigeria", Afrimedic Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 24-26 |
| 24 | Nwaneli CU, Omejua EG, Nwosu NI. (2010, December), "Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in a middle aged man: A case report", Afrimedic Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 34-37 |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Nwaneli Chibundo Uchenna. (2011, May), "Precipitating Factors For Hypertensive Heart Failure As seen at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital , Nnewi, Anambra State,". National Postgraduate College of Nigeria, Ijanikin, Lagos |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Oguejiofor OC, Odenigbo UC, Nwaneli UC, Onwukwe CH. (2013, December), "Pattern of Thyroid disease In a tertiary Health Facility in South Eastern Nigeria.", Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria ,Nnewi Chapter Annual General Meering and Scientific Conferenxe ., pp 32 |
| 2 | Oguejiofor OC, Odenigbo UC, Nwaneli UC, Onwukwe CH, Ezeude CM. (2013, December), "Diabetic Foot Disease : Presentation and Outcome.", Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria ,Nnewi Chapter Annual General Meering and Scientific Conferenxe ., pp 32 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Relationship Between Erectile Dysfunction And the Quality of Life Of Hypertensive Men Attending The Outpatient Clinics At The Federal Medical Center Asaba. Delta State Nigeria" (2016). Completed Doctorate project by Dr Ezemenahi Sylvia Isioma Reg No. 173046A |
| 2 | "The Prevalence, Clinical and Echo cardiographic Correlates of Pulmonary Hypertension in Heart Failure Patients Seen at A Tertiary Hospital in South East Nigeria" (2025). Completed Doctorate project by Dr Okorie Leonard Onye. WACP/2019/19251B |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "AFRIMEDIC JOURNAL 2010" (January, 2010) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Diffuse T wave inversion as initial electrocardiographic evidence in acute pulmonary embolism. Egini O. Dufresne A, Khalid M, Egini C, Jaffe E. F1000 research." (September, 2018) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "5TH MBBS EXAMINATION MADONNA UNIVERSITY ELELE ,RIVERS STATEE CAMPUS" (February, 2020 to February, 2020). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member Project 2000 target committee, "Project 2000 .Target Committee.Faculty of Medicine Nnamdi Azikiwe University." (November, 2022) |
| 2 | Chairman , Departmental Accreditation Committee for MDCN Accreditation, "Department of Internal Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University." (August, 2021) |
| 3 | Member Faculty COVID 19 monitoring, "COVID 19 Committee.Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (March, 2021) |
| 4 | SUB DEAN, "Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (May, 2019) |
| 5 | Resource Person / Speaker, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital" (January, 2018) |
| 6 | Member Induction ceremony committee, "Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2017 to January, 2019) |
| 7 | Member Accreditation committee for Postgraduate college, "Department of Internal Medicine Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (November, 2017) |
| 8 | Examination Officer, "Department Internal of Medicine, NAU" (December, 2017) |
| 9 | Timetable Officer, "Department of Internal Medicine Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (September, 2015) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "American Society of Echocardiography" (member since 2014), https://www.asecho.org/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Fellow Nigeria Cardiac Society." (member since 2011), https://nigeriacardiacsociety.com |