Dr. Nchedo Catherine Obasikene
Dr. Nchedo Catherine Obasikene is a SENIOR LECTURER in RADIOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
DR OBASIKENE CATHERINE IS HEAD AND NECK/ MAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGIST, A SENIOR LECTURER IN DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA AND AN HONORARY CONSULTANT RADIOLOGIST WITH NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOAPITAL NNEWI
Personal Information
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Address: | Radiology, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICINE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | RADIOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Post-Doctorate Degree, March, 2017) November, 2010 to April, 2016 FWACS Radiology |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2000) September, 1991 to June, 2000 MBBS Medicine And Surgery |
| 3 | Urban Girls Secondary School Onitsha. (SSCE, December, 1989) September, 1983 to December, 1989 |
| 4 | Lafiaji Primary School 11 Fegge Onitsha. (FSLC, September, 1986) September, 1977 to September, 1983 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Senior lecturer, faculty of medicine,nnamdi azikiwe university awka October, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Departmental time table officer, department of radiology faculty of medcine Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka May, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | consultant radiologist, MOH Kingdom of Saudi Arabia October, 2021 to October, 2022 |
| 4 | Adjunct Consultant Radiologist, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital Amaku May, 2020 to Present |
| 5 | unit head head and neck radiology, department of radiology,Nnamdi azikiwe university October, 2019 to Present |
| 6 | Departmental ICT officer, Department of radiology Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka October, 2019 to October, 2021 |
| 7 | Departmental examination officer, Department of radiology Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka October, 2019 to October, 2021 |
| 8 | lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Faculty Of Medicine April, 2019 to Present |
| 9 | Honorary Consultant Radiologist, Department Of Radiology Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi April, 2019 to Present |
| 10 | Consultant Radiologist, Department Of Radiology Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi April, 2018 to April, 2019 |
| 11 | Senior medical officer, Department Of Radiology Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi February, 2014 to April, 2018 |
| 12 | Senior registrar, University Of Benin Teaching Hospital Edo State February, 2011 to February, 2014 |
| 13 | Registrar, Registrar University Of Benin Teaching Hospital Edo State December, 2007 to October, 2010 |
| 14 | Medical officer, Department Of Radiology Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi April, 2007 to September, 2007 |
| 15 | Medical officer, Institute Of Human Virology Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi April, 2005 to April, 2007 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Uguru Isreal, Obasikene Catherine (corresponding authour), Okafor Chisolum, Shirley Chukwurah. (2026, May), "Portal Vein Doppler Velocimetry as a Non-Invasive Tool for Assessing Liver Fibrosis in Hepatic Steatosis: A Comparative Study from Nnewi, Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), Vol. 13, (Issue 5), pp 791-799 |
| 2 | (Lead author) Catherine N Obasikene , Samuel Udobi , Michael E. Aronu , Chinekwu S. Nwosu , Adaeze C Obi , Godwin Obasikene , Eric Ihekwoba*. (2026, May), "Prevalence of Nasal Septal Deviation in South East Nigeria a Three-Year Ct-Based Review", Open Access Journal of Medicine and Healthcare, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 1-6 |
| 3 | Osilo Cynthia , Obasikene Catherine *(corresponding author) , Samuel Udobi and Umeh Eric. (2026, May), "Association of Body Mass Index with Intervertebral Disc Degeneration and Disc Herniation in South-East Nigeria: An MRI Based Study", Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 631-640 |
| 4 | OSILO Cynthia , Obasikene Catherine (corresponding author* , Samuel Udobi and Umeh Eric. (2026, April), "Body Mass Index as a Predictor of Lumbar Spine Degenerative Changes: Evidence from MRI Studies in Resource-Limited Settings", Asian Journal of Research in Surgery, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 282-290 |
| 5 | (Lead author) Catherine N OBASIKENE , Godwin OBASIKENE , Samuel UDOBI , Michael E ARONU , Chinekwu S.NWOSU , Adaeze C OBI. (2026, May), "Prevalence of Concha Bullosa in Nnewi South East Nigeria: A CT-Based Radiological Study", Orient journal of medicine, Vol. 38, (Issue 3), pp 33-39 |
| 6 | Obi Adaeze,Chidiogo,Okafor Chisolum Ogechukwu,Nwosu skye Chinekwu,Obi darlington chukwudimma,Obasikene Catherine Nchedo,Eze Keneth C ,Ezenri Uche. (2025, March), "Evaluation of fetal outcome in high-risk term pregnancies using non-stress test at a tertiary hospital in south east Nigeria", Asian journal of medical principles and clinical practice, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 110-118 |
| 7 | Aronu Michael E , Melifonwu Ikenna O , Nwosu Skye N , Udobi Samuel I * and Obasikene Catherine N. (2025, November), "Correlation of Detrusor Wall Thickness with International Prostate Symptom Score in Men with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms", Asian Journal of Medicine and Health, Vol. 23, (Issue 11), pp 49-58 |
| 8 | Michael E. Aronu , Goodluck C. Azubike , Samuel I. Udobi * , Catherine N. Obasikene , Kelechi U. Okoye , Kelechi M. Uke and Eric O. Umeh. (2025, July), "Correlation of TIRADS Classification and Nodule Size with Serum TSH in Adults with Thyroid Incidentalomas", Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 27, (Issue 7), pp 108-116 |
| 9 | Chinedu G. Azubike , Michael E. Aronu , Samuel I. Udobi , Catherine N. Obasikene , Kelechi U. Okoye , Kelechi M. Uke and Eric O. Umeh .. (2025, September), "Prevalence of Thyroid Incidentalomas in Adults Attending Clinics in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi for Unrelated Conditions", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 24, (Issue 1), pp 77-82 |
| 10 | Michael E ARONU, Chinedu G AZUBIKE, Samuel I UDOBI, Catherine N OBASIKENE, Kelechi U OKOYE, Kelechi M UKE, Eric O UMEH. (2025, July), "Ultrasound Characteristics and ACR-TIRADS Classification of Thyroid Incidentalomas in Adults Undergoing Imaging for NonThyroid Conditions In NAUTH, Nnewi", Orient journal of medicine, Vol. 38, (Issue 1), pp 1-8 |
| 11 | Obieje KG, ,Aronu ME,Nwosu SC, Obasikene CN, Udobi S, Eze KC. (2024, April), "correlation of glasgow coma scale with head computed tomographic findings in patients with traumatic brain injury in a tertiary Hospital in Nnewi", Journal of advances in medical and phamaceutical sciences, Vol. 26, (Issue 5), pp 59-65 |
| 12 | Obieje KG ,Aronu ME, Obasikene CN.Nwosu SC,Udobi SI Eze KC.. (2024, May), "understanding delays in CT management for traumatic head injuries: The impact o social factors", Asian journal of medical principles and clinical practice, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 231-239 |
| 13 | Lead author Obasikene CN, Akhigbe AA,Okafor CO,Aronu ME. (2024, January), "computerized tomographic assessment of the normal dimensions of the sella turcica in adults in Benin city", Orient journal of medicine, Vol. 36, (Issue 1), pp 11-16 |
| 14 | Obi Adaeze,Chidiogo,Okafor Chisolum Ogechukwu,Nwosu skye Chinekwu, Ezenri Uche,Obi Darlynton Chukwudimma,Obasikene Catherine Nchedo,Eze Keneth C. (2024, September), "Fetal Outcome Evaluation in High risk Term Pregnancy Using Biophysical Profile at a Tertiary Hospital in Anambra State, Nigeria", Asian journal of medicine and health, Vol. 22, (Issue 9), pp 53-64 |
| 15 | Ibiam Francis Amadi,Obasikene Catherine Nchedo,Ariom Thaddaeus Obaji,Monday Agonifo,Egwu Eze,Iroha Chidimma Stacy,Moses IkechukwuBenjmin,Iroha Ifeanyichukwu Romanus. (2023, December), "Detection of Fox-Ampc-B -lactamase gene and antibiogram of Ampc-beta-lactamase-producingn pathogens isolated from chronic suppurative otitis media patients in Nigeria", Iranian Journal of microbiology, Vol. 15, (Issue 6), pp 779-787 |
| 16 | (Lead author) Obasikene C.N, Obasikene Godwin , Afiadigwe E.E., Adekwu Amali Ibiam Frances A., Ezeanolue B.C.. (2023, July), "A review of endoscopic sinus surgery(ESS) outcome in the treatment of chronic sinusitis:southeast experience", journal of clinical respiratory:open Access, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 15-23 |
| 17 | Kanayo Gerald Obieje, Chinekwu Skye Nwosu, Michael Echeta Aronu, Kenneth Chukwudi Eze, Catherine Nchedo Obasikene.. (2023, June), "A Radiology Perspective: The Effectiveness of Safety Devices in Patients with Traumatic Head Injury at NAUTH, Nnewi", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 22, (Issue 1), pp 95-102 |
| 18 | Obieje KG,Nwosu SC,Aronu ME,Eze KC, Obasikene CN. (2023, October), "A prospective study of the incidence of traumatic brain injury associated with craniofacial fractures", International journal of medicine and health development, Vol. 28, (Issue 4), pp 307-313 |
| 19 | 5. CO Okafor, ME Aronu, C Obasikene, JO Ugwu. (2020, July), "Ultrasonographic Diagnosis And Ultrasonic Reduction Of Intussusception In Nnewi, South-East Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of General Practice, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 48-52 |
| 20 | Obasikene G, Kpolugbo J, Ibiam FA,Adobame PROC,Esezebor E,Tobin EK,Asogun DA, Obasikene CN. (2014, March), "Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Associated With Lassa Fever Virus Infection.", journal of health and medical information, Vol. 5, (Issue -147), pp 2 |
| 21 | OC Okpala, CO Okafor, A Osuigwe,CN Obasikene,EO Umeh. (2010, May), "unusual pulmonary presentation of wilms tumour metastasis detected by abdominal ultrasound with review of literature", journal of biomedical investigation, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 50-52, case report |
| 22 | AO Oluboye,CR Okogun,LA Duru,BO Oluboye,F Emenike,CN Obasikene. (2008, May), "pattern of blood pressure, Cd4+T cells count and some cardiac Enzymes in HIV seropositive subjects", journal of biomedical investigation, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 37-41 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | R Okechukwu J Elo-ilo, C Onyejiaka,J Ebenebe,M Egbuniwe, Catherine Obasikene, Nri-Ezedi Chisom, Joseph Ugboaja.. (2019, August), "Survey Of Perception,attitudes And Practices Of Antimicrobial Stewardship Among Health Workers In A Nigerian University Teaching Hospital", BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, Vol. -24, (Issue -1), pp 32 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "CORRELATION BETWEEN PORTAL VEIN DOPPLER VELOCIMETRY AND SERUM BIOMARKER OF LIVER FIBROSIS IN PATIENTS WITH HEPATIC STEATOSIS AND COMPARISON WITH APPARENTLY HEALTHY CONTROLS AT NNEWI, NIGERIA." (2025). Completed Doctorate project by Dr Uguru Isreal |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "pattern of sonographic findings in patients with lower abdominal pain in Nnewi metropolis, Anambra state Nigeria" (July, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "EXTERNAL EXAMINAR AT CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY FINAL MBBS" (August, 2025 to August, 2025). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "4th MBBS second professional exam" (April, 2023 to April, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "3rd MBBS second professional exam February 2021" (February, 2021 to February, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Resource person, "West African college of surgeons update course on Male Urogenital system" (January, 2026 to January, 2026) |
| 2 | consultation/sponsorship, "Kairos Moment Initiative/ Enugu Mmaku Community Health Outreach" (August, 2025 to August, 2025) |
| 3 | Resource person, "National post graduate medical college of Nigeria update course on Basic Science" (February, 2025 to February, 2025) |
| 4 | member committe on CHS college voic, "faculty of medicine,nnamdi azikiwe university awka" (February, 2025) |
| 5 | MEMBER, "FACULTY OF MEDICINE : STUDENTS' ACADEMIC AFFAIRS & PROGRESSION COMMITTEE" (October, 2025) |
| 6 | member NAU quality assurance, "Sub- committee member NAU quality assurance" (June, 2023) |
| 7 | member quality assurrance and time table committe, "faculty of medicine,nnamdi azikiwe university awka" (November, 2023) |
| 8 | member committe on lecture rooms co-ordination, "faculty of medicine,nnamdi azikiwe university awka" (August, 2023) |
| 9 | member college voice editorial committee, "faculty of medicine member college voice editorial committee" (July, 2023) |
| 10 | member college voice editorial committee, "faculty of medicine member college voice editorial committee" (April, 2021) |
| 11 | member NAU quality assurance, "Sub- committee member NAU quality assurance" (June, 2021) |
| 12 | Regional sisters youth coordinator Nnewi Region, "Deeper life Bible church" (September, 2021) |
| 13 | Regional sisters campus cordinator Nnewi Region, "Deeper life Bible church" (December, 2018 to June, 2020) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "MDCAN Annual Scientific Conference", (MDCN NNEWI CHAPTER), 12th December, 2025 to 12th December, 2025; Nnewi |
| 2 | "MDCAN ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE", (MDCN NNEWI CHAPTER), 12th December, 2025 to 12th December, 2025; Nnewi |
| 3 | "MDCAN Annual Scientific Conference", (MDCAN Nnewi chapter), 20th December, 2019 to 20th December, 2019; Agulu |
| 4 | "2nd Annual Scientific Conference", (nauth research society), 10th December, 2019 to 12th December, 2019; nnewi |
| 5 | "First Annual Scietific Conference", (nauth research society), 4th December, 2018 to 6th December, 2018; nnewi |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "National health Research ethics committee of Nigeria training", (NHREC), 25th September, 2024 to 27th September, 2024; Nnewi |
| 2 | "Grant writing", (medical research society), 15th December, 2022 to 16th December, 2023; virtual |