Dr. Jonah Onuoha Ukiwe M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
750 W High St Suite 150 Lima OH, 45801About
Dr. Jonah Ukiwe is a nephrologist practicing in Lima, OH. Dr. Ukiwe specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Ukiwe most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Spartan Hlth Sci Univ, Vieux Fort, St Lucia 1988
Spartan Health Sciences University, School of Medicine,Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia 1988
Spartan Health Sciences University School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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