Dr. Ejovi Ughwanogho, MD

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Get to know Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Ejovi Ughwanogho, who serves patients in Gilbert, Arizona.

Dr. Ughwanogho is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spine surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric deformity-scoliosis, kyphosis, spine trauma as well as cervical, thoracic and lumbar degenerative conditions, including use of cervical/lumbar disc replacement and minimally invasive techniques. He works at The CORE Institute in Gilbert, Arizona.

As one of the premier patient care destinations in the world, The CORE Institute was founded to deliver the best in orthopaedic and neurological care. The physicians and specialists are selected from the top tier of their class to ensure the highest standards of quality patient care are offered to each patient in the clinic, and in the operating room. They also recognize the importance of pioneering research, academics, community service, and having a passion for excellence in patient care.

Academically, Dr. Ughwanogho matriculated a seven-year accelerated BS/MD program at the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education. He obtained his medical degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in 2006, after which he went on to further his training. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 2011, and received dual fellowship training in adult orthopaedic spine and spine deformity at Texas Back Institute in 2013. During this period, he gained experience in complex deformity and revision spine surgery. 

With a vision of excellence in patient care, he is board-certified through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS). The ABOS is an organization with the goal of establishing educational and professional standards for orthopaedic residents and surgeons as well as evaluating the qualifications and competence of orthopaedic surgeons.

Licensed to practice medicine in Arizona, Dr. Ughwanogho is affiliated with Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Banner Desert Medical Center, Banner Estrella Medical Center, Banner Gateway Medical Center, Banner Ironwood Medical Center, Banner Boswell Medical Center, and Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center.

In addition to having authored several articles and book chapters, he is a member of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, and AO Spine.

Orthopaedic surgery is the branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Orthopaedic surgeons use both surgical and non-surgical means to treat musculoskeletal trauma, spine diseases, sports injuries, degenerative diseases, infections, tumors, and congenital disorders.

Among his numerous accolades, Dr. Ughwanogho is the recipient of Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2015, 2016, 2018, 2020), Patients’ Choice Award (2018, 2020), and On-Time Doctor Award (2020).

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