Dr. Aloysius Chukwumuche Onwuka M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
1740 Bayshore Rd Villas NJ, 08251About
Dr. Aloysius Onwuka practices Geriatric Medicine in Villas, NJ. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Onwuka works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Univ Of Nigeria- Coll Of Med- Enugu- Anambra- Nigeria 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
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