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BECKER'S SPINE REVIEW
Emeka Nwodim M.D., FAAOS — Physician
Biography
Emeka Nwodim, M.D., is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with a sub-specialty in Spine Surgery. Dr. Nwodim graduated Cum Laude from Temple University with a degree in Chemistry and Political Science. He then went on to complete his Medical Degree and Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Nwodim is a Maryland native and performed his Spine Fellowship at the University of Maryland Medical Center and R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, MD. During his spine training he also participated in the non-surgical and surgical care of veterans at The Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Baltimore.
Dr. Nwodim is currently in private practice as a member of The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics and a partner at the Bay Area Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine division. His areas of expertise include general orthopaedic surgery, the majority of spine disorders, degenerative spine conditions, spinal decompression, traumatic spine injuries and scoliosis. Dr. Nwodim’s current hospital affiliations include Anne Arundel Medical Center, University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center and SurgCenter of Glen Burnie. He currently serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Dr. Nwodim is the recipient of numerous academic and professional awards and has authored and co-authored multiple orthopaedic research articles.
One of Dr. Nwodim’s top priorities in medicine is to promote a healthy environment for both patient’s and his surrounding team of healthcare professionals at all levels. Dr. Nwodim looks forward to helping improve patient’s quality of life and educating them on how to maintain it.
In his spare time, Dr. Nwodim enjoys spending time with family, mentoring young adults, exercising, listening to music, watching movies and relaxing on the beach when time allows.
Areas Of Expertise
Spine Disorders and Spine Surgery
Degenerative Diseases of the Cervical, Thoracic & Lumbar Spine
Spinal Stenosis/Decompression
Disc Herniation and Replacement
Motion-preservation Spine Surgery
Spine Tumors and Infection
Sports-related Spine injuries
Spine Trauma
Adult and Pediatric Spinal Reconstruction
Scoliosis
Specialties
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
General Orthopaedic Surgery
Medical Degree
Temple University School of Medicine; Philadelphia, P.A.
Residency
Temple University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine; Philadelphia, P.A
Fellowship
University of Maryland and R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Medical Center, Spine Fellow; Baltimore, M.D.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Orthopaedic Spine Fellow; Baltimore, M.D.
Certifications
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Professional Associations
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
The North American Spine Society (NASS)
Maryland Orthopaedic Association (MOA)
Major Accomplishments
First Place, 2014 John R. Gregg, M.D. Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society Fifteenth Annual Resident Bowl
Nominee, 2013 American Orthopaedic Association Resident Leadership Forum
Scholarship Recipient, 9th Annual International Pediatric Symposium by POSNA/AAOS
Temple University School of Medicine John W. Lachman Award for Outstanding Performance in Orthopaedic Surgery
Multiple research abstracts and publications.
Hospital Affiliations
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
Affiliated Surgery Centers
Maryland Specialty Surgery Center
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
SurgCenter of Glen Burnie