Occupation: Medical Doctor & Professor of Medicine
Born: Nigeria
Education:
Emergency Medicine Residency, Howard University Hospital, Washington, D.C. (1984)
Internal Medicine Internship, Howard University Hospital, Washington, D.C. (1982)
Rotating Internship, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Kaduna, Nigeria (1980)
MD, University of Nigeria College of Medicine, Enugu, Nigeria (1979)
Certifications:
American Board of Obesity Medicine (2010); American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) (1990); Medical and English Certification, Examination Council for Foreign Medical Graduates, Washington, DC (1981)
Career:
Physician, Universal Multi Specialty Medical Group Inc., Ontario, CA (2019-Present)
Physician, Internal Medicine, California Foothills Medical Associates, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, CA (2018-2019)
Physician, Family Medicine, Indian Health Services, Wolf Point, MT and Yakima, WA, and Galesburg VA Outpatient Clinic, Galesburg, IL (2011-2017)
Medical Director, Obesity Clinic, Dakota Clinics, Fargo, ND (2001-2010)
Physician, Family Medicine, U.S. Family Practice Clinics, Montclair, CA (1998-2001)
Medical Director, H. Claude Hudson Urgent Care (H. Claude Hudson Comprehensive Health Center), Los Angeles, CA (1990-1998)
Medical Director, Emergency Department, Greater El Monte Community Hospital, El Monte, CA (1989-1990)
Physician, Emergency Medicine, Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA (1986-1990)
Clinical Instructor, Emergency Medicine, Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC (1984-1986)
Career Related:
Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA (2002-2012); Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND (2001-2009); Associate Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA (1990-1997)
Civic:
Executive Director, Corrective Care Ministry (2012-Present); Founder, Healthcare Organization for Africa (1989-Present); Co-Founder, Corrective Care Ministry (2012-Present); Co-Founder, The Onyima & Adure Obioha Family Foundation (Since 1990s)
Creative Works:
Contributor, “Policy and Procedure Manuals,” Emergency Department, Greater El Monte Community Hospital; Contributor, “Policy and Procedure Manuals,” H. Claude Hudson Urgent Care (H. Claude Hudson Comprehensive Health Center); Contributor, “Triage Protocols,” H. Claude Hudson Urgent Care (H. Claude Hudson Comprehensive Health Center); Contributor, “Successful Pilot to Decongest USC Emergency Medicine Department”; Contributor, “Passing Emergency Medicine Certification Examinations”; Contributor, “Passing United States Licensing Examinations”; Contributor, “Passing Bariatric Medicine Certification Examinations”; Contributor, “Passing Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) Examinations for Medical Students”
Memberships:
Member, Obesity Medicine Association; Member, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS); Member, American Diabetes Association; Member, American Geriatrics Society; Member, American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
Hobbies:
Mentorship; Global history research and analysis; World economy and politics; Reading scriptures
Religion:
Christian
Family:
Children: Onyeka Obioha, MD; Omyima Obioha
Siblings: Nnenna; Obasi; Kanu; Iheatu
