Nkechinyere Ijioma

Nkechinyere Ijioma, MD

  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Physician
Accepting new patients

Insurances We Accept

614-293-7677

About Me

I chose cardiovascular medicine because I am passionate about helping my patients achieve optimal heart health. In my role at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I specialize in caring for patients with conditions impacting their coronary and peripheral arteries.

As an interventional cardiologist and endovascular interventionist, my expertise is in minimally invasive procedures designed to help improve outcomes and reduce recovery time. I commonly perform percutaneous coronary interventions, which is a procedure to open a blocked artery. I also treat peripheral vascular disease with minimally invasive endovascular techniques, which involve using small tubes to diagnose and treat the patient’s condition.

I provide my patients with compassionate, honest care. I enjoy listening to my patients and guiding them through the process. I also empower my patients to take active roles in their health care and thoroughly understand their cardiovascular disease and all treatment options.

I’m thrilled to continue my career here at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, working alongside clinicians and other skilled providers at the top of their fields to offer outstanding patient care.

I also appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with physician–scientists and contribute to innovative research to improve the field of cardiovascular medicine. My work has been widely published in peer-reviewed journals and I often discuss my findings and expertise at national conferences.

In addition to my clinical and research responsibilities, I help educate the next generation of providers as a clinical assistant professor of Internal Medicine. I’m also an avid volunteer, contributing to professional organizations including the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, and The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions.

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
  • Intermittent Claudication
  • Angioplasty, Balloon
  • Angina Pectoris
  • Chest Pain
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Cardiology
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease
  • Peripheral Vascular Diseases
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome

Locations Where I Practice

Heart and Vascular

in Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road
5th Floor, Suite 5B
Westerville, OH 43081
614-293-7677

Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.

Education and Training

Education History

Medical School

University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Enugu Anambra
11/1/1993 - 8/31/2001

Internship

University of Nigeria Hospital, Enugu
5/1/2002 - 4/30/2003

Internship

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
7/1/2007 - 7/1/2008

Residency

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
7/1/2008 - 6/30/2011

Fellowship

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
7/1/2011 - 6/30/2014

Fellowship

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
7/1/2014 - 6/30/2016

Fellowship

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
7/1/2022 - 6/30/2023

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
8/24/2011

American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular
10/20/2014

American Board of Internal Medicine/Interventional
10/6/2016

Academic Information

My Department

Internal Medicine

My Division

Cardiovascular Medicine

More About My Work

Consulting and Related Relationships

At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.

As of 09/30/2024, Dr. Ijioma has reported no relationships with companies or entities.

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