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Dr. Ikemefuna Onyekwelu, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 42
Dr. Ikemefuna Onyekwelu, MD
4.8 (23 Ratings)

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Dr. Ikemefuna Onyekwelu, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Little Rock, AR.
Dr. Ikemefuna Onyekwelu, MD
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Dr. Ikemefuna Onyekwelu, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 42
Little Rock, AR
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ikemefuna Onyekwelu, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Little Rock, AR.

About

Dr. Ikemefuna Onyekwelu, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Little Rock, AR. They graduated from American University of Antigua and completed a residency at University of Louisville School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock and CHI St. Vincent Infirmary. Dr. Onyekwelu has experience treating conditions like Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Cervical Stenosis and Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Onyekwelu received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Onyekwelu is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Cervical Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Cervical Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Cervical Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spinal Stenosis
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spondylolisthesis
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Spinal Fusion
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Gout
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Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spine Deformities
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Stenosis
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Herniated Disc Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Spinal Cord Decompression
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Broken Neck
Bursitis of Hip
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Dural Tear
Dyslipidemia
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Gait Abnormality
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Headache
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Heart Disease
Hernia
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Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Insomnia
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Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lipid Disorders
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Migraine
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Miner's Knee
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nausea
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Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Osteosarcoma
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sleep Apnea
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tobacco Use Disorder
Upper Back Pain
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Immunization Administration
Lumbar Microdiscectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Neuroplasty
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Steroid Injection

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Superior Health Plan
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Orthoarkansas PA
    800 FAIR PARK BLVD, Little Rock, AR 72204
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (501) 500-3500
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    505 E Dave Ward Dr Ste 5, Conway, AR 72032
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (501) 205-0425
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Orthoarkansas PA
    10301 Kanis Rd Ste 2, Little Rock, AR 72205
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (501) 604-4151
  4. 4 Orthoarkansas PA
    3480 LANDERS RD, North Little Rock, AR 72117
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (501) 500-3500
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Onyekwelu
4.8
Based on 23 Reviews
5 Stars (21)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (0)

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Feb 09, 2023
I really like Dr.O. He explains things listens to any questions and seems to really care
— Feb 09, 2023
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • American University of Antigua
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Twin Cities Spine Center
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ikemefuna Onyekwelu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Onyekwelu's profile.

Dr. Onyekwelu frequently treats the following conditions: Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), Cervical Stenosis and Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ikemefuna Onyekwelu, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock and CHI St. Vincent Infirmary.

Yes, Dr. Ikemefuna Onyekwelu, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock

    3333 Springhill Dr, North Little Rock, AR

  • CHI St. Vincent Infirmary

    2 Saint Vincent Cir, Little Rock, AR