Dr. Osita Onugha, MD
Dr. Osita Onugha, MD
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Insurance Accepted
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Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPOPrudent Buyer Large Group CA PPOPrudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
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Blue Card PPO
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Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
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Blue High Performance Network EPOBlue Shield of California PPOBronze 60 SHOP PPOBronze Full 4500 PPOPlatinum 90 PPOSilver 70 PPO
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Cigna PPOOpen Access Plus
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Premium
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Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPONorthern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
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SignatureValue - CA HMO
Locations
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Providence Saint John's Health Center2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Office4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 520, Torrance, CA 90503
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Stepan O Kasimain MD3831 Hughes Ave Ste 105, Culver City, CA 90232
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Office510 N Prospect Ave Ste 118, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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Two weeks ago I (78-yearold male) fell and hurt my side. As the day progressed, the pain increased. When I got up the next day, my pain had increased even more and my family took me to Providence Saint John’s emergency. Within a short time, I was X-rayed and was diagnosed with six fractured ribs whereupon my Doctor ordered a CT scan of my ribs which confirmed I had fractured six ribs and nearly all of them were displaced (meaning that they were more than a millimeter apart). Some were more than four millimeters apart. I was told that someone from Providence Saint John’s Rib Clinic would visit me. Osita Onugha, MD arrived and explained to me the two alternative treatments. The first was to do nothing and let the ribs refuse together. However the substantial displacement made that outcome unlikely, a much longer recovery period and raised my risk of pneumonia fairly high. He then described a surgery he recommended. Basically, through a few small incisions he would realign my rib
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Education
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
2007
Board Certifications
- General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Frequently Asked Questions
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Osita Onugha, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Onugha's profile.
Dr. Onugha in specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery. See more on Sharecare.
Dr. Onugha's office is located at 2121 Santa Monica Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90404. You can find other locations and directions on Sharecare.
Dr. Onugha provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Dr. Osita Onugha, MD is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center and Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance.
Yes, Dr. Osita Onugha, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.
Dr. Osita Onugha, MD has a star rating of 5.0/5. See more patient feedback on Sharecare.
Hospital Affiliations
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Providence Saint John's Health Center
2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
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Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance
4101 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA