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Midtown Plaza Office

2004 Hayes Street
Nashville, TN 37203

Hours:

Mo: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tu: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

We: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Th: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Fr: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Obinna "Obi" Umunakwe, M.D., Ph.D.

Physician - Ophthalmology
About

Dr. Obi Umunakwe grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. He earned his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from the Howard University in Washington, DC. He then attended Vanderbilt University where he received both his Ph.D. in Pathology and Doctor of Medicine degree. Dr. Umunakwe went on to complete his Ophthalmology residency and Glaucoma fellowship at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Umunakwe is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Umunakwe is a member of the American Glaucoma Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has published papers in highly regarded ophthalmology journals, has published book chapters, and has presented at national meetings including the American Glaucoma Society National Meeting, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, and the National Medical Association Annual Convention.

 Dr. Umunakwe has clinical and surgical expertise in the management of glaucoma as well as general ophthalmology. 

Ages Seen
18+
Education
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Residency
Duke University Hospital
Fellowship
Duke University Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology

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