Dr. Ndidi Azikiwe is board certified in general surgery, and her clinical interests are endocrine and minimally invasive surgery. She offers patients the most advanced technology and highest expertise in a comfortable and caring environment.
Education and TrainingDr. Azikiwe received her medical degree from The Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, and completed her residency in general surgery at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA, and her fellowship in laparoscopic/minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco, CA. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lincoln University in Lincoln, PA.
Minimally Invasive ProceduresMuch has changed in the field of surgery in recent years-to the advantage of the patient-and new technologies are being advanced all of the time. With minimally invasive procedures, referred to as laparoscopic or robotic surgery, patients generally recovery much more quickly than with traditional open surgery. That's because laparoscopic surgery requires smaller incisions, and cause less trauma to the body.
Endocrine DisordersDr. Azikiwe is experienced with endocrine disorders and surgery, offering relief to patients whose hormones are out of balance. Endocrine surgery typically includes surgery for the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands. It is a specialized surgical field where procedures are performed on endocrine glands to achieve a hormonal or anti-hormonal effect in the body. This almost always requires removing a tumor that has grown on or within an endocrine gland.
Some common endocrine disorders include:
- Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
- Osteoporosis
- Thyroid Cancer
- Addison's Disease
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Gestational Diabetes
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia
- Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism
- Menopause
- Obesity
EducationResidency:
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA
Undergraduate:
Lincoln University, Lincoln, PA
Medical School:
Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship:
St. Mary's Medical Center in San Francisco, CA,
Board CertificationsGeneral Surgery, ACS
