Onyema, Chuka, MBBS, FWACP

Consultant Cardiologist

Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakiliki

Abakaliki, Ebonyi, Nigeria

Dr. Chuka Timothy Onyema is a Consultant Cardiologist at Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki and serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at Alex Ekwueme Federal University. He is a Fellow of the West African College of Physicians in Cardiology and a Member in Internal Medicine, having completed his medical degree at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus.

Dr. Onyema is a certified Critical Care Specialist with expertise in adult and pediatric echocardiography, electrocardiography, and cardiac investigative studies. He is actively involved in cardiovascular research and medical education, with particular focus on peripartum cardiomyopathy, infective endocarditis, and cardiovascular disease patterns in Nigeria. His research contributions include publications in the European Journal of Heart Failure and collaborations with international cardiovascular registries.

He serves as a Master Trainer for the Nigerian Cardiac Society's Bring Back to Life program and is certified in AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life Support. Dr. Onyema is passionate about advancing evidence-based emergency and critical care in resource-limited settings, organizing AHA-certified BLS, ACLS, and PALS courses throughout Nigeria.

His clinical expertise encompasses comprehensive cardiology services, critical care medicine, and resuscitation training. Dr. Onyema is committed to improving cardiovascular outcomes through clinical excellence, research, and education in Sub-Saharan Africa.