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Dr. Uche G. Iheme Mmci, MD

(Dr. Uche G. Iheme, M.D.)

(29 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Professional interests include: depression, insomnia, ringworm , and more.

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code G10
Cleveland, OH 44195

(216) 444-5665

Dr. Uche G. Iheme Mmci, MD is an internist in Bedford, OH specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). Dr. Uche G. Iheme Mmci, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

88 Center Road Suite 130
Bedford, OH 44146

Address:

9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code G10
Cleveland, OH 44195

Some issues Dr. Uche G. Iheme Mmci, MD can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

doctor visit	626
hospital care	116
inpatient care	116

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	276
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	44
Less than 65	120

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	45
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

doctor visit	623
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	54
Black	281
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	39
Less than 65	104

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

doctor visit	491
hospital care	120
inpatient care	120

**Gender**
Male	380
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	514
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	76
Less than 65	168

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	47
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

doctor visit	512
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	271
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	38
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	44
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

doctor visit	505
hospital care	83
inpatient care	83

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	269
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	43
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	46
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

doctor visit	478
hospital care	139
inpatient care	139

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	265
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	39
Less than 65	81

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	46
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

doctor visit	448

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	216
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	34
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

doctor visit	229
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	168
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	33
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

doctor visit	533
hospital care	138
inpatient care	138

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Uche G. Iheme Mmci, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Uche G. Iheme Mmci, MD treated as an internist in Bedford, OH were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	495
hospital care	104
inpatient care	104

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Uche G. Iheme Mmci, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	226
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	57
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	74
85 and over	34
Less than 65	71
65 to 74	123

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Uche G. Iheme Mmci, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Uche G. Iheme Mmci, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	10
Dementia	9

Education & Training

He completed residency at North General Hospital. He is certified by the Internal Medicine and has a state license in Ohio.

Residency: North General Hospital (1998)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Uche G. Iheme Mmci, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Uche G. Iheme Mmci, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 29 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Uche G. Iheme Mmci, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bedford, OH.

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Biography

Dr. Uche Iheme has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. These areas are among his clinical interests: depression, female incontinence, and restless leg syndrome. Dr. Iheme trained at North General Hospital for his residency. He is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.