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Ngozi Ezinne Nwakama, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

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Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease)

Professional interests include: enlarged heart (cardiomegaly), bicuspid aortic valve disease, chest pain, and more.

5601 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239

(443) 444-8000

Ngozi Ezinne Nwakama, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is in Baltimore, MD specializing in cardiology (heart disease). Ngozi Ezinne Nwakama, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is affiliated with MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

5601 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239

Some issues Ngozi Ezinne Nwakama, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT can help you with:

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.

Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC)

Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is a device implantation procedure that reduces the risk of stroke for patients who have atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart beats out of rhythm. Atrial fibrillation causes blood to collect in the left atrial appendage, a small sac located in the top left chamber of the heart. The blood that collects in this appendage can form clots and cause stroke when pumped out of the heart.

To implant the device, a long, flexible tube, called a catheter, is inserted into a large vein in the groin and advanced to the heart. Once the tube reaches the left side of the heart, X-ray is used to guide a thinner catheter into the left atrial appendage. The tiny device is then passed through the tube and into the appendage. When the doctor has made sure it is in the right place, she takes the catheter out, and the procedure is completed.

This minimally invasive procedure usually requires a hospital stay of at least one day. Normal activities may be resumed within a few days. About 45 days following implantation, a test will be done to determine whether the device has closed the left atrial appendage. Check-ups have to be performed every year to make sure the device is in place.

hospital care	124
inpatient care	112
outpatient care	12

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	81
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	30
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	62
Dementia	45
Cancer	18

doctor visit	23
hospital care	77
inpatient care	78

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	26
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	67
Dementia	49
Cancer	13

doctor visit	15
hospital care	36
inpatient care	37

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	76
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	67
Dementia	26
Cancer	0

doctor visit	22
hospital care	13
inpatient care	14

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	22

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	41
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	56
Dementia	41
Cancer	0

hospital care	78
inpatient care	31
outpatient care	47

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	73
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	17
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	55
Dementia	35
Cancer	12

hospital care	315
inpatient care	128
outpatient care	187

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Ngozi Ezinne Nwakama, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Ngozi Ezinne Nwakama, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT treated as in Baltimore, MD were hospital care, outpatient care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	20
hospital care	107
inpatient care	66
outpatient care	82

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Ngozi Ezinne Nwakama, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	33
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	7
75 to 84	10
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	14

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Ngozi Ezinne Nwakama, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Ngozi Ezinne Nwakama, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	19
Cancer	4

Education & Training

She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant and has a state license in Maryland.

Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ngozi Ezinne Nwakama, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

MedStar Health

MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC

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Biography

Ms. Ngozi Nwakama works as a cardiology (heart disease). Her clinical interests include double aortic arch, eisenmenger syndrome, and atrial fibrillation. Ms. Nwakama speaks Igbo. She is professionally affiliated with MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital.