About me
Chukwuemeka Ihemelandu, MD, is a board-certified surgical oncologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He is a Professor of Surgical Oncology at Georgetown University Medical School and is a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) as well as the Society of Surgery for the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) and Association of Academic Surgeons.
Dr. Ihemelandu specializes in the treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis, or cancer of the abdomen, through the use of cytoreductive surgery and intraoperative chemotherapy. He also specializes in the treatment of gastric cancer, sarcoma and pancreatic cancer. His clinical interests include advanced abdominal cancers. His research interests include analyzing the use of near-infrared fluorescent technology to look for microscopic cancer during surgery to aid in the complete removal of a disease. He is also analyzing the molecular profile of unique tumors in the abdomen to understand how treatment can be personalized for each patient.
Dr. Ihemelandu received his medical degree from the University of Nigeria Medical School. He then completed his residency in general surgery at Howard University Hospital before completing a two-year fellowship in surgical oncology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
MedStar Washington Hospital Center is the only center in Washington DC, and one of few facilities in the region, that performs cytoreductive surgery for patients with cancer of the abdomen. Dr. Ihemelandu is spearheading the use of near-infrared fluorescence in surgical procedures as well as the use of biomarkers to provide personalized cancer treatment for patients at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Outside of his time at the hospital, Dr. Ihemelandu enjoys spending time with his wife and his two daughters.
"I have a special responsibility to my patients. When a patient comes to see me, I treat them as a whole person, emotionally, physically and spiritually. I am very well trained and I work to achieve the best outcome for my patients, regardless of where they are in their treatment. I take the time to listen to my patients and identify with what they are going through. What gives me the greatest joy is when I'm able to help my patients achieve even the smallest of victories."
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Acral Lentiginous Melanoma
- Adamantinoma
- Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma
- Anal Cancer
- Angiosarcoma
- Anorectal Cancer
- Appendiceal Cancer
- Benign Neoplasm Bone
- Bile Duct Occlusion
- Biliary Colic
- Biliary Tract Disease
- Bone Cyst
- Bone Sarcoma
- Bone Tumor
- Brain Metastases
- Breast Cancer During Pregnancy
- Carcinoid Of Stomach
- Carcinoid Tumor
- Carcinoid Tumor Of Pancreas
- Cardiac Sarcoma
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Cholelithiasis
- Chondrosarcoma
- Colorectal Malignancy
- Composite Hemangioendothelioma
- Cutaneous B Cell Lymphoma
- Cutaneous Lymphoma
- Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma
- Cystadenoma Of Pancreas
- Dermatofibrosarcoma Protruberans
- Endovascular Papillary Angioendothelioma
- Esophageal Cancer
- Ewings Sarcoma
- Family History Of Colon Cancer
- Fibrosarcoma
- Fibrosarcoma Of The Head & Neck
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gastric Lymphoma
- Gastrin Secreting Tumor Of Pancreas
- Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Stromal Tumors
- Graft Versus Host Disease
- Groin Mass
- Head And Neck Melanoma
- Head And Neck Sarcoma
- Hemangioendothelioma
- Hepatic Cyst
- Hepatic Infarction
- Hepatobiliary Malignancies
- Hepatoblastoma
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- Insulinoma
- Intestinal Carcinoid Tumor
- Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm
- Invasive Breast Cancer
- Islet Cell Tumor
- Kaposi Sarcoma
- Kaposiform Hemangioendothelioma
- Leiomyosarcoma
- Liposarcoma
- Liver Abscess
- Liver Cancer
- Liver Laceration
- Liver Mass
- Liver Metastases
- Lymphadenopathy
- Lynch Syndrome
- Malignant Carcinoid Tumor Of Colon
- Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma (MFH)
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Pancreatic Duct
- Malignant Neoplasm Of Skin Appendages
- Malignant Rectal Neoplasm
- Malignant Tumor Of Extrahepatic Bile Duct
- Mass On Trunk
- Metastatic Colon Cancer
- Myxofibrosarcoma
- Neuroectodermal Tumor
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Neurofibrosarcoma
- Obstructive Jaundice
- Osteosarcoma
- Pancreas Cancer
- Pancreas Head Cancer
- Pancreas Tail Cancer
- Pancreatic Mass
- Pancreaticobiliary Disease
- Papillary Stenosis
- Perforation Of Bile Duct
- Perforation Of Gallbladder
- Perianal Hematoma
- Peritoneal Surface Malignancy
- Pleomorphic Sarcoma
- Postcholecystectomy Syndrome (PCS)
- Pseudocyst
- Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
- Rectal Cancer
- Rectal Carcinoma In Situ
- Recurrent Colorectal Cancer
- Retiform Hemangioendothelioma
- Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma
- Retroperitoneal Sarcoma
- Rhabdomyosarcoma
- Sarcoma
- Sarcoma Botryoides
- Sarcoma Of The Lung
- Sezary Syndrome
- Small Bowel Cancer
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Spindle Cell Hemangioma
- Stomach Cancer
- Stromal Tumor Of Intestine
- Sweat Gland Carcinoma
- Synovial Sarcoma
- Triple Negative Breast Cancer
- Tufted Angioma
Procedures I perform
- Anastomosis Of Pancreatic Duct
- Bile Duct Biopsy
- Bile Duct Repair
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Cancer Risk Reduction Surgery
- Cancer Surgery
- Cholecystenterostomy
- Cholecystogastrostomy
- Choledochoenterostomy
- Choledochoplasty
- Closure Of Biliary Fistula
- Common Duct Exploration
- Cytoreduction Surgery
- Destruction Of Liver Lesions
- Excision Of Ampulla Of Vater
- Excision Of Choledochal Cyst
- Excision Of Pancreatic Lesions
- Extracorporeal Circulation For Hepatic Assistance
- Internal Drainage Of Pancreatic Cyst
- Intestinal Cancer Surgery
- Intraperitoneal Hyperthermic Chemoperfusion
- Islet Cell Tumor Resection
- Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
- Laparoscopic Liver Resection
- Laparoscopic Resection Head Of Pancreas
- Laparoscopic Whipple Procedure
- Limb Sparing Surgery
- Localized Perfusion Of Liver
- Minimally Invasive Lymph Node Dissection
- Oncologic Reconstruction
- Open Biopsy Of Pancreas
- Pancreatectomy
- Pancreatic Debridement
- Pancreatic Surgery
- Pancreaticojejunostomy
- Proximal Pancreatectomy
- Radical Subtotal Pancreatectomy
- Repair Of Laceration Of Gallbladder
- Repair Of Liver Laceration
- Repair Of Pancreas
- Retroperitoneal Sarcoma Resection
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Staging Laparotomy
- Stomach Tumor Surgery
- Surgical Management Of Advanced Hepato Biliary Cancer
- Transduodenal Sphincterotomy
- Transhepatic Biliary Catheter
- Transhepatic Biliary Stent Placement
- Transhepatic Biliary Stone Removal
- Transhepatic Biliary Stricture Dilation
- Whipple Procedure
Practice locations
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3800 Reservoir Road Northwest Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 4th Fl Washington, DC, 20007
202-877-4599Fax 202-877-0448
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Blue Choice Advantage & Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans/ UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans HMO, POS, PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO, GEHA, Compass Rose)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv/Special Needs Plans
- UHC Community Plan of MD
- Private Health Care Systems (PHCS) (PPO)
- Medicare Fee for Service
- Kaiser Virginia Premier
- Kaiser PermanenteSelect-Added Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Signature-Added Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus (Medicare Supplemental Plan)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS
- Kaiser MD Medicaid MCO
- Cigna HealthSpring Medicare Advantage
- CFBCBS Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)
- CFBCBS EPO
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland
- Choice POS & Choice POS II
- PPO and PPO Plus
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CFBCBS Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Innovation Health: POS
- Aetna Innovations: HMO & EPO Plus
- Network OA
- Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus
- CFBSBC Blue Preferred PPO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access (OA)
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Open EPO Plus
- Open POS II
- POS OA & OA Plus
- Opoen HMO Option
- Open HMO
- Innovation Health: PPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- CIGNA EPO
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Innovation Health: POS Plus
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice
- Innovation Health: Indemnity
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- BlueChoice Open Access
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Aetna HMO
- Innovation Health: Open POS Plus
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- United Student Resources
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- MedStar Select (MedStar Associates' Plan)
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Tricare for Life (Medicare Supplemental Plan)
- Tricare Prime
- FIRST HEALTH
- First Health PPO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- CFBCBS (NCA) Indemnity
- CFBCBS Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- CFBCBS Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)
- CFBCBS Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- CFBCBS BlueChoice HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund) Innovation Health: Network Only Plus
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgery
Fellowship Program: Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2012)
Residency Program: Howard University Hospital (2010)
Medical School: University of Nigeria Medical School (1995)