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."
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Abdominal Wall Supplement
- Aortic Lymph Node Excision
- Aortic Lymphatic Resection
- Appendix Resection
- Arthrocentesis
- Bilateral Fallopian Tubes Excision, Open
- Biopsy Of Lymph Node
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Cholecystectomy
- Colectomy With Removal Of Terminal Ileum
- Colostomy
- Cystogastrostomy
- Cystorrhaphy, Simple
- Cystotomy
- Descending Colectomy
- Diaphragm Open Excision
- Dilation Of Anal Sphincter
- Distal Pancreatectomy Without Pancreaticojejunostomy
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Enterocele Repair
- Enucleation Of Pancreatic Lesion
- Excision Jejunum
- Excision Of Bladder
- Excision Of Cecum
- Excision Of Diaphragm
- Excision Of Duodenum
- Excision Of Ileum
- Excision Of Large Intestine
- Excision Of Malignant Tumor Of Stomach
- Excision Of Ovary
- Excision Of Pancreas
- Excision Of Pericardium
- Excision Of Peritoneum
- Excision Of Rectum
- Excision Of Small Intestine
- Excision Of Spleen
- Excision Of Stomach
- Excision Of Stomach Pylorus
- Extirpation Of Common Hepatic Duct
- Gallbladder Resection
- Ganglion Cyst Excision
- Gastrectomy
- Gastric Plication
- Gynecologic Laparotomy
- Ileostomy
- Iliopopliteal Bypass
- Inguinal Lymph Node Excision
- Inguinal Orchiectomy
- Intestinal Lesion Excision Single Enterotomy
- Intestinal Resection
- Jejunojejunostomy
- Jejunum Resection
- Jejunum Transplant
- Laparoscopic Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Laparoscopic Ureteral Reimplantation
- Left Abdomen Muscle Excision
- Liver Resection
- Lobectomy
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Lymphadenectomy
- Mesenteric Lymph Node Excision
- Modified Radical Mastectomy
- Mucosal Proctectomy
- Muscle Flap
- Omentum Resection
- Oophorectomy
- Open Diagnostic Liver Excision
- Open Liver Excision
- Open Retroperitoneal Excision
- Open Right Lobe Liver Excision
- Ostectomy
- Ovarian Cystectomy
- Pancreatectomy
- Pancreatic Surgery
- Pancreaticoduodenectomy
- Pancreaticojejunostomy
- Parathyroid Tumor Surgery
- Partial Colectomy
- Partial Sternum Ostectomy
- Pelvic Exenteration
- Pelvic Ultrasound
- Pelvis Lymph Node Excision
- Pelvis Lymphatic Resection
- Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
- Perineal Proctectomy
- Peritoneal Release
- Portosystemic Shunt
- Prostatic Artery Embolization
- Pyloromyotomy
- Radical Cystectomy
- Radical Orchiectomy
- Radical Tumor Resection
- Rectal Excision
- Rectosigmoid Resection
- Right Colectomy
- Right Lobe Liver Resection
- Roux-En-Y Procedure
- Salpingostomy
- Sigmoid Colectomy
- Sigmoid Colon Resection
- Small Intestine Cancer Surgery
- Small Intestine Repair
- Spleen Resection
- Splenic Artery Ligation
- Splenic Flexure Mobilization
- Sternum Excision
- Sternum Resection
- Stomach Resection
- Subtotal Colectomy
- Suprarenal Gland Resection
- Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
- Thymus Resection
- Total Colectomy
- Total Pancreatectomy
- Total Pelvic Exenteration
- Total Proctocolectomy
- Transplant Pneumonectomy
- Transverse Colectomy
- Transverse Colon Resection
- Tumor Debulking
- Unilateral Oophorectomy
- Unilateral Orchiectomy
- Unilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy
- Uterus Resection
- Vagina Excision, Open
- Vaginal Cuff Excision
- Whole Lung Lavage
- Wide Local Excision
Practice locations
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110 Irving St NW
Cancer Institute 2nd Fl
Washington, DC, 20010
3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 4th Fl
Washington, DC, 20007
12158 Central Ave
Ste 700
Mitchellville, MD, 20721
Insurance
This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health. NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card. *Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
Fellowship: Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2012)
Residency: Howard University Hospital (2010)
Medical School: University of Nigeria (1995)