Uzondu Agochukwu
Professor
Uzondu Agochukwu
Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Surgery: Orthopedic
- UAGOCHUKWU@augusta.edu
- (762) 375-2847
- BA 3300
Education
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MD, Medicine Indiana University Purdue Univ, 2007
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BS, Microbiology/Bacteriology Louisiana State University Hea, 2003
Certifications
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DEAL Drug Enforcement Admin, 2025
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DEAL Drug Enforcement Admin, 2022
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PHY GA Composite Medical Brd, 2016
Awards & Honors
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MCG Exemplary Teaching Award MCG, 2025
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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RSUR 5003
Orthopedics
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SURG 5000
Basic Clkshp in SURG: Basic Surgery Clerkship
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SURG 5003
General Surgery Extn.: Integrated Anatomy, Ortho Surg
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SURG 5275
Orthopedics Externship: Extern 4wks, Orthopedic Surg
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SURG 5007
Surgery Sub-I: Surgery Sub I, Orthopedic Surg
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- PubMed-Indexed Productivity of Matched Orthopedic Surgery Applicants Before and After Step 1 Scoring Transition., 2025
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Short-term outcomes after primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty in patients with cervical spine pathology or previous cervical spine surgery compared to those without., 2022
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Type II Odontoid Fractures Case Series: History of Seizures a Risk Factor for Failure of Non-operative Treatment of Type II Odontoid Fractures., 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Device profile of the sapphire XTM anterior cervical plate system: overview of its safety and efficacy., 2021
Journal Article, Academic Journal - Chapter 29: Thoracolumbar and Lumbosacral Trauma, 2021
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-Revised
Department Service
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Medical College of Georgia Orthopaedic Residency Program 2023 - Present
Role: Other
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Orthopaedic Executive Committee 2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Special Program Review Committee 2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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MCG Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery at Augusta University 2019 - Present
Role: Other
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MCG Spine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at Augusta University 2019 - Present
Role: Other
College Service
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Medical College of Georgia Admission Committee 2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Medical College of Georgia Faculty Senate Diversity Committee 2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Black Men of MCG 2020 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
University Service
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MCG Admission Committee 2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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AO Spine North America 2020 - Present