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Dr. Onyinye Ugboaja, MD

Dr. Onyinye Ugboaja, MD

Internal Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Onyinye Ugboaja, MD is an internist in Sumter, SC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT / COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES in 2004. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Methodist Hospital and Hilton Head Regional Medical Center. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

129 N Washington St Sumter, SC 29150
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ugboaja specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
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Dr. Ugboaja's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ugboaja

3.1
26 ratings, 26 with a written review
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Definitely recommend
I will definitely recommend Dr Ugboaja because I had a great experience with her. First of all, there was no wait at all, she jumped on to the visit right away and was able to identify the problem quickly , offered the right treatment and made appropriate recommendations compasionately, I could tell she really cared as she proceeded to ask more questions related to the genesis of the problem which is truly lacking these days, I felt more comfortable as our conversation went on , did not feel rushed at all. It could not have been better!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 04, 2025
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Telehealth
When I had no choice, I used MDLive for a simple prescription request and this provider stated that what I described to her was normal. I absolutely was not going through anything normal and was unable to get my issues resolved. She sounded so uninterested in my concern, I would never return to her even if I was paid.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 02, 2025
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She sounded tired, almost slurred during our phone visit. To be fair it was 5:30pm but it was a bit disconcerting. Then she asked me about medications on my chart which were totally unrelated to what I was visiting for; thinly veiled curiosity about my personal life that wasn’t appropriate. However, she did the job and prescribed me the inhaler I needed, albeit she was offish.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous – Oct 17, 2024
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Great experience with this physician
This Dr listened to me when I was sick, I made multiple attempts to reach out to my doctor but never got a call back, I then reached out to Dr Ugboaja, she was so kind and empathetic, provided me with treatment that made me feel much better and saved me a trip to ER and from having huge bills to pay, I’m so grateful to Dr Ugboaja.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 03, 2024
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Wife could have died bc she hung up on me
Telehealth
Rude. Stubborn. Wouldn't listen. Then hung up on me. Wife ended up being diagnosed with meningitis. Week long stay in the hospital.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Aug 01, 2024
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Fantastic
Very helpful Dr. and attentive to details, made sure I understood everything about my illness with no rush! I love the fact she reviews everything with no stone unturned and makes appropriate references or referals.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 08, 2023
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Worst experience. Rude, condescending.
Telehealth
For the past 7 years I call Telemedicine 1-2x a year for antibiotics to treat a UTI. I have a personal medical condition that’s makes me more likely to have a uti. I called telemedicine and explained the situation, my history, how’s its fairly standard, and what was needed. This “doctor” immediately and rudely responded “There is no chance she’s prescribing me antibiotics and told me to go to the ER”. I began explaining my situation again and she starts yelling at me that “she knows more about medicine than I do, she was a trama nurse…”. I asked how it made any sense to send me to the ER when she can see in my history antibiotics work successfully and it’s been over 10 months since my last episode. SHE HUNG UP ON ME.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Michelle Barnhart – Nov 07, 2023
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Rude and condescending
Telehealth
Incredibly rude and condescending.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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Sep 26, 2023
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5 stars Great Dr
I love every bit of my consultation, it went great , all t's crossed and i's dotted, my expectations and more were met, felt well taken care of after my visit, will definitely recommend her, very professional and intelligent, she earned my trust after my visit!!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Grace – Aug 29, 2023
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No show on telemed appt - does not respect my time
MD Live appointment. No show. Next doc on the line immediately! Not respectful of patient's time.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Jun 17, 2023
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Best visit ever!
I really had a really great experience, very very Insightful visit!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 10, 2023
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Very rude
I have never been treated the way this doctor treated me from an MD live appointment. She constantly talks over you and is condescending and then proceeds to tell you patients are the problem. I think she is burnt out in her job and needs a new career. In her new career she should stay away from anything customer service related.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jun 01, 2023
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My visit went extremely well. She identified the issue and gave me clear instructions as to what to do. She was very knowledgeble and made sure I understood everything before ending the visit.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nakeya – Mar 19, 2023
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Wonderful visits
Dr. Ugboaja is such a great physician, I have had great positive experiences with her. She is quite thorough and very helpful. Was able to help out with what my previous Dr missed. She is a very smart Dr. Thank you .
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nancy – Jan 19, 2023
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Terrible
I Had MDLive appointment tonight with this “doctor.” After I explained my health condition that has been lifelong and diagnosed by multiple physicians, this individual did not believe what I was saying. She refused to look into the issue further and constantly spoke over me. Just told me to talk to my doctor, impossible to do at almost midnight on a Saturday night. Do not waste your time as this one obviously cannot fulfill her oath and does not seem interested in helping people. I would think a doctor would have at least heard about a major medical condition affecting perhaps 1 in 5 people. Maybe she should have went for a different career.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 20, 2022
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She took her time listening. She was caring and compassionate, never rushed.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Cy – Jun 12, 2021
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excellent
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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lala – May 05, 2021
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Awful visit!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Vincent – May 01, 2021
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Fantastic and thoughful Dr that is very understanding and knowledgeable , I highly recommend!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Amber – Mar 14, 2021
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Wonderful physician I must say! lots of light , understanding and knowledge shared during my consultation, I will definitelly recommend her.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Matt – Jan 16, 2021
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Dr. Onyinye Ugboaja, MD is an internist in Sumter, SC and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT / COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES in 2004. She is affiliated with medical facilities such...read more
  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Port Harcourt / College Of Health Sciences

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital129 N Washington St Sumter, SC 29150
1

Practice

Office13630 NW 8th St Sunrise, FL 33325
2

Practice

Northeast Methodist Hospital12412 Judson Rd Live Oak, TX 78233
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 12:00am - 11:45pm
    • Tue: 12:00am - 11:45pm
    • Wed: 12:00am - 11:45pm
    • Thu: 12:00am - 11:45pm
    • Fri: 12:00am - 11:45pm
    • Sat: 12:00am - 11:45pm
    • Sun: 12:00am - 11:45pm
  • Directions

Practice

Methodist Hospital7700 Floyd Curl Dr San Antonio, TX 78229
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Spartanburg Medical Center

    101 E Wood St
    Spartanburg, SC 29303
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr
    San Antonio, TX 78229
    Recipient of 57
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital

    298 Memorial Dr
    Seneca, SC 29672
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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