Ikenna Ihim facts for kids

Ikenna Ihim ⁱ// (born October 27, 1984) is a Nigerian-American doctor and a kind-hearted person who helps others (a philanthropist). He is known for his work with a medical procedure called nasogastric intubation. Since 2020, he has been working hard on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping sick people.

Dr. Ikenna Ihim's Education and Medical Career

Ikenna Ihim studied at the University of Maryland, College Park. He earned a degree in biology there. After that, he went to St. Matthew's University to study medicine. He finished his medical studies in 2014.

Medical Training and Practice

From 2015 to 2018, Dr. Ihim completed his residency at Coney Island Hospital. A residency is a special training period for new doctors. He focused on internal medicine, which means he learned to treat adults for a wide range of illnesses.

Later, he received his medical license in North Carolina. He became a board-certified internist. This means he passed special exams to show he is an expert in internal medicine. He then started working as a doctor in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Business Education

While he was in medical school, Dr. Ihim also studied at Davenport University. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in healthcare management in 2017. This degree helps him understand how to run medical organizations.

Awards and Special Recognition

Dr. Ihim received a special honor in Nigeria. He was given a chieftaincy title as Nze Ikeoha 1 of Nkwerre. This is a respected title given to important people in the community.

Dr. Ihim's Personal Life

Ikenna Ihim was born in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. His family comes from Amorji-Ugwu, Nkwerre, in Imo State. His father, Nze O.F.N. Ihim, is a successful businessman. His mother is Daisy Ihim.

In 2021, Dr. Ihim married Nneka Egbujiobi. The couple welcomed their son, Noah, on May 14, 2025.