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Jennifer I. Obi, MD

Jennifer I. Obi, MD

About Dr. Jennifer I. Obi

4.9 out of 5 (72 ratings)

Dr. Jennifer Ifeoma Obi is board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. She specializes in respiratory disease management, bronchoscopy, central lines, pulmonary function tests and intubations. 

Dr. Obi’s goal is to improve each patient’s quality of life, providing exceptional care with over 17 years of experience. She believes that beyond being the expert for her patients, it’s important that she gets to know the unique personality and circumstance each patient brings. Her philosophy of care is that a strong patient and physician relationship is at the heart of great health care. 

In addition to her unique training, which encompasses pulmonary function testing and interstitial lung diseases such as sarcoidosis and pulmonary fibrosis, she believes in quality individualized care. By connecting with her patients, she is able to enlighten them about their treatment plans while empowering them to live healthier and happier lives. 

Outside of the office, Dr. Obi enjoys traveling, reading, writing, playing badminton and exploring her community. 

Education & Training

  • Fellowship, Internal Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • Fellowship, Pulmonary Disease, Howard University Hospital 
  • Residency, Health Policy, George Washington University 
  • Residency, Internal Medicine, Howard University Hospital 
  • College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Ituku-Ozalla

Certifications & Affiliations

  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Diseases
  • Critical Care
  • American Thoracic Surgery
  • American Association of Chest Physicians
  • American College of Physicians

Honors & Awards

  • 2018 Resident Teacher Award , Howard University
  • 2017 NIH/NMA Travel Award, National Medical Association 
  • 2016 Outstanding Dedicated Service Award, Howard University Internal Medicine

Clinical Interests

  • Pulmonary
  • Critical Care
  • Asthma
  • COPD
  • Interstitial Lung Diseases

Northside Provider Directory Details

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