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Valerie Nwanji

Valerie Nwanji, MD

Nephrology

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-65
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Affiliations

  • Cooper University Hospital

About Valerie Nwanji

Title

Nephrologist

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Titles

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Awards and Honors

Nephrology Resident of the Year Award, 2020 - Penn State Hershey Medical Center

Alpha Omega Alpha

Professional Memberships

American College of Physicians

American Society of Nephrology

Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas

Selected Publications

De Souza L, Nwanji V, Kaur G. An auspicious triumph of recovery from dialysis-requiring acute kidney injury in COVID-19 in a patient with chronic kidney disease, α-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and liver transplant: A case report. Clin Nephrol. 2020 Dec;94(6):297-306. doi: 10.5414/CN110294. PMID: 32909541."

Nwanji V, Burkholder G, Kaur G. A Case Report of Malfunctioning Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter in a Patient With Diverticulitis With a Phlegmon. Cureus. 2021 Apr 13;13(4):e14455. doi: 10.7759/cureus.14455. PMID: 33996315; PMCID: PMC8115192."

Nwanji V, Ghahramani A, Dauleh M, Ghahramani N. Knowledge about Benefits of Kidney Transplantation: A Survey of Dialysis Patients. Ann Urol Nehrol. 2021;2(5):550. Epub 2021 May 13. PMID: 34368803; PMCID: PMC8341390.

Departments

Nephrology

Practice Group :

Cooper University Physicians

Locations

    • 3 Cooper Plaza, Sheridan Pavilion, Suite 104, Camden, NJ 08103
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Clinical Interests

Chronic kidney disease management, hypertension, and community engagement

Education and Training

Education

  • Fellowship: The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Nephrology, 2023
  • Internship/Residency: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2021
  • Medical School: New York Medical College, Medical Training, 2018

Board Certifications

  • Nephrology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2024
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2021

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid HMO
  • Aetna Dental Health
  • Aetna First Health (Coventry)
  • Aetna HMO/PPO/POS
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Quality Health
  • Aetna Whole Health
  • Aetna Workers Comp
  • AmeriHealth Comp Services (Workers Comp)
  • AmeriHealth HMO/PPO/POS
  • AmeriHealth Medicare
  • AmeriHealth Value Network
  • Braven Health Medicare
  • Cigna Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • Cigna HMO/PPO/POS
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Cigna One Health
  • Clover Health Medicare PPO
  • Consumer Health Network Workers Comp
  • Fidelis Care Medicaid HMO
  • First MCO Group Health
  • First MCO Workers Comp
  • Galaxy Health Network Group Health
  • Galaxy Health Network Workers Comp
  • Guardian
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey HMO/PPO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Omnia
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey State Benefit Plans
  • Horizon NJ Health Medicaid HMO
  • Horizon NJ Health NJ Family Kidcare
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare PPO
  • Humana Military Prime
  • Humana Military Standard
  • Humana Military TriCare
  • Independence Blue Cross Comp Services (Workers Comp)
  • Independence Blue Cross IBC PPO
  • Independence Blue Cross Keystone Healthplan East
  • Independence Blue Cross Medicare
  • Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
  • Jefferson Health Plans Medicare HMO
  • Jefferson Health Plans Medicare PPO
  • Liberty Mutual Auto
  • Liberty Mutual Workers Comp
  • Longevity Health Plan Medicare PPO I-SNP
  • Magellan Behavioral Health
  • MagnaCare Auto
  • MagnaCare Group Health
  • MagnaCare Workers Comp
  • Medicaid (NJ)
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PHCS
  • NJ Manufacturers Auto
  • NJ Manufacturers Workers Comp
  • Prime Health Services Auto/Workers Comp
  • Prime Health Services Group Health
  • QualCare Emblem Health
  • QualCare HMO/PPO
  • QualCare Workers Comp
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Three Rivers Contigo
  • Three Rivers Devon
  • United Behavioral Health Group Health
  • United Behavioral Health Medicaid
  • United Behavioral Health Medicare
  • United Behavioral Health Optum
  • United Healthcare AARP
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid HMO
  • United Healthcare Community Plan NJ Family Kidcare
  • United Healthcare Dental
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete D-SNP
  • United Healthcare Group Health
  • United Healthcare Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Medicare
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • US Family Health Plan
  • VA Community Care Network
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpoint Medicaid HMO
  • Wellpoint Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

109 ratings, 31 reviews

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  • Reviewed on 5/16/2026

    Dr NWANJI took the time to thoroughly explain my situation to me in terms that I could understand. My condition began when I was a child. I am now a senior citizen and looking forward to my next appointment with her.

  • Reviewed on 5/2/2026

    Was treated with respect

  • Reviewed on 4/27/2026

    Dr Nwanji was very professional and friendly. She kindly explained things that I was particularly interested in.

  • Reviewed on 4/25/2026

    Very comfortable and Professionals concerning and compassionate. Provided good information and answed all of my questions in lay language so I could understand.

  • Reviewed on 4/24/2026

    Dr Nwanji is a very knowledgeable, kind, and compassionate physician.

  • Reviewed on 3/27/2026

    Dr. Nwanji was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Made me feel comfortable.

  • Reviewed on 3/26/2026

    She was informative and very pleasant.

  • Reviewed on 3/24/2026

    Yes, I enjoyed the visit that I had and I liked the interview and whatnot that I did have. I made an appointment to come see Dr. Kim to get some more tests done and I'm also going to Lab Core to get those things done because that is some of the things that she wanted done. So I'm going to get them done and I enjoyed the visit and I got a lot of information and I'm so thankful that Cooper Hospital's there and things are going well. Thank you so much. What do I press now? Do I press anything now?

  • Reviewed on 12/8/2025

    My Dr is the very best

  • Reviewed on 12/6/2025

    Valerie is very good! I am happy to have her as my physician.

  • Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    I'm very satisfied.

  • Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    Dr Nwanji is the very best Dr I ever seen

  • Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    Dr. Nwanji was knowledgeable, patient, and caring. I couldn't ask for more from a health care professional.

  • Reviewed on 11/2/2025

    Personally, I like the attention the doctor gives me.

  • Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Thoughtful, thorough, made me feel comfortable

  • Reviewed on 10/18/2025

    This was my first visit with the provider, so I only just met her. If there is consistent care, I would love to refer F&F to her for care.

  • Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    Dr: Kauffman Dr Ginesburg ( heart doctor ) Dr nuanji ( kidney doctor ) Are the best /

  • Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    The visit was everything that I expected. No complaints.

  • Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    I didn't understand the relevance of most of the questions. All of the health care personnel I encountered seemed pleasant and professional.

  • Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Not much to say. My visits are always easy and everyone is very professional and considerate. Five Stars!

  • Reviewed on 8/4/2025

    She is awesome

  • Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    The position was one of the most professional and caring positions I've had at Cooper in a while.

  • Reviewed on 7/26/2025

    It was a great. Visit all around

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    I would highly recommend Dr. Nwanji . She was very personable and thorough answering all of my questions and describing my test resulting in a clear detail.

  • Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    The doctor was very nice, very informative, very helpful, very caring and willing too. Go outside the box to try to find the Perfect. Solution four my medical issues

  • Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Dr. Nwanji was wonderful! She was warm, friendly, professional, attentive, patient and very thorough.

  • Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Every one of the staff is kind.

  • Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    Your staff was great

  • Reviewed on 6/19/2025

    Dr.Nwanji is very knowledgeable, extremely compassionate and an expert listener.

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    She was courtesy and understanding and I understood everything she provided for me. And I think there should be more doctors like her. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 3/13/2025

    They treated me with respect,i really like cooper University healthcare.