Every once in a while, a medical mishap occurs in Nigeria that draws the attention of the population to the fact that people are posing as doctors who are not real doctors. Or in a different instance, they are practising doctors but their license has been revoked due to a disciplinary problem. But they have not seen it fit to discontinue practice until the licence is restored or never. Another of the bunch are the ones who have not registered altogether but are right in the practice of treating people. Normally, it is not as soon as you're out of medical school you get included in the list of registered doctors in Nigeria.
In case you're not sure of the significance of a doctor being registered, the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria is responsible for setting medical standards that must be adhered to at all times in practice. They have processes in place before a doctor is registered.
List of registered doctors in Nigeria

Below we have compiled a list of some of the best registered Nigeria doctors.
- Dr Ireti Sanni
Dr Ireti specializes in providing dental treatment and related therapy to people of all ages.
- Address: 22B Milverton Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
- Phone No: 0806 685 6109
- Dr Abuchi Okaro
Dr Abuchi is a UK based consultant general and laparoscopic surgeon that provides consultations and surgical procedures once a month at Euracare Nigeria.
- Address: 293 Younis Bashorun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos State Nigeria
- Phone No: 0700 3872 2273
- Dr Eze Chukwuemeka Okorie
Dr Eze is a medical doctor who specialises in neurology and internal medicine, including stroke treatment, peripheral neuropathy and epilepsy.
- Address: UNTH Ituku-Ozalla, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu Nigeria
- Phone No: 0703 343 2117
- Dr Ofondu Eugenia
Dr Ofondu is a consultant dermatologist and genito-urinary physician who also provides care and treatment for HIV/AIDS patients.
- Address: Federal Medical Centre, Orlu Road, Owerri, Imo Nigeria
- Phone No: 0702 8475635
- Dr Mohammed Sanusi Yusuf
Dr Mohammed is a medical practitioner with a speciality interest in general medicine.
- Address: UMTH Bama Road, Maiduguri, Borno Nigeria
- Phone No: 0806 953 8919
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Dr Ajuonuma Benneth C.
Dr Ajuonuma is a Nigerian consultant physician for neurological services.
- Address: Federal Medical Centre, Orlu Road, Owerri, Imo Nigeria
- Phone No: 0702 847 5638
- Dr Onwah Uzuaz
Dr Onwah is a Portharcourt based medical doctor with a speciality interest in the field of general medicine.
- Address: Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers Nigeria
- Phone No: 0803 886 7079
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Dr Oresanya Felix
Dr Oresanya Felix is an experienced dermatologist affiliated with St. Nicholas Hospital, rendering dermatological services in the areas of seborrheic dermatitis, chickenpox, measles, warts, skin disease etc.
- Address: St. Nicholas Hospital, 57, Campbell Street, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
- Phone No: 0803 525 1295
- Dr Solomon Onwude
Dr Solomon Onwude is an Abuja based family physician and general medical practitioner.
- Address: Plot 70 Kwame Nkrumah Crescent, Asokoro, Abuja
- Phone No: 0803 539 1954
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Rev Canon (Dr) Samuel O
Rev Canon is a consultant cardiologist affiliated renowned for providing professional medical services in the areas of thoracic surgery and cardiovascular diseases.
- Address: UNTH Ituku-Ozalla, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu Nigeria
- Phone No: 0803 712 4937
- Prof. Ihezue Chikwem
Prof. Ihezue Chikwem is medical consultant physician for psychiatric services based in Owerri
- Address: Federal Medical Centre, Orlu Road, Owerri, Imo Nigeria
- Phone No: 0702 847 5638
- Dr K.A. Omotosho
Dr Omotosho is an orthopaedic surgeon affiliated to Kamorass Medical Centre with areas of expertise in musculoskeletal system surgeries, adult trauma etc.
- Address: Plot 238A MuriOkunola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria
- Phone No: 0803 402 2440
- Dr Njoku Chiedum
Dr Njoku is an Enugu based medical doctor with a speciality interest in endocrinology and internal medicine, diabetes and other related diseases.
- Address: UNTH Ituku-Ozalla, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu Nigeria
- Phone No: 0706 409 190
- Dr Adeyemi Onabowale
Dr Adeyemi is an experienced Cardiologist with a speciality interest in diagnosis & treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, etc.
- Address: Plot 12 Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
- Phone No: 0812 800 8187
- Prof. Onwubere Basden Jones
Prof. Onwubere is an experienced cardiologist with a speciality interest in the treatment of hypertension and cardiovascular factors, congestive heart disease, peripheral artery disease, arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, HPB etc.
- Address: University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku Ozalla, Enugu Nigeria
- Phone No: 0803 322 7339
Conclusion
In the face of rising impersonation of Nigerian medical doctors, Sahara Reporters partnered with Code for Nigeria to launch a toolkit called Dodgy Doctors. You can check if the doctor you're meeting is registered with this toolkit. Just type in the name of the doctor and send. Then wait for the database to confirm whether your doctor is registered or not.
Read also: List of emergency numbers and services in Lagos
Source: Fine Lib