Peter Obiora Nwigwe
@peterobioranwigwe
Medical director and physician specializing in clinical leadership, telemedicine, and medical billing.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dynamic, multilingual medical doctor with over 10 years of progressive experience across clinical leadership, medico-legal consultation, medical billing and digital health.
As Medical Director I have overseen hospital operations, led accreditation efforts improving compliance ratings by 95%, and managed multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and resources.
I have delivered 4,200+ virtual consultations, conducted 350+ chart audits raising reimbursements by 35%, prepared 250+ medico-legal reports, and published 30+ peer-reviewed articles on health financing and digital health.
I coach clinicians in coding and compliance, consult on telehealth implementation and policy, and lead public-health programs including outbreak response and community vaccination campaigns.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Medical Director
St. Michael's Hospital
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Provide executive clinical leadership, governance and strategic planning; led accreditation programs improving compliance rating by 95% and established telehealth platforms that increased patient reach by 60%.
Public Health Specialist
NGOs / Independent
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 8 months)
Coordinated community health programs and led COVID-19 response in Enugu, overseeing testing, contact tracing and vaccination campaigns since 2016.
Telemedicine Consultant
Digital Health Platforms
Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 8 months)
Delivered 4,200+ virtual consultations and advised startups on telehealth compliance, coding and reimbursement policies across platforms including Amwell and Teladoc since 2015.
Medico-Legal Expert
Independent Practice
Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 8 months)
Prepared 250+ medico-legal reports and served as expert witness in malpractice cases, advising on documentation standards and liability prevention since 2015.
Medical Billing & Coding Expert
Freelance
Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 8 months)
Provided medical billing, coding and revenue cycle management services since 2014; conducted 350+ chart audits and increased reimbursement rates by 35% for multiple practices.
Medical Writer & Research Consultant
Freelance
Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 8 months)
Authored 30+ peer-reviewed articles and developed grant proposals and clinical guidelines adopted by NGOs and ministries of health since 2014.
Medical Director
Our Lady of Nigeria Catholic Hospital
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)
Oversaw clinical governance, operations and staff development; led disaster and pandemic medical response and maintained licensing and accreditation standards from 2021–2023.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Crimea Federal University, Simferopol
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S), Medicine
Completed medical training and awarded the M.B.B.S. degree in 2015.
CICambridge International
Cambridge International A-Level Certificate, Advanced Level (A-Level)
Completed Cambridge International Advanced Level (A-Level) qualifications in 2008.
University of Nigeria Secondary School, Enugu Campus
West African Senior School Certificate, Secondary Education
Completed secondary school education and obtained WAEC certification in 2007.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
NigeriaAuthorized to work in
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