Uzoamaka Nwokorie, PA-C

Uzoamaka Nwokorie, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant with CloseKnit in Bethesda, MD. She welcomes patients with common illnesses, chronic diseases, and the minor injuries that affect everyday quality of life. Fluent in both English and Igbo, she is well suited to caring for patients from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.

Why patients choose Ms. Nwokorie

She takes time to understand each patient’s condition and builds an individualized treatment plan, pairing prescriptions with practical lifestyle and diet recommendations to support a quick, lasting recovery. She answers questions, schedules follow-ups, and writes specialist referrals as needed — and is known for her focus on patient advocacy and engagement.

Education & credentials

Ms. Nwokorie earned her bachelor’s degree from Howard University and her master’s in health sciences from the University of Washington School of Medicine. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA).

Practice focus

Adult primary care at CloseKnit, including preventive care and wellness, chronic disease management, and treatment of acute illness and minor injuries.

Please note: CloseKnit offers same- and next-day in-person and telehealth appointments. The practice is in network with Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Emblem Health, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, and UnitedHealthcare Oxford, among 200+ plans.