Ngozi Lina Ekeigwe, FWACP

Federal University Teaching Hospital

Dr. Ngozi Lina Ekeigwe is a consultant rheumatologist at the Federal University Teaching Hospital in Owerri, Nigeria. She has over a decade of experience in internal medicine, having previously served as a resident at the same hospital and as a medical officer at the Nigerian Ministry of Defense. Her academic and clinical focus lies in the diagnosis and management of autoimmune and rheumatic diseases, with a special interest in lupus and systemic vasculitis. Her research includes studies on systemic lupus erythematosus and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis. She has made significant contributions to understanding the pattern of autoimmune diseases in Nigeria, with her research focusing on local presentations and treatment outcomes. Dr. Ekeigwe is a member of several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Society of Rheumatology and the African League of Associations for Rheumatology.