Author: Dr. Okechukwu Ernest Obua

Dr. Okechukwu Ernest Obua serves as Chief Medical Officer at CORAS Wellness & Behavioral Health, where he oversees medical care for all patients across the organization’s methadone, detox, and rehabilitation programs.

Dr. Obua trained in family medicine at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, where he developed a deep interest in addiction medicine after witnessing the confusion and inconsistency in how opioid prescriptions were handled. Since completing his residency in 2009, Dr. Obua has practiced addiction medicine exclusively, specializing in running methadone clinics as a medical director.

Dr. Obua holds the following board certifications and credentials:

Diplomate, American Board of Family Medicine
Diplomate, American Board of Substance use disorder Medicine
Diplomate, American Board of Preventive Medicine (Substance use disorder)
Fellow, American Society of Substance use disorder Medicine (FASAM)

He attends the annual ASAM conference to stay current on new developments in substance use disorder treatment and evidence-based practices.

His approach to treating opioid use disorder is grounded in compassion and medical science. Opioid use disorder is not different from high blood pressure, not different from diabetes. It is a medical condition that has to be treated. Dr. Obua is known for his individualized approach to patient care, carefully assessing each person’s unique situation to determine the most appropriate treatment plan.

With more than 17 years of experience in addiction medicine and a deep commitment to his patients, Dr. Obua brings both clinical expertise and genuine care to his work at CORAS Wellness.