Chika Vera Anekwe, MD, MPH

Chika Vera Anekwe, MD, MPH

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4.75942 average rating from 138 patient reviews

Specialties

Affiliation

Mass General Brigham

Provider Locations

  • Waltham, MA
  • Boston, MA

Chika V. Anekwe, MD, MPH is the Obesity Medicine Clinical Director of the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Weight Center and an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS). She is the founding President of the New England Obesity Society.

Dr. Anekwe received her Bachelor of Arts in Molecular Biology from Princeton University, her MD from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, and her MPH from Columbia University. She completed her internship in Pediatrics at NYU Langone Medical Center/Bellevue Hospital and went on to complete her residency in General Preventive Medicine and Public Health at SUNY Stony Brook University Medical Center. Dr. Anekwe joined MGH in 2018; her professional interests are in the areas of clinical nutrition, obesity treatment, non-surgical weight management, health policy and community health outreach, with a special interest in underserved communities.

Education & Training

  • Residency: Suny, Stony Brook School of Medicine Health Sciences Center, Preventive Medicine and Public Health, 2014
  • Internship: NYU Langone, Pediatrics, 2012
  • Medical Education: University of Connecticut, Medicine, 2011

Board Certifications

  • Public Health and General Preventive Medicine, American Board of Preventive Medicine

Languages Spoken

  • English

Age Group Treated

  • Adults

Patient Feedback

4.75942 average rating from 138 reviews

  • she is an excellent medical professional- extremely talented and knowledgeable but also caring, respectful and thoughtful of patients struggles and desire to improve their health. I highly recommend her for individuals struggling with weight challenges.

    2026-06-27

  • Very happy with my results

    2026-06-13

  • Wonderful provider!

    2026-05-24

  • Dr. Anekwe is one of the few providers who shows interest and care in my progress and my personal well-being as well as getting to know me as a person. She is very thoughtful and knowledgeable and always offers suggestions and helpful suggestions on how to improve my weight loss journey as well as my health. I'm very grateful to be in her care.

    2026-05-18

  • Compassionate and easy to talk to!

    2026-04-26

  • She is very polite and courteous throughout the visit. Will follow through with new instructions and hopefully see the positive results

    2026-04-12

  • Friendly, respectful and professional healthcare provider. Offers understandable and supportive advice. Happy to work with her.

    2026-04-13

  • The doctor is very nice & very informative.

    2026-04-04

  • Very knowledgeable and caring.

    2026-04-01

  • Wonderful experience. She is outstanding.

    2026-03-31

  • The doctor listened, provided valuable feedback and plotted a plan to problem resolution, all I could ask for.

    2026-03-28

  • Everything good

    2026-03-28

  • Dr. Anekwe is caring, respectful, and knowledgeable.

    2026-03-20

  • I love Dr. A and have always received thoughtful, professional care from her.

    2026-03-20

  • I believe the doctor spent ample amount of time with me and gave me some great suggestions for continued success.

    2026-03-16

  • When I have my follow-up appointments with Dr. Anekwe it's always a great appt. with her. She's a excellent listener and always gives feedback to me. Once the appointment is over, I feel like we went over everything that we needed to and you feel great about it.

    2026-03-13

  • When I visited online, she was very in tune with what I was saying. I was expressing my feelings in regards to the medications and how they made me feel, the outcomes, and she took into consideration my other meds and so forth and the situation that I was going through at the time and to help make the best decision. And right now, so far, so good. Thank you very much.

    2026-02-20

  • Dr. Anekwe is a kind, knowledgeable professional. She asks pertinent questions and listens carefully to my responses. She stays up to date with my medical history and makes useful suggestions.

    2026-02-14

  • Very pleased

    2026-02-14

  • Very reasonable provider. Thank you.

    2026-02-11

  • I had a great experience with my healthcare provider. It provides the information and the care that I needed.

    2026-02-09

  • Dr. Anekwe took the time to truly listen to my concerns and asked thoughtful clarifying questions to fully understand them so she could address everything appropriately from a clinical perspective. She was warm, approachable, and made me feel completely comfortable. That sense of ease is so important when speaking with a physician because it allows you to be open and honest and creates a safe, supportive environment. It also meant a great deal to be cared for by an African American physician who understands the nuances of our culture and lived experiences. Representation in healthcare matters. Our patient populations are diverse, and having physicians who reflect and understand that diversity makes a meaningful difference in the quality of care.

    2026-02-09

  • Hello, I'm calling regarding Dr. Anekwe . And Dr. Anekwe goes above and beyond in her being very helpful and patient. She's seen me at the very last minute and been very courteous and very helpful and I just trust her judgment and I'm grateful that she's my doctor. [redacted]

    2026-01-28

  • I'm comfortable speaking with her about a subject that I can find to be very upsetting

    2026-01-25

  • I really like Dr. Anekwe. In addition to being knowledgeable and taking time with me, she is also personable and puts me at ease. I feel fortunate to be her patient.

    2026-01-21

  • Fabulous!

    2026-01-18

  • I love Dr. Anekwe, she is so thorough!

    2026-01-18

  • My Doctor is great and communicates with me in a clear and precise manner.

    2026-01-18

  • This doctor is fabulous! Highly recommend. I was so impressed with her on my first visit and how well she explained everything. The regiment she has me on has been life changing... my BP is good, my heart good, diabetes good. It has helped in every aspect of daily living. Much better quality of living.

    2026-01-17

  • Very thorough and professional, personable

    2025-12-12

  • Knowledgeable & sympathetic

    2025-12-01

  • Dr. Anekwe is very attentive to my questions and concerns about my new medication. She thoroughly answered my questions and took away any concerns I had.

    2025-11-27

  • Dr. Anekwe is always professional and kind. Though all our visits have been virtual, I feel completely satisfied with the care I have received from Dr. Anekwe and her staff.

    2025-11-24

  • She is excellent!

    2025-11-16

  • I love her

    2025-11-15

  • Dr. Anekwe has changed my life since I started seeing her. I have lost approximately 70 pounds, and my mental outlook is so much better. I feel and look better, I'm happier, and I thank her for this change.

    2025-11-12

  • This doctor is both caring and aware of my needs. She is a good physician.

    2025-11-01

  • Dr. Nekwe is a very kind doctor who is very thoughtful, thorough, and open. She discusses everything in detail and leaves no questions unanswered. She's very patient and able to listen attentively while giving back her thoughts and discussing the options I have available as a patient and any of my concerns and worries. I thank you for having such a thoughtful doctor and have a good day.

    2025-10-29

  • She listened very well, we discussed the issues and solutions. She valued my input and we developed a plan

    2025-10-28

  • Professional and respectful

    2025-10-27

  • The provider was caring and made me feel comfortable at my time of stress and worry.

    2025-10-19

  • Excellent professional and very attentive, I am very happy

    2025-10-05

  • Excellent!

    2025-09-29

  • Anekwe is a very professional doctor who seems to really care about her patients. She is knowledgable and courteous with the concerns I shared. It is a difficult problem I face, and believe she is a great guidance on my journey through this weight loss.

    2025-09-28

  • Was very helpful and patient in listening and explaining the treatment. I do appreciate her and her time.

    2025-09-20

  • Everything good

    2025-09-17

  • Very positive experience. Even though I was discouraged when I walked in, about weight loss options, Dr A made realize it's not hopeless & it's possible to lose weight to achieve my health needs.

    2025-09-03

  • She's compassionate and understanding and is engaged in the conversation.

    2025-08-24

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