Dr. Ogugua Ndili Obi, is a pulmonary & critical care physician, & an assistant professor. She received her medical degree from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria in 1998 & her Master’s in Public Health & Master of Science in Epidemiology degrees from Harvard University School of Public Health in 2002 & 2004.Since joining the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, & Sleep Medicine in 2013, Dr. Obi has distinguished herself in her academic pursuits, resident & fellow teaching, & in service to BSOM & VMC. Dr. Obi was recently awarded the 2021 Department of Internal Medicine teaching recognition Award for Excellence in Teaching & Medical Education.

As clinical director of the sarcoidosis program, Dr. Obi worked extensively to establish the ECU Sarcoidosis Clinic as a WASOG recognized Sarcoidosis Center of Excellence. She also established the ECU Sarcoidosis Registry (ECUSaR) to better understand & characterize the disease here in Eastern NC.

Dr. Obi loves to travel with her family. They enjoy being in new places and seeing new things. She is married to Dr. Reginald Obi. They have three wonderful sons – Nnamdi, Ozioma, and Chigozie.