His clinical interests are complex general surgery, including pancreas, esophagus and re-operative surgery and critical care. As a trauma surgeon, Dr. Udekwu is trained to address most injuries to the neck, chest, abdomen and extremities, and generally in an emergency setting. These types of injuries are commonly caused by automobile accidents, but can also be caused by workplace accidents, falls, gunshot or stab wounds, or many other reasons. Dr. Udekwu practices with WakeMed Physician Practices - General Surgery and also works to treat many of WakeMed's most critically-ill emergency department patients.