Chineze Ebo, MD
My name is Chineze “Chi” Ebo, and I am a 3rd year Pediatric Endocrinology Fellow at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC). I am from the Philadelphia area and attended Cornell University for college prior to attending medical school at Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University. I completed Pediatric Residency at CCHMC in 2022. My interest lies in health equity within pediatric endocrinology, focusing on reducing health disparities, improving access to care for marginalized communities, and addressing the barriers they face in managing endocrinopathies to improve overall health outcomes. My interest in health equity was shaped by my family’s experiences. As the child of Nigerian immigrants, my parents instilled in me a strong work ethic and a deep awareness of health disparities, often drawing from their own experiences in Nigeria. Their stories and perspectives inspired me put attention on addressing these inequities, both in the U.S. and globally, and to advocate for marginalized communities who face similar barriers to healthcare. Clinically, my interests are broad but include puberty, growth, reproductive endocrinology, neuroendocrinology, diabetes, and transgender health. My current research is focused on investigating potential racial disparities in the referral, diagnosis, and management of central precocious puberty, with the objective of identifying any inequities that could impact the overall care provided for individuals with precocious puberty. I am also interested in medical education and am currently developing a hands-on workshop for trainees that will use 3D pubertal models to enhance understanding of pubertal development, Tanner Staging, and management of pubertal disorders. During my residency, I completed an endocrinology elective in my intern year that opened my eyes to the breadth of the subspecialty and the close, long-term relationships endocrinologists develop with their patients and families. Managing chronic, lifelong endocrinopathies requires ongoing education and support, and I was drawn to the role of the endocrinologist as a lifelong partner in care. I also think that the endocrine system is a remarkably intricate and fascinating aspect of human physiology, and love learning about the different pathways and complexities of hormonal disorders. Many mentors have been and continue to be instrumental to my overall success in my career thus far, both in residency and fellowship. During residency, mentors such as Drs. Ndidi Unaka, Alexandra Corley, and Nick Deblasio were constant sources of inspiration and unwavering support. In fellowship, I’ve had the privilege of working with outstanding mentors who have been exceptional educators, advocates, and role models, including Drs. Nana-Hawa Yayah Jones, Iris Gutmark-Little, Nancy Crimmins, and Larry Dolan. I’m truly grateful for the village that has shaped both the physician and the person I am today.