Chinemelum Chris-Ukah, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Pronouns: (She/Her/Hers)
Languages spoken: English
Clinical Locations
Biography
Chinemelum Sonia Chris-Ukah is a skilled Psychiatric Physician Assistant working in our Plano, Texas location. With over six years of experience as an outpatient clinical provider, Sonia is dedicated to delivering high-quality mental health care. She holds a Psychiatry Certificate for Physician Assistants from Rocky Mountain University and has completed advanced psychopharmacology training, equipping her with essential skills in managing patients with various psychiatric disorders.
Sonia is board-certified and licensed in Texas, with proficiency in multiple electronic medical record systems including Athena, eClinicalWorks, and EPIC. Her professional journey includes significant roles at Geode Health, where she conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and treats a wide range of conditions such as anxiety disorders, major depressive disorder, and PTSD.
Before joining Geode Health, Sonia gained valuable experience in internal medicine, managing both acute and chronic conditions, including psychiatric disorders. Her diverse background also includes work in pain management, where she provided treatment for chronic pain conditions and educated patients on medication regimens and treatment options.
Passionate about patient care, Sonia collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic treatment for her patients, making her a vital asset to our healthcare community.
Specialties
- Physician Assistant
Areas of Interest
- Eating Disorder Treatment
- Mood & Anxiety
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- PTSD / Trauma