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Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2014.

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About Timothy Udoji, MD

Dr. Udoji earned his bachelor of science degree in molecular and cellular biology from Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tenn. and his medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, Ala. He completed his internal medicine internship and residency at Vanderbilt University in Nashville before serving his fellowship in pulmonary-critical care at Emory University in Atlanta. While at Emory University, he also completed a fellowship in interventional pulmonology.

Board certified, Dr. Udoji is member of the American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology, the American Thoracic Society, the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Medical Association and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Udoji is currently in practice with Wellstar Medical Group – Intensivists.

Specialties

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Critical Care Medicine

Education & Training

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham

Degree

  • Doctor of Medicine

Residency

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Fellowship

  • Emory University School of Medicine

Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulm
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care

Hospital Affiliations

  • Wellstar Cobb Hospital
  • Wellstar Douglas Hospital
  • Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
  • Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
  • Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital

Languages spoken

  • English

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating

4.8

Based on 216 patient ratings

Listened to me carefully
I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
Shared the right amount of information
Earned my trust

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Patient Reviews

5

This Practice is always very respectful and helpful. I love Dr. Udoji is a great Doctor and I appreciate him being so supportive and understanding with me.

April 30, 2025

5

Friendly curtios, very knowledgeable,and timely. Wonderful experience all around. Thank you

April 21, 2025

5

Great experience !

April 17, 2025

5

Yes, very professional, answered all the questions, basically couldn't ask for anything more.

March 29, 2025

5

This facility is very clean and the waiting room is quite spacious.

March 28, 2025

5

It was a great experience

March 21, 2025

5

Outstanding service as usual Dr Udoji is woubetful

March 13, 2025

5

Dr. Udoji is a pleasure. He listens carefully, he responds to all questions and he makes sure all questions are answered before you leave. He also has a great staff and we have been very happy with Dr. Udoji. He always seems to come up with the right solution. Thank you to Dr. Udoji and his staff.

February 26, 2025

5

Everyone was very friendly & professional.

February 17, 2025

5

The entire staff and Physician is absolutely amazing!! I drive an hour just to see my provider wouldn't even think about going anywhere else!!

February 17, 2025

5

Dr. Udoji is very easy to talk to. I feel he is very thorough and I highly recommend him.

February 14, 2025

5

I feel better about my prognosis.

February 12, 2025

5

Very kind compassionate Dr. Excellent in explaining things so easy to understand.

February 9, 2025

1

I wanted a little different approach. He was not willing to meet me in the care I wanted

February 7, 2025

5

A great first time visit, very pleased.

February 6, 2025

5

Dr. Udoji and Kim are first class professionals. I can't think of anything that could be improved upon. Sincerest thanks to them and all the staff.

January 25, 2025

5

Very good experience

January 19, 2025

5

We were very satisfied.

January 18, 2025

5

Keep up th good work.

January 18, 2025

5

Dr Udoji cane highly recommended... he does not disappoint! Highly recommend

January 18, 2025

5

I was alerted in the waiting room they were running late. Much better than not knowing what was happening.

January 17, 2025

5

Excellent care!!!

January 17, 2025

5

I feel that Dr. UDOJI is the best pulmonologist for my medical needs.. I trust his advice and always feel like he listens carefully.

January 16, 2025

5

Awesome

December 31, 2024

5

Everyone very helpfull

December 31, 2024

5

Dr Udoji was very thorough and attentive. Well spoken, clear, knowledgeable.

December 29, 2024

5

All of wellstar have and always have been in the past been great for me and my family. Thank you for all of the wellstar family staff.

December 22, 2024

5

Very impressed

December 19, 2024

5

Excellent doctor.

December 19, 2024

4

I would recommend if the appointment is virtually, the patient should be asked to log in when the doctor is ready for the visit. This simple change will prevent the patient from waiting an extended period of time.

December 14, 2024

5

This Practice is always very respectful and helpful. I love Dr. Udoji is a great Doctor and I appreciate him being so supportive and understanding with me.

April 30, 2025

5

Friendly curtios, very knowledgeable,and timely. Wonderful experience all around. Thank you

April 21, 2025

5

Great experience !

April 17, 2025

5

Yes, very professional, answered all the questions, basically couldn't ask for anything more.

March 29, 2025

5

This facility is very clean and the waiting room is quite spacious.

March 28, 2025

5

It was a great experience

March 21, 2025

5

Outstanding service as usual Dr Udoji is woubetful

March 13, 2025

5

Dr. Udoji is a pleasure. He listens carefully, he responds to all questions and he makes sure all questions are answered before you leave. He also has a great staff and we have been very happy with Dr. Udoji. He always seems to come up with the right solution. Thank you to Dr. Udoji and his staff.

February 26, 2025

5

Everyone was very friendly & professional.

February 17, 2025

5

The entire staff and Physician is absolutely amazing!! I drive an hour just to see my provider wouldn't even think about going anywhere else!!

February 17, 2025

5

Dr. Udoji is very easy to talk to. I feel he is very thorough and I highly recommend him.

February 14, 2025

5

I feel better about my prognosis.

February 12, 2025

5

Very kind compassionate Dr. Excellent in explaining things so easy to understand.

February 9, 2025

5

A great first time visit, very pleased.

February 6, 2025

5

Dr. Udoji and Kim are first class professionals. I can't think of anything that could be improved upon. Sincerest thanks to them and all the staff.

January 25, 2025

5

Very good experience

January 19, 2025

5

We were very satisfied.

January 18, 2025

5

Keep up th good work.

January 18, 2025

5

Dr Udoji cane highly recommended... he does not disappoint! Highly recommend

January 18, 2025

5

I was alerted in the waiting room they were running late. Much better than not knowing what was happening.

January 17, 2025

5

Excellent care!!!

January 17, 2025

5

I feel that Dr. UDOJI is the best pulmonologist for my medical needs.. I trust his advice and always feel like he listens carefully.

January 16, 2025

5

Awesome

December 31, 2024

5

Everyone very helpfull

December 31, 2024

5

Dr Udoji was very thorough and attentive. Well spoken, clear, knowledgeable.

December 29, 2024

5

All of wellstar have and always have been in the past been great for me and my family. Thank you for all of the wellstar family staff.

December 22, 2024

5

Very impressed

December 19, 2024

5

Excellent doctor.

December 19, 2024

4

I would recommend if the appointment is virtually, the patient should be asked to log in when the doctor is ready for the visit. This simple change will prevent the patient from waiting an extended period of time.

December 14, 2024

1

I wanted a little different approach. He was not willing to meet me in the care I wanted

February 7, 2025

1

I wanted a little different approach. He was not willing to meet me in the care I wanted

February 7, 2025

4

I would recommend if the appointment is virtually, the patient should be asked to log in when the doctor is ready for the visit. This simple change will prevent the patient from waiting an extended period of time.

December 14, 2024

5

This Practice is always very respectful and helpful. I love Dr. Udoji is a great Doctor and I appreciate him being so supportive and understanding with me.

April 30, 2025

5

Friendly curtios, very knowledgeable,and timely. Wonderful experience all around. Thank you

April 21, 2025

5

Great experience !

April 17, 2025

5

Yes, very professional, answered all the questions, basically couldn't ask for anything more.

March 29, 2025

5

This facility is very clean and the waiting room is quite spacious.

March 28, 2025

5

It was a great experience

March 21, 2025

5

Outstanding service as usual Dr Udoji is woubetful

March 13, 2025

5

Dr. Udoji is a pleasure. He listens carefully, he responds to all questions and he makes sure all questions are answered before you leave. He also has a great staff and we have been very happy with Dr. Udoji. He always seems to come up with the right solution. Thank you to Dr. Udoji and his staff.

February 26, 2025

5

Everyone was very friendly & professional.

February 17, 2025

5

The entire staff and Physician is absolutely amazing!! I drive an hour just to see my provider wouldn't even think about going anywhere else!!

February 17, 2025

5

Dr. Udoji is very easy to talk to. I feel he is very thorough and I highly recommend him.

February 14, 2025

5

I feel better about my prognosis.

February 12, 2025

5

Very kind compassionate Dr. Excellent in explaining things so easy to understand.

February 9, 2025

5

A great first time visit, very pleased.

February 6, 2025

5

Dr. Udoji and Kim are first class professionals. I can't think of anything that could be improved upon. Sincerest thanks to them and all the staff.

January 25, 2025

5

Very good experience

January 19, 2025

5

We were very satisfied.

January 18, 2025

5

Keep up th good work.

January 18, 2025

5

Dr Udoji cane highly recommended... he does not disappoint! Highly recommend

January 18, 2025

5

I was alerted in the waiting room they were running late. Much better than not knowing what was happening.

January 17, 2025

5

Excellent care!!!

January 17, 2025

5

I feel that Dr. UDOJI is the best pulmonologist for my medical needs.. I trust his advice and always feel like he listens carefully.

January 16, 2025

5

Awesome

December 31, 2024

5

Everyone very helpfull

December 31, 2024

5

Dr Udoji was very thorough and attentive. Well spoken, clear, knowledgeable.

December 29, 2024

5

All of wellstar have and always have been in the past been great for me and my family. Thank you for all of the wellstar family staff.

December 22, 2024

5

Very impressed

December 19, 2024

5

Excellent doctor.

December 19, 2024

5

This Practice is always very respectful and helpful. I love Dr. Udoji is a great Doctor and I appreciate him being so supportive and understanding with me.

April 30, 2025

5

Friendly curtios, very knowledgeable,and timely. Wonderful experience all around. Thank you

April 21, 2025

5

Great experience !

April 17, 2025

5

Yes, very professional, answered all the questions, basically couldn't ask for anything more.

March 29, 2025

5

This facility is very clean and the waiting room is quite spacious.

March 28, 2025

5

It was a great experience

March 21, 2025

5

Outstanding service as usual Dr Udoji is woubetful

March 13, 2025

5

Dr. Udoji is a pleasure. He listens carefully, he responds to all questions and he makes sure all questions are answered before you leave. He also has a great staff and we have been very happy with Dr. Udoji. He always seems to come up with the right solution. Thank you to Dr. Udoji and his staff.

February 26, 2025

5

Everyone was very friendly & professional.

February 17, 2025

5

The entire staff and Physician is absolutely amazing!! I drive an hour just to see my provider wouldn't even think about going anywhere else!!

February 17, 2025

5

Dr. Udoji is very easy to talk to. I feel he is very thorough and I highly recommend him.

February 14, 2025

5

I feel better about my prognosis.

February 12, 2025

5

Very kind compassionate Dr. Excellent in explaining things so easy to understand.

February 9, 2025

1

I wanted a little different approach. He was not willing to meet me in the care I wanted

February 7, 2025

5

A great first time visit, very pleased.

February 6, 2025

5

Dr. Udoji and Kim are first class professionals. I can't think of anything that could be improved upon. Sincerest thanks to them and all the staff.

January 25, 2025

5

Very good experience

January 19, 2025

5

We were very satisfied.

January 18, 2025

5

Keep up th good work.

January 18, 2025

5

Dr Udoji cane highly recommended... he does not disappoint! Highly recommend

January 18, 2025

5

I was alerted in the waiting room they were running late. Much better than not knowing what was happening.

January 17, 2025

5

Excellent care!!!

January 17, 2025

5

I feel that Dr. UDOJI is the best pulmonologist for my medical needs.. I trust his advice and always feel like he listens carefully.

January 16, 2025

5

Awesome

December 31, 2024

5

Everyone very helpfull

December 31, 2024

5

Dr Udoji was very thorough and attentive. Well spoken, clear, knowledgeable.

December 29, 2024

5

All of wellstar have and always have been in the past been great for me and my family. Thank you for all of the wellstar family staff.

December 22, 2024

5

Very impressed

December 19, 2024

5

Excellent doctor.

December 19, 2024

4

I would recommend if the appointment is virtually, the patient should be asked to log in when the doctor is ready for the visit. This simple change will prevent the patient from waiting an extended period of time.

December 14, 2024

4

I would recommend if the appointment is virtually, the patient should be asked to log in when the doctor is ready for the visit. This simple change will prevent the patient from waiting an extended period of time.

December 14, 2024

5

Excellent doctor.

December 19, 2024

5

Very impressed

December 19, 2024

5

All of wellstar have and always have been in the past been great for me and my family. Thank you for all of the wellstar family staff.

December 22, 2024

5

Dr Udoji was very thorough and attentive. Well spoken, clear, knowledgeable.

December 29, 2024

5

Everyone very helpfull

December 31, 2024

5

Awesome

December 31, 2024

5

I feel that Dr. UDOJI is the best pulmonologist for my medical needs.. I trust his advice and always feel like he listens carefully.

January 16, 2025

5

Excellent care!!!

January 17, 2025

5

I was alerted in the waiting room they were running late. Much better than not knowing what was happening.

January 17, 2025

5

Dr Udoji cane highly recommended... he does not disappoint! Highly recommend

January 18, 2025

5

Keep up th good work.

January 18, 2025

5

We were very satisfied.

January 18, 2025

5

Very good experience

January 19, 2025

5

Dr. Udoji and Kim are first class professionals. I can't think of anything that could be improved upon. Sincerest thanks to them and all the staff.

January 25, 2025

5

A great first time visit, very pleased.

February 6, 2025

1

I wanted a little different approach. He was not willing to meet me in the care I wanted

February 7, 2025

5

Very kind compassionate Dr. Excellent in explaining things so easy to understand.

February 9, 2025

5

I feel better about my prognosis.

February 12, 2025

5

Dr. Udoji is very easy to talk to. I feel he is very thorough and I highly recommend him.

February 14, 2025

5

The entire staff and Physician is absolutely amazing!! I drive an hour just to see my provider wouldn't even think about going anywhere else!!

February 17, 2025

5

Everyone was very friendly & professional.

February 17, 2025

5

Dr. Udoji is a pleasure. He listens carefully, he responds to all questions and he makes sure all questions are answered before you leave. He also has a great staff and we have been very happy with Dr. Udoji. He always seems to come up with the right solution. Thank you to Dr. Udoji and his staff.

February 26, 2025

5

Outstanding service as usual Dr Udoji is woubetful

March 13, 2025

5

It was a great experience

March 21, 2025

5

This facility is very clean and the waiting room is quite spacious.

March 28, 2025

5

Yes, very professional, answered all the questions, basically couldn't ask for anything more.

March 29, 2025

5

Great experience !

April 17, 2025

5

Friendly curtios, very knowledgeable,and timely. Wonderful experience all around. Thank you

April 21, 2025

5

This Practice is always very respectful and helpful. I love Dr. Udoji is a great Doctor and I appreciate him being so supportive and understanding with me.

April 30, 2025

Publications and Articles

Illustration of Ion system

Lung Biopsy Technology at Wellstar Reduces Complications, Speeds Up Treatment

Innovative technology at Wellstar is offering patients a minimally invasive option for lung biopsies, reducing complications and helping expedite lung cancer treatment.

The Ion system is a robotic-assisted platform for performing lung biopsies. If a lung cancer screening or any other CT scan shows a suspicious nodule, providers will need to perform a biopsy to determine if the patient has lung cancer and how to proceed with care.

“Those nodules may not be cancer, but in certain situations we still need to know what it is,” said Wellstar Pulmonologist Dr. Timothy Udoji. “The Ion technology helps us biopsy those nodules to get an answer so that additional workup can be done immediately. If it is cancer, we want to catch it at an early stage.”

The system uses a three-dimensional spatial recognition technology that helps guide a catheter down the airway, deep into the lung, all the way to small nodules where biopsies can be performed. The robotic catheter maintains its shape and stability throughout the biopsy process significantly improving diagnostic yield compared to other modalities.

“The better the image and the more certainty we have of the spatial location of the catheter, the better we can avoid complications by making sure we are not too close to a blood vessel or the edge of the lung,” said Wellstar Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Daniel Fortes.

During the biopsy, providers can also use the Ion system to mark an area in the lung, making it easier to find later during surgery.

“If something is very small and hard to find in surgery, Ion can be used to mark that area with dye, or contrast, that allows us to find it in surgery,” Dr. Fortes said. “With this technology added to the surgical robotic system in the operating room, we can better identify those lesions and remove smaller portions of lung, also called segments.”

Technology to help provide peace of mind

The Ion system also has further reach than previous technologies and is able to more easily biopsy nodules in the peripheral areas of the lung. For many cancer patients, this will allow them to initiate care earlier and improve their outcomes, as well as give them peace of mind during the treatment process.

“Mental health impacts physical health. We are able to confidently biopsy and identify these nodules and that means a lot for our patients,” Dr. Udoji said. “Now, with this new technology we are able to get a biopsy done much earlier which has huge outcome implications for malignant nodules.”

 

ION Robot surgery

 


At Wellstar, cancer care is tailored for each patient. In the Wellstar STAT Clinic for Lung Cancer, patients meet with multiple specialists at once to discuss their care options and create a personalized treatment plan. Specialists in the STAT Clinics, which are located at Wellstar Cobb, Douglas, Kennestone Regional, North Fulton, Paulding and West Georgia medical centers, as well as Cherokee Health Park, work with patients to determine the optimal course of treatment and will talk with patients and families about biopsy options, including the Ion system. The STAT Clinics give patients the opportunity to have their diagnoses managed right away, and literature shows that the clinics’ diagnostic and treatment model improves outcomes for patients.


Photo of healthcare provider with ION system


The Ion system is in use at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, where the team has completed more than 500 procedures. This system is also now available at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center and Wellstar Douglas Medical Center. Learn more about lung cancer care at wellstar.org/lungcancer and ask your primary care provider or pulmonologist if you have questions or are seeking care for lung health. Learn more about pulmonary care at wellstar.org/pulmonary.

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Dr. Timothy Udoji, Wellstar interventional pulmonologist, explains how the Ion bronchoscopy works and how to safely conduct the procedure.

Wellstar Experts Demonstrate the Latest Robotic Technologies Used in Lung Cancer Care

Only 3.8% of those at high risk for cancer in Georgia are screened, according to the American Lung Association’s 2023 State of Lung Cancer report. To help enhance awareness and share the latest robotic technologies with healthcare professionals and community members, Wellstar held a Lung Cancer Showcase February 21 at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest in Cobb County. The event was held in a mobile laboratory with mock operating rooms and robotic surgical systems.

During the event, attended by several medical experts, Dr. Theolyn Price, Wellstar thoracic surgeon, and Dr. Timothy Udoji, Wellstar interventional pulmonologist, demonstrated how they use the Ion robotic bronchoscopy and da Vinci Xi surgical robotic system consecutively under a single anesthesia event to locate, biopsy and treat patients with early-stage lung cancer.

As she demonstrated how to control the da Vinci robot’s spider-like arms to perform surgeries, Dr. Price said, “See how I can use this clutch to move my arms up and down?” From there, she explained in detail how she cut away the cancerous tissue.

Dr. Udoji told participants how he uses the Ion robotic navigation bronchoscopy system to perform biopsies on potentially cancerous lung tissue, “This blue line shows exactly the pathway leading to the nodule inside the patient’s lung.”

The Ion robotic bronchoscopy system has safety features that ensure the instrument does not cause complications in other parts of the lung. Physicians can navigate and biopsy nodules in almost any part of the lungs.

Surgery is just one part of the treatment journey for some patients. Wellstar oncology nurse navigator Pam Plasket said, “We are dedicated to removing barriers to care and treatment. We promptly schedule appointments, connect patients to financial assistance and social support resources, and address transportation, housing and food insecurity needs.”

Wellstar nurse navigators know that shortening the journey for the patient is key and provides personalized care. At the Wellstar Specialty Teams and Treatments (STAT) Clinic, the goal is to move lung and esophageal cancer patients from diagnosis to initiating treatment within 14 days, which is facilitated by the multidisciplinary team of experts individualizing their care.

“It’s a privilege to help them. They have all my contact information and can reach out to me, and so can their caregivers,” Plasket said.

In addition to nurse navigators, several other teams were present to share information, including genetics, screening and lung cancer care. At Wellstar, patients have access to a suite of integrated services encompassing incidental lung nodule management, dedicated lung cancer screening and multidisciplinary lung cancer clinics (STAT Clinics).

Dr. Bill Mayfield, medical director of the Wellstar incidental lung nodule and lung cancer screening programs, explained, “Our goal is to broaden Wellstar’s ability to find lung cancers early and save more lives.” Additionally, patients with lung nodules not diagnosed with cancer but at high risk are monitored through regular lung cancer screening CTs or serial chest CTs if they do not qualify for lung cancer screenings.

Showcasing technologies and sharing the strengths of a comprehensive lung cancer program is just one step the team takes to enhance awareness of this unique and special program, available to all patients, from early detection to advanced treatment. Lung Cancer Awareness Month is held in November, but the team continues to increase outreach efforts year-round to build connections with consumers and educate the communities we serve.

You may learn more about the Ion robotic bronchoscopy and da Vinci Xi surgical systems online and read about our expert approach to comprehensive lung cancer at wellstar.org/lungcancer.

Left photo: Pam Plasket, Wellstar oncology nurse navigator, spoke with participants at the recent Lung Cancer Showcase. Right photo: Dr. Theolyn Price, Wellstar thoracic surgeon, explains how she uses the da Vinci robotic system to perform lung surgeries.

Left photo: Pam Plasket, Wellstar oncology nurse navigator, speaks with participants at the recent Lung Cancer Showcase. Right photo: Dr. Theolyn Price, Wellstar thoracic surgeon, explains how she uses the da Vinci robotic system to perform lung surgeries.

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Timothy Udoji, MD
Pulmonologist with Wellstar since 2014
Rating
4.8
Specialties
Pulmonary Medicine , Critical Care Medicine
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Residency
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Fellowship
Emory University School of Medicine
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Pulm
American Board of Internal Medicine Critical Care
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
Wellstar Paulding Medical Center
Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Office Locations
www.wellstar.org/physicians/timothy-udoji-md
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