Chineyenwa Adaeze Iroka

Naturopathic Doctor (ND), Master of Public Health (MPH), Board-Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA)
EmpoWell Advocacy and Care Management
Chineyenwa Adaeze

Chineyenwa Adaeze Iroka

Naturopathic Doctor (ND), Master of Public Health (MPH), Board-Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA)
EmpoWell Advocacy and Care Management
Advocate Location
Chandler , AZ 85224
Specialty
Medical Guidance
Other Services
Special Care & Aging
TeleAdvocacy Available
Offers FREE Initial Consultation
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How I Can Help
I help individuals with chronic disease and their families prepare for medical appointments by reviewing and explaining medical information.

Extensive experience supporting individuals with a wide range of chronic, complex, and long term health conditions, including:


•    Cardiovascular & Metabolic Conditions: hypertension, coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, obesity, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), 
•    Gastrointestinal & Digestive Disorders: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)- Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Irrtable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), GERD, SIBO, dyspepsia, gastroenteritis, constipation, hemorrhoids
•    Endocrine & Hormonal Conditions: hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, PCOS, endometriosis, infertility
•    Neurological & Cognitive Disorders: Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder
•    Musculoskeletal & Autoimmune Conditions: rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, lupus, fibromyalgia
•    Pulmonary & Immune Related Conditions: Asthma, Atopic dermatitis, Cystic fibrosis 
•    Women’s Health: pregnancy, fibroids (leiomyoma)
•    Mental Health: anxiety, depression
•    Hematologic Conditions: iron deficiency anemia, sickle cell anemia
•    Autoimmune Conditions: Sjogren’s, Lupus, Scleroderma, Grave's Disease, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

•    Provides patient advocacy and care coordination services that consider social determinants of health impacting healthcare access, continuity of care, and patient well-being.
          o    Support individuals navigating healthcare and social determinants of health by connecting clients with community resources, care coordination services, and healthcare system support. 
          o    Assists clients facing barriers related to transportation, housing, food access, financial hardship, and healthcare navigation through advocacy and coordinated support. 
          o    Provides patient advocacy and care coordination for individuals managing chronic illness, complex healthcare needs, and social barriers impacting access to care. 
          o    Helps clients navigate healthcare systems and access supportive community resources that address social determinants affecting overall health and well-being.
          o    Advocates for individuals experiencing healthcare access challenges by coordinating resources, provider communication, and supportive services. 
          o    Supports patients and caregivers through healthcare navigation, community resource connection, and coordination of services addressing social and environmental needs.

Skilled in supporting patients and families as they navigate complex care needs, communicate with providers, and understand diagnoses across diverse medical specialties.
Important Information About Me
  • I offer a FREE Initial Consultation
  • I offer TeleAdvocacy Service
  • My geographical area of practice is I provide in person patient advocacy within a 10 mile radius of Chandler, Arizona, and offer virtual support to clients throughout the United States.
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
I didn’t set out to become a patient advocate — my path began with confusion and fear as I watched my mom navigate breast cancer when I was young. I remember sitting in appointments where nothing made sense, wishing someone would slow down and explain what was happening. That experience stayed with me and shaped everything that came after.

I pursued a doctorate in naturopathic medicine to better understand the body and treatment options, and later earned a Master’s in Public Health to learn how systems, access, and social factors impact care. I wanted to ask better questions, understand the “why” behind recommendations, and help others do the same.

I’ve seen these challenges in my own family and in my work as a case manager supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. I have repeatedly witnessed how overwhelming healthcare can be when you don’t have someone in your corner. I have also learned that people don’t just need information. They need someone who will stand beside them, help them ask the right questions, and make sure their voice is heard.

These experiences — personal, educational, and professional — led me to patient advocacy. I know what it feels like to sit in uncertainty, and I know how empowering it is when someone helps you find clarity. Being a patient advocate is my commitment to ensuring no one has to navigate their healthcare journey feeling alone, unheard, or unsure of their options.
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APT 1002
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Formal Education
Grand Canyon University, M.A. Public Health, 2025
Sonoran University of Health Sciences, N.D. Naturopathic Medicine, 2021
Faith Experience
  • Christianity
Additional Skills
• Improve communication between individuals, their family, and their medical team so everyone stays informed, aligned, and heard.

• Support clients during hospital stays by helping monitor communication, clarify information, and ensure responsiveness from the care team.

• Help clients understand a new or complicated diagnosis by breaking down information, preparing questions, and guiding you through second opinion options.

• Assist with hospitalizations and discharges, helping clients stay organized, understand next steps, and explore long-term care or follow-up needs.

• Coordinate care across multiple providers so nothing gets lost between specialists, primary care, and support services.

• Provide trusted resources — including educational materials, community programs, support organizations, and tools that help clients navigate chronic illness with confidence.

• Offer steady, compassionate support so clients never have to navigate chronic disease alone

Extensive experience supporting individuals with a wide range of chronic, complex, and long term health conditions, including:


•    Cardiovascular & Metabolic Conditions: hypertension, coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, obesity, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), 
•    Gastrointestinal & Digestive Disorders: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)- Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Irrtable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), GERD, SIBO, dyspepsia, gastroenteritis, constipation, hemorrhoids
•    Endocrine & Hormonal Conditions: hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, PCOS, endometriosis, infertility
•    Neurological & Cognitive Disorders: Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder
•    Musculoskeletal & Autoimmune Conditions: rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, lupus, fibromyalgia
•    Pulmonary & Immune Related Conditions: Asthma, Atopic dermatitis, Cystic fibrosis 
•    Women’s Health: pregnancy, fibroids (leiomyoma)
•    Mental Health: anxiety, depression
•    Hematologic Conditions: iron deficiency anemia, sickle cell anemia
•    Autoimmune Conditions: Sjogren’s, Lupus, Scleroderma, Grave's Disease, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

•    Provides patient advocacy and care coordination services that consider social determinants of health impacting healthcare access, continuity of care, and patient well-being.
          o    Support individuals navigating healthcare and social determinants of health by connecting clients with community resources, care coordination services, and healthcare system support. 
          o    Assists clients facing barriers related to transportation, housing, food access, financial hardship, and healthcare navigation through advocacy and coordinated support. 
          o    Provides patient advocacy and care coordination for individuals managing chronic illness, complex healthcare needs, and social barriers impacting access to care. 
          o    Helps clients navigate healthcare systems and access supportive community resources that address social determinants affecting overall health and well-being.
          o    Advocates for individuals experiencing healthcare access challenges by coordinating resources, provider communication, and supportive services. 
          o    Supports patients and caregivers through healthcare navigation, community resource connection, and coordination of services addressing social and environmental needs.

Skilled in supporting patients and families as they navigate complex care needs, communicate with providers, and understand diagnoses across diverse medical specialties.
Professional Affiliations
Merit System Board Member, City of Chandler, 2026-2029

Alliance of Professional Health Advocates, 2026- Present

Board Certified Patient Advocate, Patient Advocate Certification Board, 2026 - Present

Case Manager, 2025-Present

Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 2025-Present

Member, American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, 2024- Present

Naturopathic Doctor, Daze Flower Naturopathic, 2023-Present

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, License No: 23-1768, State of Arizona Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board, 2023- Present

Naturopathic Student Clinician, Sonoran University of Health Sciences, 2019-2021