Chinwendu Opara, DO

I am Dr. Opara, a native of the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area, and I am proud to serve the Nextera community! While I was raised here, I honed my hands-on style of practicing family medicine while training in rural Pennsylvania, which taught me the value of a strong patient-doctor relationship. As a first-generation child of Nigerian immigrants, I was raised with a deep-seated appreciation for hard work, and I bring that commitment to every patient interaction. I chose a career in family medicine not just as a profession, but as a calling—a way to live out my Christian faith by showing the love of Christ through healing and caring for the sick. My passion is to help my patients regain autonomy over their health, especially those struggling with obesity and related chronic illnesses. Through the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model, I have the time to truly listen to your story and use my expertise in lifestyle and obesity medicine to partner with you on a personalized wellness journey. I practice evidence-based care and my goal is to build a healthcare safety net that is accessible, affordable, and dedicated to your long-term well-being. When I’m not in the office, you can find me having dance parties with my six-year-old nephew, laughing until I can’t breathe with a close group of friends, or “rucking” with my local hike club. These moments with family and friends fuel my spirit and reinforce the importance of living a vibrant, active life. I look forward to meeting you and your family and partnering with you on your health journey!