Dr. Obasi is a diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) and the American Board of Surgery (ABS), making him one of the few surgeons in Texas with double board certifications. He is also proud to be a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) as well as the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (FAACS).
With an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, he earned a bachelor’s degree in microbiology and biochemistry at the University of Texas Arlington and continued studying at Howard University College of Medicine. He excelled in medical school, receiving the American Medical Student Association’s Exemplary Leadership Award as chapter president. Howard University Hospital and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation honored him with their Research Fellowship Awards. Dr. Obasi received the Graduating Students’ Award for Courage and Perseverance from Howard University College of Medicine and the Community Outreach Scholarship granted by the Academy of Family Physicians to the most outstanding student in the class.

At Graduate Hospital Philadelphia, he received the Surgical Excellence Award during his general surgery residency. This honor is bestowed upon the resident who achieved the top score in the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination and demonstrated unsurpassed surgical skills. He completed a surgery residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. After accepting a cosmetic surgery fellowship, he relocated to California to train under Dr. Jacob Haiavy, a leader in the field.

With surgical training completed, Dr. Obasi set out to gain a broad background in clinical experience. He returned to Texas, to the state and people he loves, to practice as a general, trauma, and laparoscopic surgeon. He worked as an emergency room physician, as well. He served as chief of surgery and trauma medical director at these posts and was an executive member of the board of directors.

Dr. Obasi is acknowledged as a Top Surgeon by the International Association of Healthcare Professionals (IAHCP). He has also been accepted by the American Institute of Plastic Surgeons (AIPS) as one of the “Ten Best Plastic Surgeons in Texas” (This is a prestigious honor given to the surgeon who has attained the highest degree of professional achievement in their field and has done so with an impeccable Patient Satisfaction rating).

He has also been honored as one of the Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in the country by the National Academy of Plastic Surgeons (NAOPS).He has had many peer-reviewed articles published in professional journals. Dr. Obasi holds privileges at many hospitals in Texas.