St. Theresa’s OBGYN
Gertrude Nkiru Anyakwo, MD, FACOG
Board certified
Dr. Gertrude Nkiru Anyakwo earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria and and in Biology from Georgia State University. She attended Emory University School of Medicine for her medical degree, and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at University of South Carolina School of Medicine.
- Board certified
- Fellow, ACOG
- Piedmont Eastside

Overview
Dr. Gertrude Nkiru Anyakwo earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria and and in Biology from Georgia State University. She attended Emory University School of Medicine for her medical degree, and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at University of South Carolina School of Medicine.
Dr. Anyakwo is married with three lovely children. She is an avid runner and also enjoys her role as an assistant choir mistress in church.
Approach to care
At St. Theresa’s OBGYN, care begins with listening. Our team takes time to understand each patient’s history, lifestyle, questions, and changing needs, then works toward a clear, personal plan for the next step.
Certification
Education
- Residency: University of South Carolina
- Medical School: Emory University
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science, Biology, Georgia State University
- Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria