Dr. Ikemefuna Charles Okwuwa MD
Hospitalist
701 W 5th St Odessa TX, 79763About
Dr. Ikemefuna Okwuwa is a hospitalist practicing in Odessa, TX. Dr. Okwuwa specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Okwuwa manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Okwuwa works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
University of Benin School of Medicine 2006
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine 2004
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Epilepsy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Flu
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Leg Ulcer
- Vascular Disease
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