Dr. Joseph Chiso Okoye M.D.
Hospitalist
101 East Wood Street Spartanburg Regional Spartanburg SC, 29303About
Dr. Joseph Okoye is a hospitalist practicing in Spartanburg, SC. Dr. Okoye specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Okoye manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Okoye 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 Nigeria Faculty Of Med University Of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Medical
University of Nigeria Faculty of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Member American College o Physicians
- Member American Medical Association
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