Dr. Stephen A Ikele M.D.
Hospitalist
200 Hospital Dr Galax VA, 24333About
Dr. Stephen Ikele is a hospitalist practicing in Galax, VA. Dr. Ikele specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Ikele manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Ikele 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 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Pneumonia
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
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