
Dr. Dr. Valentine Okechukwu Obi, MD
Internist | Geriatric Medicine
185 Central Ave Ste 409 East Orange NJ, 07018About
Dr. Valentine Obi practices Geriatric Medicine in East Orange, NJ. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Obi works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
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Get to know Internist Dr. Valentine Okechukwu Obi, who serves patients in East Orange, New Jersey.
Recognized as a compassionate and personable internist, Dr. Obi sees patients at his private practice - Rhemacare Medicals PC - in East Orange, New Jersey. Through comprehensive wellness exams and targeted screening, he is able to empower patients to take control of their own health and wellness journey. He also provides in-depth chronic disease management services. Patients with hypertension, asthma, diabetes, and other common diseases receive customized treatment plans and learn how to make meaningful lifestyle changes to support better health.
Rhemacare Medicals PC is a full-service health resource serving the community of East Orange, New Jersey, and the surrounding region. The practice is known for outstanding care delivered by compassionate and personable professionals. It relies on state-of-the-art medical technology to guide all diagnostic and treatment services.
Academically, Dr. Obi began his medical training in Nigeria, where he completed his medical degree at the University of Lagos, as well as a Master of Public Health at the University of Port Harcourt College of Health Services. Upon arrival in the United States, he continued sharpening his skills through a residency in internal medicine at Richmond University Medical Center, and a fellowship in geriatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
With an unwavering commitment to his specialty, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
After gaining experience through various positions, including work as an attending physician and chief medical officer, Dr. Obi made the decision to enter private practice. Through his work at Rhemacare Medicals PC, he is honored to play a role in enhancing the lives of those in his care.
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.
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