Meet Dr. Ogochukwu Okoye

Dr. Okoye was born in Nigeria and has fond memories of spending her early childhood exploring and playing outside under the warm tropics sun. Around that time, she and her family immigrated to the United States, and she found herself in a new environment. Learning to navigate a new culture and way of life taught her resilience and adaptability, skills that have become her strengths.

She has always been interested in science and has known since high school she wanted to be a physician. It was not until her clinical years at Indiana University School of Medicine that she knew Pediatrics was her specialty of choice. During her Pediatrics clerkship, Dr. Okoye realized she looked forward to seeing the newborns in the nursery and helping manage complex diseases in Nephrology. She left each day with a deep sense of fulfillment; she was hooked, and she loved it!

Dr. Okoye completed her Pediatrics residency training at Virginia Tech Carilion. She also holds a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Prior to joining Cook Children's, she worked as a hospitalist and outpatient physician in North Carolina.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and family. She also works out regularly and enjoys reading. During college football season, Dr. Okoye periodically checks the scores and supports the University of Notre Dame, her alma mater.

If Dr. Okoye could sum up her experience in medicine thus far, it is beautifully captured in this quote by Louis Pasteur, French chemist and microbiologist, "When I approach a child, he inspires in me two sentiments - tenderness for what he is and respect for what he may become." When Dr. Okoye is examining a baby, she often wonders to herself, "Who will this child become, a scientist, an attorney, an artist, a physician, or perhaps an athlete?" She finds child development intriguing and fascinating, and considers it an honor and a calling to care for and help guide children to optimal health and well-being.

Services

  • Acute illnesses
  • ADHD management
  • Chronic condition management
  • Developmental problems
  • Disease prevention
  • Flu shots
  • Hearing screens
  • Injury treatment
  • Obesity and weight management
  • Vision screens
  • Patient and parent education
  • School and sports physicals
  • Vaccines and immunizations
  • Well checks

Reviews

Average rating:

4.9
Questions were addressed
4.9
4.9 (31)
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
4.9 (31)
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.8
4.8 (32)
Trust/confidence in physicians
4.9
4.9 (32)

What our families say

  • May 31, 2025

    Dr. Okoye is an incredible doctor that listens, shows tremendous amount of care and makes me feel extreme comfort in entrusting her with our baby.

  • April 17, 2025

    She was apt in explaining to my child about her care and well-being.

  • April 08, 2025

    Really loved our physician. She's a great addition to the office.

  • April 08, 2025

    Dr. Okoye and support staff do an excellent job of connecting and spending time - rather than other offices that make you feel like a # to push through the process. We appreciate the care and attentiveness!

  • March 16, 2025

    She is so friendly and treated us as if we have been before. Her advice to my daughter was amazing. She is good. I enjoyed the time that I spent with her.

  • March 16, 2025

    Very polite and informative gave very good recommendations for the future

  • March 11, 2025

    My daughter loves Dr. Okoye

  • March 11, 2025

    The receptionist [...] was very engaged with my daughter and that was great she acknowledged her and made her feel happy. Also the assistant was very engaging with her and it made her visit go well.

  • March 11, 2025

    The whole team at cooks was absolutely wonderful!

  • March 11, 2025

    Our first time at this clinic and I have to say it was an outstanding experience. My son really enjoyed the doctor. She was very attentive and knowledgeable!

  • March 07, 2025

    Dr. Okoye was exceptional! She had wonderful bedside manner and was thorough in her explanation. She was caring and very attentive to the needs of my child! All the staff was very helpful and kind! It was a great experience.

  • February 20, 2025

    Everything went well. I would not change anything about our visit.

  • February 20, 2025

    Every employee we encountered at the office was friendly, kind and helpful.

  • February 07, 2025

    All great!

  • February 07, 2025

    Dr. Okoye was awesome! We saw her since our regular pediatrician was out and she was so great with [...] was not a cooperative toddler patient!

  • February 02, 2025

    I have never had a bad experience with this office.

  • February 02, 2025

    Dr. Okoye was amazing! So knowledgeable. She is also very caring and genuine.

  • January 24, 2025

    Honest, straightforward, amicable, kind, and professional

  • January 23, 2025

    The visit was great.

  • January 23, 2025

    Dr Okoye was great. I really like seeing [...] but she went above and beyond. I really felt like she cared and truly tried to help me with a sick child.

Education

  • Medical school:
  • Indiana University School of Medicine – Indianapolis, IN
  • Residency:
  • Virginia Tech Carilion Pediatrics Residency Program
  • Board certifications:
  • American Board of Pediatrics
  • Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics

Affiliations

  • Cook Children's Physician Network

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