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:
Questions were addressed |
5
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Provider explained things clearly |
4.9
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Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.9
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Trust/confidence in physicians |
4.9
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What our families say
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September 11, 2024
Dr Okoye, excellent and thorough guidance
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September 09, 2024
The staff at this office is always superb. I always recommend this office to anyone looking for a doctor.
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September 06, 2024
Dr. Okoye was great, thank you so much.
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September 06, 2024
Dr. Okoye was great, thank you so much for your time and special care for our teens.
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September 01, 2024
I appreciate Dr. Okoye breaking down terminology for both myself and my son.
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August 29, 2024
The staff was friendly and helpful.
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August 29, 2024
Doctor Okoye is great and mu son loves her as his PCP.
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August 29, 2024
Dr Okoye has been always great, she has always provided great care for my son, she listens to him and is very smart and knowledgeable, we never had such a great doctor like her beforeIn addition to Dr Okoye I want to mention that the rest of the staff is also very good, attentive and patient
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August 29, 2024
My son was released from the school very early because he was not feeling well and we did not have an appointment but anyways I had to try and see it there was any open spot, the receptionists listened to my explanation of the situation and Immediately started looking for options. It was really good help. I did not want to take my some anywhere else considering the doctor who knows him best is there
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August 23, 2024
It was a wonderful experience-everyone was great!
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August 22, 2024
Everything was so awesome we continue to self-pay just to keep coming back
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August 08, 2024
Every one from check-in to check out was friendly and welcoming. We have moved, so this appointment will likely be the last at the Denton South location. If it weren't such a long commute, we would definitely keep son Dr. Okoye - we love her!
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August 08, 2024
Dr. Okoye is absolutely amazing! She didn't rush us through the appointment. She was attentive and kind - it honestly felt like a conversation with a friend!. She also involved my son in the conversation as it was HIS annual check up. Questions were directed to him as well as to me.
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July 23, 2024
Our pediatrician was very knowledgeable and caring for my sons illness
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May 26, 2024
We LOVED our first visit with Dr. Okoye, and we immediately asked her to be our PCP!
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May 26, 2024
We had a wonderful first experience with Cook's! It was our newborn's (2 days old) first appointment, and we are first time parents.
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May 18, 2024
Dr. Okoye was one of the best doctors my daughters have ever had, who really listened to my concerns and answered my questions
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May 12, 2024
All staff were extremely helpful and welcoming
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February 29, 2024
Dr. Okoye was wonderful
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February 28, 2024
Dr Okoye was amazing!!!
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February 28, 2024
We felt that we were actually given information on how to better take care of our child. We felt heard and equipped!
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February 23, 2024
Dr. Okoye was just amazing! My son loved her and so did we! She was very thorough and so genuinely kind! We found our forever doctor now!
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January 24, 2024
Dr. Okoye was wonderful!
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January 23, 2024
I was very impressed by all the staff at our visit !!
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January 19, 2024
Very amazing experience
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January 19, 2024
Dr. Okoye was very inviting and personable. She answered any questions we had and or fears!
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January 11, 2024
Got a flu shot for my son and it went surprisingly well, not a tear in sight. The shot was administered calmly and quickly. I didn't get the nurses name but she did a great job. Dr. Okoye, was very insightful and educated us on areas that we could improve on respectively.
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December 01, 2023
Excellent
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December 01, 2023
Thank you for helping me translate to better understand the Doctor
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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