Summary

Dr. Rita Okumu specializes in neurology, focusing on conditions that affect the nervous system and vision-related neurological disorders. She earned her medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University and completed her residency at Yale New Haven Hospital in 2022. With eight years of experience in the field, Dr. Okumu brings dedicated expertise to her neurological practice.

Dr. Okumu practices in New York, NY, where she treats patients with optic neuritis, increased intracranial pressure, and papilledema. She performs vision tests and visual field testing to assess neurological function. Additionally, she conducts tonometry to measure eye pressure and evaluate potential complications related to neurological conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1
  • 8 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • Yale New Haven Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dr. Rita Okumu

17 E 102nd StNew York, NY 10029

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8 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati Speaks Spanish, Russian Speaks English, Urdu
New York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med Med School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rita Okumu

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • 32BJ Health Fund
  • AETNA - Commercial
  • AETNA - Medicare
  • Amidacare Medicaid
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial
  • Anthem/Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - HealthPlus Medicaid
  • Centivo
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth - GHI-PPO
  • EmblemHealth - HIP
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicaid
  • EmblemHealth - HIP-Medicare
  • Fidelis Health Care
  • HealthFirst Medicaid
  • HealthFirst Medicare
  • Horizon NJ
  • Magnacare-Health Care
  • Medicare - NJ
  • Medicare - NY
  • Metroplus
  • Multiplan PHCS
  • NJ Medicaid
  • NY Medicaid
  • Oscar
  • Oxford - Freedom and Liberty
  • United Health Care - Commercial
  • United Health Care - Empire Plan
  • United Health Care - Oxford Care

Medical Specialties

Dr. Rita Okumu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rita Okumu has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Internal Medicine
  • Neurologist
  • Ophthalmology

Certifications, License, & Education

8 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Yale New Haven Hospital2022

Medical School

Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin UniversityGraduated in 2018

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