Summary

Dr. Joyce Okendo is a neurologist who specializes in caring for patients with complex brain and nervous system conditions. She completed her undergraduate studies at Duke University before pursuing her medical residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2022. Dr. Okendo further enhanced her expertise through a fellowship at the Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium Program in 2024. She is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and speaks English.

Dr. Okendo practices at Hackensack University Medical Center and sees patients in Paramus and Hackensack, New Jersey. She has particular expertise in treating strokes, including both blood clot-related and bleeding strokes. Her specialized training allows her to provide advanced care for patients experiencing serious complications like respiratory failure. Dr. Okendo performs sophisticated diagnostic procedures such as specialized heart imaging studies and provides cutting-edge treatments like therapeutic cooling therapy for critically ill patients.
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Quick Facts

  • 8 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Joyce Akinyi Okendo has 2 locations

Neuroscience Institute

650 FROM RDPARAMUS, NJ 07652

Neuroscience Institute at Hackensack University Medical Center

360 Essex StHackensack, NJ 07601

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Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, MD Med School: Saba University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Joyce Akinyi Okendo

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Amerihealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Joyce Akinyi Okendo has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Joyce Akinyi Okendo has the following area of expertise

  • Neurocritical Care

Certifications, License, & Education

8 Years Experience

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine in 2018.

NPI Number

Joyce Akinyi Okendo's NPI number is 1346747771.

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Where is Joyce Okendo's office located?
Joyce Okendo's office is located at 650 FROM RD, PARAMUS, NJ, 07652.
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