Dr. Obi F. Okonkwo-Onuigbo, MD | Largo, FL | Neurologist

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Dr. Obi Okonkwo-Onuigbo is a neurologist with 35 years of experience helping patients with complex brain and nervous system conditions. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Central Del Este Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency training at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo brings over three decades of specialized knowledge to his practice, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo practices throughout the Largo and Saint Petersburg, Florida area with affiliations at HCA Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital, HCA Florida Largo Hospital, HCA Florida Northside Hospital, and HCA Florida Largo West Hospital. He treats patients with conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and back pain, including back pain during pregnancy. His expertise includes performing electroencephalograms to …evaluate brain activity and providing infusion therapy for neurological conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.7

17 Ratings
35 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
8 written reviews
1 specialty
8 areas of expertise
4 hospital affiliations
4 office locations
Male

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If I could zero stars i would. As a nurse i had heard about him rounding on patients in the middle of the night and thought it was crappy. Then he saw my 20 yr old daughter 2 AM for a neuro eval. She was having trouble sleeping and had taken a sleeping pill so he woke her up- then he left the room before she could even get her glasses on- not to mention what it's like to have a strange man appear in the middle of the night. What kind of evaluation can you do on someone's brain when you wake them in the middle of the night after they have had a sleeping pill? If he didn't even stay long enough for her to put her glasses on what kind of interaction did they have? And I have to pay this bill? sounds like fraud to me and he is on my "never take care of me"list

June 4th, 2019

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I have been waiting more than 48 hours on an update of my mother's status; I even said I didn't care if I was called in the middle of the night. The lack of communication makes me question Dr. Okonkwo-Onuigbo's professionalism and compassion.

October 30th, 2016

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Dr. Obi, is a great doctor he is very caring. He treats you as though you are part of his family.

November 23rd, 2015

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Dr obi is a god send. I showed up in total panic, he admitted me to tend hospital immediately and by 8 pm I had an MRI with and without contrast and a spinal tap. Was medicated and already on the roD to recovery. I have been here for 4 days and he. He is in on me everyday and sits down and answers All of my questions, no matter how dumb. I got really lucky with him.

April 15th, 2015

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If I could give this So called Dr no stars I would STAY AWAY..my mother clearly had a stroke...which we learned when we went to another Real Neurologist..all he told my mother which is only 46 said to go and visit a psychologist..AVOID at all cost..

March 13th, 2013

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The doctor seems nice so this review shouldn't judge his ability as a doctor, but if you work and have a life this is not the office for you. My appointment experience is 1 1/2 hour wait, cancelled appointment, another wait +1 hour. They have a note by the sign-in asking for patience but thats no excuse.. no one should have to wait this long. Don't expect to be here for just an hour or so. If you work dont expect to get back to work in time.. and be ready to change appointments last minute.

April 13th, 2012

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Excellent Neurologist

May 2nd, 2011

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Nice enough individual. Heavy accent (Dominican Republic) makes it a bit hard to communicate clearly, especially over the phone. Does not always respond to specific questions. Unclear about the Dr.'s diagnoses.

December 3rd, 2010

Florida Neurology Clinics Pa

1258 West Bay Dr Ste HLargo, FL 33770

Tel: (727) 584-3313

Mon10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri10:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Hca Florida Largo Hospital

201 14th St SwLargo, FL 33770

Tel: (727) 588-5200

Hca Florida Largo West Hospital

2025 Indian Rocks Rd SLargo, FL 33774

Tel: (727) 581-9474

Hca Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital

6500 38th Ave NSaint Petersburg, FL 33710

Tel: (727) 384-1414


Dr. Obi Francis Okonkwo-Onuigbo, MD	Dr. Andrew Lerman, MD	Isaac Health	Dr. Randy T. Warner, MD
Neurology	Neurology	Neurology	Neurology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.7 (17 Ratings)	3.7 (21 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.5 (154 Ratings)
35 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience		32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish
Largo , FL	Miami , FL	Atlanta , GA	Fort Lauderdale , FL
Med School: Universidad Central Del Este (Uce) Facultad De Medicina	Med School: St Matthews University School Of Medicine (Grand Cayman)		Med School: University Of Iowa
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Neurology

Alzheimer's Disease
Electromyography
Epilepsy
Headache
Migraine Disorder
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Nerve Conduction Studies
Stroke

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

Medical School

Universidad Central Del Este (Uce) Facultad De MedicinaGraduated in 1991

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What languages does Dr. Obi Okonkwo-Onuigbo speak?: Dr. Obi Okonkwo-Onuigbo speaks English and Spanish.
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Does Dr. Obi Okonkwo-Onuigbo accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Obi Okonkwo-Onuigbo has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Obi Okonkwo-Onuigbo affiliated with?: Dr. Obi Okonkwo-Onuigbo is affiliated with Hca Florida Saint Petersburg Hospital, Hca Florida Largo Hospital, Hca Florida Northside Hospital, and Hca Florida Largo West Hospital.
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