Dr. Octavia Evette Pickett-Blakely, MD

Dr. Octavia Pickett-Blakely is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician with 24 years of experience helping patients with digestive health concerns. She earned her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed her residency training at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Her dual specialization allows her to provide comprehensive care for both complex gastrointestinal conditions and general internal medicine needs. Dr. Pickett-Blakely is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling her to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Pickett-Blakely practices at several prestigious Philadelphia locations, including the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, diverticular disease, and diverticulosis. Her procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopy procedures to …diagnose and monitor digestive tract health. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.2 out of 5 on Vitals, reflecting their experiences with her care.