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Summary
Dr. Okezika Okereke is a thoracic surgeon with over five decades of medical expertise. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nigeria Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency training at the prestigious Texas Heart Institute. With 51 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Okereke brings extensive surgical experience to his patients. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.
Dr. Okereke is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center Brownsville and Doctors Hospital Tidwell, providing care across multiple locations in Texas including San Benito, Brownsville, and Columbus. His clinical expertise encompasses treating respiratory infections like influenza and pharyngitis, as well as managing COVID-19 cases. He performs emergency care services and diagnostic procedures including comprehensive metabolic panels and complete blood counts to help evaluate patient health. Patients consistently rate their …experience with Dr. Okereke highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
Read More Read less Dr. Okereke is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center Brownsville and Doctors Hospital Tidwell, providing care across multiple locations in Texas including San Benito, Brownsville, and Columbus. His clinical expertise encompasses treating respiratory infections like influenza and pharyngitis, as well as managing COVID-19 cases. He performs emergency care services and diagnostic procedures including comprehensive metabolic panels and complete blood counts to help evaluate patient health. Patients consistently rate their …experience with Dr. Okereke highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 51 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, English
- Texas Heart Institute
- 1 specialty
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Okezika U John Okereke has 3 locationsOkereke John O Office
1000 N Dick Dowling StSan Benito, TX 78586 Tel: (956) 399-2920
Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 1:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Valley Baptist Medical Center Brownsville
1040 W Jefferson StBrownsville, TX 78520 Tel: (956) 698-5400
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| Thoracic Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 51 Years of Experience | 60 Years of Experience | 56 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | |||
| San Benito , TX | Mercedes , TX | Brownsville , TX | Harlingen , TX |
| Med School: University Of Nigeria Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: University of Guadalajara, Mexico | Med School: Cebu Institute Of Medicine | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Okezika U John Okereke has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
51 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Texas, 2025, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Texas Heart Institute
Medical School
University Of Nigeria Faculty Of MedicineGraduated in 1975
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What languages does Dr. Okezika Okereke speak?
- Dr. Okezika Okereke speaks Spanish and English.
- Where is Dr. Okezika Okereke's office located?
- Dr. Okezika Okereke's office is located at 1000 N Dick Dowling St, San Benito, TX, 78586.
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- Dr. Okezika Okereke has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Okezika Okereke affiliated with?
- Dr. Okezika Okereke is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center Brownsville and Doctors Hospital Tidwell.
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