Summary

Dr. Okezika Okereke has practiced thoracic surgery for 51 years and is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center Brownsville and Doctors Hospital Tidwell. He treats hypertensive emergency, abdominal pain, and hypertension. He completed his residency at Texas Heart Institute and sees patients in San Benito and Brownsville, Texas. He speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Okereke 5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 51 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Texas Heart Institute
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Okezika U John Okereke has 3 locations

Okereke John O Office

1000 N Dick Dowling StSan Benito, TX 78586
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

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Thoracic SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients
5 
3 
2.8 
4.4 
51 Years of Experience 60 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
San Benito , TXBrownsville , TXNewark , NJHarlingen , TX
Med School: University Of Nigeria Faculty Of Medicine Med School: University of Guadalajara, Mexico Med School: Tulane University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Okezika U John Okereke

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Okezika U John Okereke has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

51 Years Experience

Dr. Okezika U John Okereke holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Texas Heart Institute.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Nigeria Faculty Of Medicine in 1975.

NPI Number

Dr. Okereke's NPI number is 1740264571.

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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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