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Summary
Dr. Rita Okumu specializes in neurology, focusing on conditions that affect the nervous system and vision-related neurological disorders. She earned her medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University and completed her residency at Yale New Haven Hospital in 2022. With eight years of experience in the field, Dr. Okumu brings dedicated expertise to her neurological practice.
Dr. Okumu practices in New York, NY, where she treats patients with optic neuritis, increased intracranial pressure, and papilledema. She performs vision tests and visual field testing to assess neurological function. Additionally, she conducts tonometry to measure eye pressure and evaluate potential complications related to neurological conditions.
Dr. Okumu practices in New York, NY, where she treats patients with optic neuritis, increased intracranial pressure, and papilledema. She performs vision tests and visual field testing to assess neurological function. Additionally, she conducts tonometry to measure eye pressure and evaluate potential complications related to neurological conditions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 8 years of experience
- 30 insurance plans accepted
- Yale New Haven Hospital
- 1 written review
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Had a good bedside manner
- Flexible scheduling
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Office Location
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| Neurology | Neurology | Neurology | Neurology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 8 Years of Experience | 35 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | 32 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, Russian | ||
| New York , NY | Forest Hills , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY |
| Med School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University | Med School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine | Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons | Med School: Universidad De Cadiz Facultad De Medicina |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Rita Okumu
Medical Specialties
Rita Okumu has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Rita Okumu has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
8 Years Experience
Rita Okumu holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Yale New Haven Hospital in 2022.
Medical School
Graduated from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University in 2018.
NPI Number
Rita Okumu's NPI number is 1710477005.
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- Rita Okumu's office is located at 17 E 102nd St, New York, NY, 10029.
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