Summary

Dr. Sandra Okonkwo is an internal medicine physician with 13 years of experience caring for patients with a wide range of adult health conditions. She earned her medical degree from Oba Okunade Sijuade College of Health Sciences at Igbinedion University, where she developed a strong foundation in comprehensive patient care and preventive medicine.

Dr. Okonkwo practices at Saint Barnabas Hospital in Bronx, New York, and maintains an affiliation with Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. She specializes in managing high blood pressure conditions, including both routine hypertension care and critical hypertensive emergencies that require immediate medical attention. Her clinical expertise also includes coordinating blood transfusions and overseeing pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator replacement procedures for patients with heart rhythm disorders.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 13 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • Oba Okunade Sijuade College Of Health Sciences Igbinedion University
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Sandra Chinenye Okonkwo has 3 locations

Piedmont Medical Center

222 Herlong Ave SRock Hill, SC 29732

Dr. Sandra Chinenye Okonkwo

4422 3rd AveBronx, NY 10457

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.6 
13 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Arabic, Spanish
Bronx , NYGlen Ridge , NJMassapequa , NYBROOKLYN , NY
Med School: Oba Okunade Sijuade College Of Health Sciences Igbinedion University Med School: King Edward Medical University Med School: Universidad De Buenos Aires Med School: Alexandria University, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sandra Chinenye Okonkwo

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Devoted Health
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Select Health of South Carolina
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sandra Chinenye Okonkwo has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

Dr. Sandra Chinenye Okonkwo holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of North Carolina and South Carolina.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of North Carolina that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of South Carolina that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Oba Okunade Sijuade College Of Health Sciences Igbinedion University in 2013.

NPI Number

Dr. Okonkwo's NPI number is 1801472071.

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Dr. Sandra Okonkwo's office is located at 4422 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY, 10457.
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