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Dr. Benedict Okwara, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 69
Dr. Benedict Okwara, MD
2.5 (14 Ratings)

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Dr. Benedict Okwara, MD is an Internist in Monroe, NC.
Dr. Benedict Okwara, MD
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Dr. Benedict Okwara, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 69
Monroe, NC
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40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Benedict Okwara, MD is an Internist in Monroe, NC.

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Dr. Okwara graduated from St George's University in 1984 and completed a residency at Meth Hospital.Dr. Benedict Okwara, MD is an Internist in Monroe, NC and has 40 years experience. Dr. Okwara currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Atrium Health Stanly. Dr. Okwara has experience treating conditions like Pharyngitis, Acute Bronchitis and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Okwara received an average rating of 2.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Okwara's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Okwara also speaks Spanish.

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Pharyngitis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Pharyngitis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Nausea
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Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Chronic Care Management
Immunization Administration
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Common Cold
Constipation
Down Syndrome
Fever
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Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Nail Infection
Secondary Hypertension
Strep Throat
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
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Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
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Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Burn Injuries
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Cold Sore
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diaper Rash
Diarrhea
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Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Fibromyalgia
Foot Sprain
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Genital Warts
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Impetigo
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Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nasopharyngitis
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychogryphosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
Postnasal Drip
Proteinuria
Rash
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Ringworm
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Sciatica
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Second-Degree Burns
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Swine Flu
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Tremor
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Trichomoniasis
Urinary Incontinence
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Diabetes Counseling
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Pap Smear

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Locations

  1. 1 First Care Medical Clinic
    404 S Sutherland Ave, Monroe, NC 28112
  2. 2 First Care Medical Clinic
    1426 E Main St, Albemarle, NC 28001
  3. 3 First Care Medical Clinic
    2938 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205
  4. 4 First Care Medical Clinic
    9040 Nations Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273

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Sep 22, 2019
Dr.O. is a wonderful Dr.and very caring.he cried when my son passed.o can just walk-in and be seen. I love that as I have become very I'll. he is always the same even if he has a bad. day. I was working in a er when I met have been seeing him since he opened his office and my children.now my grandchildren. once a tech broke my necklace . he told me to get like it. I took the bill to he paid me right then .what drs do that. he was wonderful with my son that passed. over the years things have gotten better. he has a suggestion box .when I leave one it usually happens. his sister. works there and she is so nice.when iask to see. her she comes down and just hugs me and helps me. I love them. with all my heart . sincerely kaylong Wingate nc
Kay long — Sep 22, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • St George's University
    1984
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Residency

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  • Meth Hospital
    1990
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Benedict Okwara, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Okwara's profile.

Dr. Okwara frequently treats the following conditions: Pharyngitis, Acute Bronchitis and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Benedict Okwara, MD is affiliated with Atrium Health Stanly.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Atrium Health Stanly

    301 Yadkin St, Albemarle, NC