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Dr. Vitalis Okechukwu, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 54
Dr. Vitalis Okechukwu, MD
1.6 (21 Ratings)

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Dr. Vitalis Okechukwu, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Lafayette, LA.
Dr. Vitalis Okechukwu, MD
1.6 (21 Ratings)
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Dr. Vitalis Okechukwu, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 54
Lafayette, LA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Vitalis Okechukwu, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Lafayette, LA.

About

Dr. Okechukwu graduated from SHER-I-KASHMIR INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (S.K.I.M.S.) BEMINA / S.K.I.M.S. MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Vitalis Okechukwu, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Lafayette, LA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Okechukwu currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Abbeville General Hospital, Avoyelles Hospital, Iberia Medical Center, Mercy Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner St. Martin Hospital and Opelousas General Health System. Dr. Okechukwu has experience treating conditions like Bacterial Sepsis and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Okechukwu received an average rating of 1.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Okechukwu's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Okechukwu also speaks Russian. Dr. Okechukwu is board certified in Infectious Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Bacterial Sepsis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Cellulitis
Bacterial Sepsis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Cellulitis
Brain Abscess
Endocarditis
Enteritis
Foot Infection
Hepatitis C
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Infective Arthritis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Urogenital Candidiasis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Aspergillosis
Blastomycosis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Candidemia
Chickenpox
Chlamydia Infections
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Sinusitis
Cryptococcosis
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
E. Coli Pneumonia
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gonorrhea Infections
Hepatitis B
Histoplasmosis
Infective Endocarditis
Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Ulcer
Lung Abscess
Lyme Disease
Meningitis
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Neurosyphilis
Non-Pyogenic Meningitis
Ocular Syphilis
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sepsis
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Septic Embolism
Syphilis Infections
Tuberculosis
Vaginitis or Vaginosis

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Locations

  1. 1 Womens Health and Treatment Center of Acadiana LLC
    1700 Kaliste Saloom Rd Bldg 6, Lafayette, LA 70508

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Based on 21 Reviews
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Mar 02, 2020
Fantastic Doctor! Explained the process thoroughly and how bacteria grows with professionalism. He came up with a plan and we had positive results from him. We would definitely recommend Dr. Vitalis Okechukwu! Thank you Sir!
Tomy Derouen — Mar 02, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Russian
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Specialties*
Infectious Disease Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SHER-I-KASHMIR INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (S.K.I.M.S.) BEMINA / S.K.I.M.S. MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1996
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  • Infectious Disease
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Vitalis Okechukwu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Okechukwu's profile.

Dr. Okechukwu frequently treats the following conditions: Bacterial Sepsis and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Vitalis Okechukwu, MD is affiliated with Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Abbeville General Hospital, Avoyelles Hospital, Iberia Medical Center, Mercy Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner St. Martin Hospital and Opelousas General Health System.

Yes, Dr. Vitalis Okechukwu, MD holds board certification in Infectious Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center

    4801 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA

  • Abbeville General Hospital

    118 N Hospital Dr, Abbeville, LA

  • Avoyelles Hospital

    4231 Highway 1192, Marksville, LA

  • Iberia Medical Center

    2315 E Main St, New Iberia, LA

  • Mercy Regional Medical Center

    800 E Main St, Ville Platte, LA

  • Ochsner Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital

    1310 W 7th St, Kaplan, LA

  • Ochsner Acadia General Hospital

    1305 Crowley Rayne Hwy, Crowley, LA

  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA

  • Ochsner St. Martin Hospital

    210 Champagne Blvd, Breaux Bridge, LA

  • Opelousas General Health System

    539 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, LA