Ikenna Chidume Okereke
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Ikenna Chidume Okereke is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Detroit, MI with over 27 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 27 years in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery), Ikenna Chidume Okereke is a long-established thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) specialist in Detroit. A Washington University School of Medicine graduate since 1999, he brings 27+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD.
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What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1999
Washington University School of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 20, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
27 years in practice
Experienced
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
Washington University School of Medicine (Class of 1999)
Mailing address
1 Ford Pl Ste 2e, Detroit, MI 48202-3450
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Ikenna Chidume Okereke
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ikenna Chidume Okereke for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Detroit required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ikenna Chidume Okereke
Dr. Okereke is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Detroit, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 653-6568.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ikenna Chidume Okereke
Practice Location
2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202-2689
Mailing Address
1 Ford Pl Ste 2e, Detroit, MI 48202-3450
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