Dr. Nnenna C. Okpara M.D., Internist
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Dr. Nnenna C. Okpara M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(20)
100 Dudley St 101 Providence RI, 02905
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About

Dr. Nnenna Okpara is a gastroenterologist practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Okpara specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Okpara performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

MD at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 2002

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine - Board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish 23 years of experience

Expert Publications

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Areas of expertise and specialization

Colon Cancer ScreeningGastroenterology For Women During PregnancyGeneral Gastroenterology Functional Intestinal Disorders

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor at Brown University -

Awards

  • Masinski Research Award During Her Fellowship at Brown University- 2009   

Treatments

  • Acid Reflux
  • Hepatitis B
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Indigestion
  • Pain
  • Stomach Flu

Fellowships

  • Gastroenterology Fellowship at Rhode Island Hospital - Brown University

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association

Articles and Publications

  • Published

What do you attribute your success to?

  • God's guidance and blessing, excellent training programs, parental influence and being academically driven as well as the leadership and support she received from other doctors and the hospital.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Family Time, Latin Dancing

Favorite professional publications

  • The American Journal of Gastroenterology

Dr. Nnenna C. Okpara M.D.'s Practice location

100 Dudley St 101 -
Providence, RI 02905
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101 DUDLEY ST -
PROVIDENCE, RI 02905
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Dr. Nnenna C. Okpara M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 20 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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