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Dr. Chibuike Uzoma Okoro, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist)

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2007)

Professional interests include: stroke, cerebrovascular disease, pancreatitis, and more.

621 North Hall Street
Dallas, TX 75226

(214) 820-0600

Dr. Chibuike Uzoma Okoro, MD is an internist in Dallas, TX specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and hospital medicine (hospitalist). He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2007 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Chibuike Uzoma Okoro, MD is affiliated with HealthTexas Provider Network and Baylor Scott & White Health.

Office Locations

Address:

621 North Hall Street
Dallas, TX 75226

Address:

1901 N. MACARTHUR BOULEVARD
Irving, TX 75061

Address:

3500 GASTON AVENUE
Dallas, TX 75246

Some issues Dr. Chibuike Uzoma Okoro, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

hospital care	858
inpatient care	848
outpatient care	10

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	238
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	55
Less than 65	179

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	61
Dementia	33
Cancer	14

hospital care	917
inpatient care	886
outpatient care	31

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	235
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	56
Less than 65	158

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	54
Dementia	33
Cancer	14

hospital care	833
inpatient care	834

**Gender**
Male	408
Female	498

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	398
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	140
Less than 65	256

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	60
Dementia	41
Cancer	18

hospital care	839
inpatient care	794
outpatient care	45

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	143
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	87
Less than 65	87

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	55
Dementia	42
Cancer	15

hospital care	550
inpatient care	551

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	127
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	47
Less than 65	109

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	60
Dementia	39
Cancer	17

hospital care	769
inpatient care	744
outpatient care	25

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	128
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	67
Less than 65	101

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	51
Dementia	38
Cancer	14

hospital care	1066
inpatient care	1067

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	131
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	55
Less than 65	107

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	60
Dementia	40
Cancer	14

hospital care	1006
inpatient care	1007

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	93
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	35
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	69
Dementia	38
Cancer	12

hospital care	2892
inpatient care	2893
nursing home care	88

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chibuike Uzoma Okoro, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Chibuike Uzoma Okoro, MD treated as an internist in Dallas, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, nursing home care and outpatient care.

hospital care	1081
inpatient care	1069
nursing home care	88
outpatient care	27

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chibuike Uzoma Okoro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	149
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	192
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	18
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	101
85 and over	54
Less than 65	106
65 to 74	129

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Chibuike Uzoma Okoro, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chibuike Uzoma Okoro, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	47
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	11
Dementia	30

Education & Training

Dr. Chibuike Uzoma Okoro, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2007. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2007)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Chibuike Uzoma Okoro, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HealthTexas Provider Network

Baylor Scott & White Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Chibuike Uzoma Okoro, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$873 ZERBAXA $526	JANUMET XR $107	ZINPLAVA $97	PNEUMOVAX 23 $37	DIFICID $36	Other $70
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$733 Lexiscan $434	MYCAMINE $151	AmBisome $78	Cresemba $71
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$664 ENTRESTO $545	AFINITOR $119
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$472 XARELTO $431	INVOKANA $41
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$432 SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $131	Spiriva $113	Pradaxa $65	Praxbind $36	STIOLTO $32	Other $56
Other	$3,227 ELIQUIS $535	LANTUS $244	SAMSCA $213	Kcentra $199	LifeVest $154	Other $1,882

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,261
Education	$140

Biography

Dr. Chibuike Okoro is a specialist in hospital medicine (hospitalist). He attended medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Okoro is professionally affiliated with HealthTexas Provider Network.