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Chinelo J Okonkwo PA-C
Emergency Physician
5801 Bremo Rd Richmond Community E Richmond VA, 23226About
Dr. Chinelo Okonkwo practices Emergency Medicine in Richmond, VA. Dr. Okonkwo assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Okonkwo examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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