Dr. Donald O Okeakpu MD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
400 Soldier Creek Road Rosebud SD, 57570About
Dr. Donald Okeakpu practices Endocrinology in Rosebud, SD. Dr. Okeakpu specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. Okeakpu examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
Univ of Lagos Coll of Med-Lagos,Nigeria 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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