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Dr. Nkechi Okechukwu, MD

Dr. Nkechi Okechukwu, MD

Pediatrics*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Nkechi Okechukwu, MD is a pediatrician in Kathleen, GA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE in 2003. She is affiliated with medical facilities Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center and Houston Healthcare. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

2 Star Rating
Based on 1 review 2 Star Rating (1 review)

Practice

1118 GA Highway 96 Kathleen, GA 31047
Telehealth available
(478) 975-6890

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Okechukwu specializes in the area of Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Okechukwu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Okechukwu

2.0
1 rating, 1 with written review
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Misdiagnose of my child's symptoms
Had a recent visit with this doctor at Lake Joy Med Stop. She informed us that she had a viral upper respiratory illness. Two days later we took my daughter to her local pediatric as she was getting worse and the prescribed meds were not working. He informed us that my daughter had pneumonia vs what we were told. Dont know what would have happened if we did not get a second opinion.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 25, 2025
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About Me

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Dr. Nkechi Okechukwu, MD is a pediatrician in Kathleen, GA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE in 2003. She is affiliated with medical facilities Piedmont Athens...read more

  • Pediatrics

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  • University Of Nigeria / College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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Locations

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  • Hours
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    • Tue: open 24 hours
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

    1199 Prince Ave
    Athens, GA 30606
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Houston Healthcare

    1601 Watson Blvd
    Warner Robins, GA 31093

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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