David O. Okonkwo
Experienced in Primary Basilar Impression
Experienced in Primary Basilar Impression
200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Dr. Okonkwo is professor of neurological surgery as well as clinical director of the Brain Trauma Research Center and director of the neurotrauma program. He also serves as director of the scoliosis and spinal deformity program at UPMC Presbyterian.

Dr. Okonkwo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Basilar Impression. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Graduate Institution
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College
Residency
University of Virginia Medical School
Specialties
Neurosurgery
Licenses
Neurological Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Neurological Surgery
Fellowships
Auckland City Hospital
Hospital Affiliations
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside
Upmc St Margaret
Upmc Passavant
Weirton Medical Center, Inc
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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CareSource
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Cigna
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Highmark
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  • HMO
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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Independent Health
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Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
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Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medical Mutual
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  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Sanford
  • HMO
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TeamCare
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The Health Plan
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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UPMC
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  • PPO
Wellcare
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Locations

UPMC Neurological Institute - Presbyterian
200 Lothrop Street, A402 UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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