Overview
Chinelo Okigbo is an Endocrinologist in Norfolk, Virginia. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Thyroid Storm, and Prolactinoma.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
855 W Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
100 Eastowne Dr Fl 3, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Okigbo has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Chinelo Okigbo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chinelo Okigbo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Chinelo Okigbo by calling their office at 757-446-5908. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Chinelo Okigbo a top-rated expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chinelo Okigbo is classified as an Experienced expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Chinelo Okigbo specialize in?
While Dr. Chinelo Okigbo is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Thyroid Storm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Chinelo Okigbo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Chinelo Okigbo has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). You can view a list of Dr. Chinelo Okigbo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Chinelo Okigbo accept my insurance?
Dr. Chinelo Okigbo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 757-446-5908 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Okigbo isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Okigbo isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Okigbo isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Cytochrome C Oxidase DeficiencyDr. Okigbo isExperienced. Learn about Cytochrome C Oxidase Deficiency.
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Dr. Okigbo isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Okigbo isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.