
Overview
Nwanneka Okolo is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York.
Dr. Okolo is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Epilepsy.
Dr. Okolo is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Epilepsy and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurology With Special Qualifications In Child Neurology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Okolo is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
501 Seaview Avenue, Suite 104, Staten Island, NY 10305
900 South Avenue, Suite 103, Staten Island, NY 10314
1110 South Avenue, Suite 300, Staten Island, NY 10314
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Okolo 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.
The Children's Hospital At Montefiore
Solomon L. Moshé, MD, is Vice Chair of Neurology, Director of the Isabelle Rapin Child Neurology Division and Director of Clinical Neurophysiology at Montefiore. He is also the Charles Frost Chair in Neurosurgery and Neurology, Vice Chair, Saul R. Korey Department of Neurology, and Professor of Neurology, Neuroscience and Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Einstein). Dr. Moshé’s clinical focus is on epilepsy and electroencephalography with special emphasis on age-related influences on the expression, control and consequences of seizures. Dr. Moshe is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses West Syndrome, Spasmus Nutans, Epilepsy, and Seizures. Dr. Moshe is currently accepting new patients.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Vijay Ramaswamy is a Pediatric Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Ramaswamy is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes, Gliomatosis Cerebri, Neurofibromatosis, and Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion
Dr. Chiriboga is Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at CUIMC and former Interim Director of the Division of Child Neurology, Departments of Neurology and Pediatrics, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. She is also former Chief of Pediatric Neurology at Columbia University's affiliate hospital, Harlem Hospital Center.Dr. Chiriboga was born in Peru and educated in Argentina, where she graduated with Honors from the Faculty of Medicine at the National University of Buenos Aires in 1982. Dr. Chiriboga completed training in pediatrics at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital in 1985. After completing her training in child neurology in 1988 at the Neurological Institute and Babies Hospital of Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, Dr. Chiriboga joined the Division of Child Neurology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Subsequently, she completed a Neuroepidemiology fellowship at the Gertrude H. Sergievsky Center and received a Master in Public Health from the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University. Dr. Chiriboga serves/has served on committees of the NIH, CNS, and ABPN. She is a diplomate of the ABPN in Child Neurology.Dr. Chiriboga's current research focuses on Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) clinical trials. Past areas of research, including NIH funding, has focused on congenital infections and neurodevelopmental disorders, including cerebral palsy and effects of perinatal exposures. Her clinical practice focuses on neuromuscular disorders as well as developmental, neurobehavioral neurology, and migraine, and on the treatment of spasticity. Dr. Chiriboga is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Chiriboga is board certified in Neurology With Special Qualification In Child Neurology and Child Neurology. Dr. Chiriboga is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nwanneka A. Okolo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nwanneka A. Okolo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nwanneka A. Okolo by calling their office at 718-226-5700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nwanneka A. Okolo a top-rated expert for Seizures?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nwanneka A. Okolo is classified as an Distinguished expert for Seizures, 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. Nwanneka A. Okolo specialize in?
While Dr. Nwanneka A. Okolo is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Nwanneka A. Okolo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nwanneka A. Okolo has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Nwanneka A. Okolo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nwanneka A. Okolo accept my insurance?
Dr. Nwanneka A. Okolo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-226-5700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Okolo isDistinguished. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- SeizuresDr. Okolo isDistinguished. Learn about Seizures.
- Advanced
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- EpilepsyDr. Okolo isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Okolo isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Okolo isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Delayed GrowthDr. Okolo isExperienced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Okolo isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Epilepsy Juvenile AbsenceDr. Okolo isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures
- Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+)
- Increased Head CircumferenceDr. Okolo isExperienced. Learn about Increased Head Circumference.
- Legius SyndromeDr. Okolo isExperienced. Learn about Legius Syndrome.
- Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)Dr. Okolo isExperienced. Learn about Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS).
- Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Okolo isExperienced. Learn about Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Partial SeizureDr. Okolo isExperienced. Learn about Partial Seizure.
- RASopathiesDr. Okolo isExperienced. Learn about RASopathies.
- Status EpilepticusDr. Okolo isExperienced. Learn about Status Epilepticus.
- Transient Tic DisorderDr. Okolo isExperienced. Learn about Transient Tic Disorder.
- West SyndromeDr. Okolo isExperienced. Learn about West Syndrome.

