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Frank Okosun, MD, Internal Medicine, Lake Jackson, TX, Sam Houston State University

FrankEdozeOkosunMDDABIM(He/Him)

Internal Medicine Lake Jackson, TX

Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist, Obesity Medicine & Nutrition, Occupational Medicine

Medical Director /Attending Physician, Board Certified Internal Medicine, Clinical Assistant Professor

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  • Office

    188 Abner Jackson Pkwy
    Lake Jackson, TX 77566
    Phone+1 979-266-9776
    Fax+1 979-529-2952

Summary

  • Experienced Medical Director and Internist providing evidence based medical care in both Hospital and Outpatient settings. Highly skilled in Healthcare Consulting, Chronic Disease Management such as Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Dyslipidemia, Obesity, Hypothyroidism as well as Hospital Medicine with great emphasis on Preventive Health maintenance. Strong empathetic Physician with an Internal Medicine focused residency training from Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee. Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Clinical Expertise

  • Hypertension, Electrocardiography, Cardiac critical care, Gastroesophageal reflux, Cellulitis, Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Acute sinusitis, Conjunctivitis, Acute bronchitis, Urinary tract infections, Travel and tropical medicine, Diabetes mellitus, Type II diabetes mellitus, Thyroid disorders, Hypothyroidism, Obesity and obesity-related disorders, Lipid metabolism disorders, Food allergy, Eczema, Allergic rhinitis, Antiphospholipid syndrome, Dyslipidemia, Diabetes, Osteoporosis screening, Geriatrics, Critical care medicine, Pain management, Sexually transmitted infections, Abscesses, Diabetes mellitus type 2, Hyperlipidemia, Tobacco-related disorders, Abscess incision and drainage, Chronic disease management, Delirium, Malignant hypertension, Thyroid disease, Type II diabetes, Post-menopausal osteoporosis, Lipid Disorders

Education & Training

  • Meharry Medical College
    Meharry Medical CollegeResidency, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2013
  • University of Benin  Faculty of Medicine
    University of Benin Faculty of MedicineClass of 2006

Work Experience

  • Sam Houston State University
    Sam Houston State UniversityClinical Assistant Professor   ·   January 2024 - Current
  • Brazos Primary Care Associates
    Brazos Primary Care AssociatesPrincipal Investigator   ·   October 2023 - Current
  • Brazos Primary Care Associates
    Brazos Primary Care AssociatesMedical Director   ·   October 2015 - Current
  • Brazos Primary Care Associates
    Brazos Primary Care AssociatesMedical Director/ Attending Physician   ·   January 2015 - Current
  • CHI St. Luke's Health Brazosport
    CHI St. Luke's Health Brazosport (Lake Jackson, TX)Attending Physician   ·   January 2015 - Current

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2013 - 2026
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Intern of the Year, Internal Medicine Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tennessee, 2011

Press Mentions

  • Frank Okosun, m.d
    Frank Okosun, m.dMay 12th, 2017
  • Black History Month Physician Spotlight: Interview with Frank Okosun, MD
    Black History Month Physician Spotlight: Interview with Frank Okosun, MDFebruary 10th, 2024
  • Mental Health Awareness Month: From Clinicians to Clinicians
    Mental Health Awareness Month: From Clinicians to CliniciansJune 1st, 2024

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