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Office
100 San Elizario Rd
Ste H
Clint, TX 79836Phone+1 915-209-3722Fax+1 915-703-2208
Summary
- Dr. Chukwujekwu Okpalaji is a dedicated Pediatrician based in Clint, TX, serving the community of El Paso County, extending his services across Texas and nationwide. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nigeria and furthered his expertise with a Master of Public Health from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, TX.
Dr. Okpalaji is Board Certified in Pediatrics, having completed his postgraduate training at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. With over a decade of experience, he is a proud member of both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association.
Currently affiliated with the Hospitals of Providence and the Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare system, Dr. Okpalaji is committed to providing comprehensive care to children and adolescents from birth to 20 years old. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Igbo, he is well-equipped to cater to a diverse patient population. He offers both primary and urgent care pediatric services, adeptly managing a wide range of general and primary care pediatric symptoms.
Dr. Okpalaji chose a career in Pediatrics to promote the health and well-being of children and adolescents, driven by a passion for making a positive impact on young lives. He finds great joy in building lasting relationships with his patients and their families, ensuring they receive compassionate and personalized care. Known for his approachable and patient-centered care style.
Dr. Okpalaji strives to create a welcoming environment where patients feel comfortable and supported in their healthcare journey.
Education & Training
- Maimonides Medical Center/Infants and Children's Hospital of BrooklynResidency, Pediatrics, 2012 - 2015
- University of North Texas Health Science CenterMPH, Public Health, Biostatistics, 2010 - 2012
- NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALMBBS, Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obgyn, 2008 - 2009
- University of Nigeria Faculty of MedicineClass of 2008
Certifications & Licensure
- DC State Medical License 2024 - 2026
- IA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
- ID State Medical License 2024 - 2026
- TN State Medical License 2024 - 2026
- TX State Medical License 2014 - 2026
- CO State Medical License 2024 - 2025
- IN State Medical License 2024 - 2025
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 10 citationsMeta-analysis to Determine Risk for Serious Bacterial Infection in Febrile Outpatient Neonates With RSV Infection.William Bonadio, Felix Huang, Sinthumathi Nateson, Chukwujekwu Okpalaji, Alicia Kodsi
Pediatric Emergency Care. 2016-05-01 - 28 citationsAppendicitis in preschool aged children: Regression analysis of factors associated with perforation outcomeWilliam Bonadio, Peter Peloquin, Jared Brazg, Ilyssa Scheinbach, James Saunders
Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2015-09-01
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
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