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Dr. Ernest Okwuonu, MD

Dr. Ernest Okwuonu, MD

Psychiatrist
CA
Dr. Ernest Okwuonu is a Stanford-trained Psychiatrist with a robust background in managing complex psychiatric conditions in diverse medical settings. He completed his Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (Psychosomatic Medicine) fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his psychiatry residency at St. John's Episcopal Hospital in New York and served as Chief Resident. Dr. Okwuonu earned his MD from the American University of the Caribbean and holds a BSc Honors in Pharmaceutical & Biological Chemistry from York University in Toronto, which informs his in-depth psychopharmacology knowledge. Board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, Dr. Okwuonu has specialized training in managing psychiatric complications in intensive care, surgical, and oncology settings. He has contributed to the field through his quality improvement project on dyspnea in critically ill patients and has presented his work at multiple conferences. His scholarly activities include publications in the American Journal of Psychiatry and the Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. He is currently an active member of the American Psychiatric Association and the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, where he serves on the mentorship committee.
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About Dr. Ernest Okwuonu

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
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Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

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Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Ernest Okwuonu

Dr. Ernest Okwuonu is a Stanford-trained Psychiatrist with a robust background in managing complex psychiatric conditions in diverse medical settings. He completed his Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (Psychosomatic Medicine) fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his psychiatry residency at St. John's Episcopal Hospital in New York and served as Chief Resident. Dr. Okwuonu earned his MD from the American University of the Caribbean and holds a BSc Honors in Pharmaceutical & Biological Chemistry from York University in Toronto, which informs his in-depth psychopharmacology knowledge. Board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, Dr. Okwuonu has specialized training in managing psychiatric complications in intensive care, surgical, and oncology settings. He has contributed to the field through his quality improvement project on dyspnea in critically ill patients and has presented his work at multiple conferences. His scholarly activities include publications in the American Journal of Psychiatry and the Journal of the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. He is currently an active member of the American Psychiatric Association and the Academy of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, where he serves on the mentorship committee.

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Anxiety
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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New Patient Visit
Postpartum Depression
Psychiatry Consultation
Women's Mental Health Issues
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Board certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

  • Medical School - York University (Bachelor's)
  • St. John's Episcopal Hospital (Fellowship)
  • American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine

NPI number

1639735665

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Dr. Ernest Okwuonu frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Ernest Okwuonu on their profile.

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Dr. Ernest Okwuonu speaks English.

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1 patients have reviewed Dr. Ernest Okwuonu. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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