Dr. Godwin Stanley Okoye, MD, PhD
Ophthalmologist
837.9 mi · 1510 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
At a glance
5.00 stars (12 reviews)
100% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 8 insurances
ACE, Aetna, Cigna, EyeMed, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at St. Jude Medical Center & Aesthetic Care
2 office locations
Speaks English and Spanish
5.00
12 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
4.9
Recent reviews
Wow, what a great experience. The doctor made room in his schedule for me when I was having an eye emergency. He made me feel like the appt was very important to him. He was knowledgeable about my condition and put me at ease. Great guy, super smart, I feel very lucky to have found him.
November 27, 2014Faith S.Verified patient
Dr. Godwin Stanley Okoye was great. He was very patient and caring even though we were the only one at the clinic on a sunday.
November 16, 2014Initials hidden
Office locations
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St. Jude Medical Center & Aesthetic Care
836.1 mi · 1510 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL, 33607
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St. Jude Medical Center & Aesthetic Care
837.9 mi · 131 N Moon Ave, Suite 3-4, Brandon, FL, 33510
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In-network insurances
Aetna
Cigna
EyeMed
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Cigna
EyeMed
UnitedHealthcare
Popular visit reasons
Botox Treatment
Contact Lenses
Eyeglasses
General Eye Consultation
Glaucoma Consultation
Keratoconus
Refractive Surgery Consultation
Retinal Detachment
Botox Treatment
Contact Lenses
Eyeglasses
General Eye Consultation
More about Dr. Godwin Stanley Okoye, MD, PhD
**PLEASE NOTE - DR. OKOYE ONLY SEES LASIK PATIENTS AT THE TAMPA LOCATION. IF YOU ARE BOOKING AN APPOINTMENT FOR ANY REASON OTHER THAN LASIK, PLEASE SELECT THE BRANDON LOCATION**
Dr. Okoye has over twenty years of experience studying and conducting research into the neurobiology of anti-aging, brain development, degeneration, and regeneration. He has extensive experience in gene therapy and pharmacotherapy of anti-aging and clinical rational use of nutraceuticals and alternative medicine products to stave off the onset of various diseases. Dr. Okoye is specifically well-versed in Lasik and Botox treatments.
Dr. Okoye also works very closely with his Nurse Practitioner, Tim Morrill, who specializes in internal medicine and adult wellness. Tim has tremendous experience in the treatment of addiction and weight management, as well as both male and female hormonal injections.
No matter what your aesthetic needs, Dr. Okoye and his staff at St. Jude's Medical are available to provide the knowledge and tools you need to succeed at living healthy.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, PhD in Neuroscience
Howard University Hospital, Residency in Ophthalmology
The Johns Hopkins Hospital (Fellowship)
Xavier University, New Orleans (Pharmacy)
Howard University Hospital, Internship in Internal Medicine
Practice
St. Jude Medical Center & Aesthetic Care
Awards and publications
NIH Post-Doctoral Fellowship Research Award, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University, MD
NIH Travel Research Award, Gene Therapy for Retinal Degeneration, ARVO Conference
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Research Scholar in Neurological Diseases and Muscle Dystrophies
Post-Doctoral Fellowship - Gene Therapy in Retinal Degeneration & Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Hospitals, Baltimore, Maryland (2001 – 2003)
Oshima Y, Oshima S, Nambu H, Kachi S, Takahashi K, Umeda N, Shen J, Dong A, Apte RS, Duh E, Hackett SF, Okoye GS, Ishibashi K, Handa J, Melia M, Wiegand S, Yancopoulos G, Zack DJ, Campochiaro PA (2005). Different effects of angiopoietin 2 in different vascular beds in the eye; new vessels are most sensitive. FASEB J 19:963-965.
Hiroyuki Nambu; Rie Nambu; Yuji Oshima; Sean F Hackett; Godwin Okoye; Stanley J Wiegand; George D Yancopoulos; Donald J Zack; Peter A Campochiaro. Angiopoietin 1 inhibits ocular neovascularization and breakdown of the blood-retinal barrier. Gene therapy 2004;11(10):865-73.
Okoye GS, Zimmer J, Sung J, Gehlbach P, Deering T, Nambu H, Hackett S, Melia M, Esumi N, Zack DJ, Campochiaro PA (2003). Increased expression of BDNF preserves retinal function and slows cell death from rhodopsin mutation or oxidative damage. J Neurosci 23:4164-4172.
Migration of A7 immortalized astrocytic cells grafted into the adult rat striatum. Okoye GS, Powell EM, Geller HM. J Comp Neurol. 1995 Nov 27; 362(4):524-34.
Short-term immunosuppression enhances the survival of intracerebral grafts of A7-immortalized glial cells. Okoye GS, Freed WJ, Geller HM. Exp Neurol. 1994 Aug; 128(2):191-201.
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1801122395
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.92
Bedside manner
5.00
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12 reviews
Most relevant
Pleasant person, well trained in his profession with positive feedback, also a very pleasant staff!
February 24, 2015Bobby H.Verified patient
My experience with Dr Okoye, was excellent. This office is very personable and unlike other offices I have attended there was no wait time. I truly enjoyed the education I received and will encourage all my family and friends to visit his office!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Godwin Stanley Okoye was great. He was very patient and caring even though we were the only one at the clinic on a sunday.
November 16, 2014Initials hidden
Wow, what a great experience. The doctor made room in his schedule for me when I was having an eye emergency. He made me feel like the appt was very important to him. He was knowledgeable about my condition and put me at ease. Great guy, super smart, I feel very lucky to have found him.
November 27, 2014Faith S.Verified patient
Dr. Godwin Stanley Okoye is fantastic, he's very down to earth and the wait time is non existent!!!! Would definetly recommend him to anyone needing an eye doctor.
November 14, 2014Kaitlyn B.Verified patient
very helpful and was very professional .
October 13, 2014Tasha D.Verified patient
Dr Stanley was awesome!
November 10, 2014Colleen D.Verified patient
The office atmosphere at St. Jude Medical Center was very professional and I felt welcomed and treated with respect and dignity. I came to see Dr. Okoye for outpatient detox tx. and the experience was so easy and comforting by the staff of Dr. Okoye and nurse Tim Morrill, I knew I would get well and that I had come to the right place. While being under Dr. Okoye's tx. he discovered I was defficient in testosterone and my levels were increased so that I had more energy and increased libido than I had had in years. I am so grateful I found St. Jude's Medical Center. It has changed my life for the better in so many ways. Thank you Dr. Okoye and Nurse Morrill.
More than 1 year agoHJ
I saw Dr. Okoye yesterday for Lasik consult. I was greeted by warm, friendly staffs. They made you feel welcome, and explained the goal of my visit briefly, then I was seen by an ophthalmic tech with 5 minutes of my arrival. She was thorough - then Dr. Okoye saw me. He was very knowledgeable, detailed and did answer all my questions about laser eye surgery. He was great! I have made appointment to return for full work up for the surgery in the Tampa Surgical Center with Dr. Okoye. I'm excited to be free from contacts & glasses!
More than 1 year agoRZ
Upon arriving I was pleasantly surprised by the friendliness of the staff. I came in for a contact lens exam and was very pleased with Dr. Okoye. Not only is he knowledgable, he took time to answer all my questions and never made me feel rushed. I've already made an appointment for my husband to come in for an eye exam and I will be back for my back-up pair of glasses. Thanks for making me feel welcome!
More than 1 year agoJR
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
October 15, 2014Initials hidden
What practice does Dr. Godwin Stanley Okoye work with?
Dr. Godwin Stanley Okoye works with St. Jude Medical Center & Aesthetic Care.
Where is Dr. Godwin Stanley Okoye's office located?
Dr. Godwin Stanley Okoye has 2 office locations, including in Brandon and Tampa, view full addresses on Dr. Okoye's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Godwin Stanley Okoye?
Dr. Godwin Stanley Okoye frequently sees patients for Botox Treatment, Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, and Refractive Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Godwin Stanley Okoye on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Godwin Stanley Okoye speak?
Dr. Godwin Stanley Okoye speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Godwin Stanley Okoye in reviews?
12 patients have reviewed Dr. Godwin Stanley Okoye. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.92/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.