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Dr. Uchenna Okereke, MD

Dermatologist

Brooklyn, NY

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About Dr. Uchenna Okereke

Dr. Uchenna Okereke is a dermatologist, currently practicing at The Dermatology Specialists in Brooklyn, NY. She provides treatment to a wide range of dermatologic ailments, including acne, rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis. She believes in using the state of the art technology and ensures that her patients have a positive experience at the practice. Dr. Okereke received her bachelor’s degree from George Washington University and her master’s degree from New York University. She earned her medical degree from Meharry Medical College, following which she completed a residency in dermatology at the University of Iowa. After her residency, she pursued a fellowship training in dermatopharmacology at New York University. Dr. Okereke received her certification from the American Board of Dermatology. She is an esteemed member of several medical societies, such as the Women’s Dermatologic Society, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and the National Medical Association. An avid researcher and a recipient of the Women’s Dermatologic Society Mentorship Award, Dr. Okereke has distinguished herself as a valuable asset in the field of dermatology.

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Specialties

  • Dermatologist

Practice names

Board certifications

  • American Board of Dermatology

Education and training

  • Medical School - Meharry Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
  • New York University, Master's in Clinical Investigation
  • George Washington University (Bachelor's)
  • New York University, Fellowship in Dermatopharmacology
  • University of Iowa, Residency in Dermatology

Professional memberships

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Grand Rounds Coordinator
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Clinicopathologic Correlation (CPC) Coordinator
  • Epic Physicians Global Assessment (PGA)

Awards and publications

  • Women’s Dermatologic Society Mentorship Award
  • Awaredee, Skin of Color Society and P&G Dermatology Technology Symposium
  • Okereke UR, Simmons A, Callender VD. Current and emerging treatment strategies for hair loss in women of color. Inter J Women’s Dermatol. 2019
  • • Soleymani T, Cohen DE, Folan LM, Okereke UR, Elbuluk N, Soter NA. Disparity in Cutaneous Pigmentary Response to LED vs Halogen Incandescent Visible Light: Results from a Single Center, Investigational Clinical Trial Determining a Minimal Pigmentary Visible Light Dose. J Drugs Dermatol. 2017 Nov 1;16(11):1105-1110

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Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1003173832

Overall rating
4.63
Recent reviews
Dr. Okereke was very kind, took the time to hear all of my concerns, addressed each of them thoroughly and individually,and made sure that I understood the treatment regimen and expected outcomes. It is very obvious that she has an excellent command of her practice and knowledge base. Under her care I feel safe and am confident that my issues will be resolved. Would definitely return to her again with other skin issues (and recommend to others)!
Dr. Okereke was very kind, took the time to hear all of my concerns, addressed each of them thoroughly and individually, and made sure that I understood the treatment regimen andexpected outcomes. It is very obvious that she has an excellent command of her practice and knowledge base. Under her care I feel safe and am confident that my issues will be resolved. Would definitely return to her again with other skin issues (and recommend to others)!
Danielle N.June 11, 2020
Long wait time. I was called to come in early and still waited a long time in an empty waiting room.I saw the doctor for about 3 mins. I feel like I wasted my time and money. ??
Long wait time. I was called to come in early and still waited a long time in an empty waiting room. I saw the doctor for about 3 mins. I feellike I wasted my time and money. ??
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Dr. Uchenna Okereke's office locations

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The Dermatology Specialists

440 Atlantic Avenue, Ground Floor

Brooklyn, NY 11217

The Dermatology Specialists

214 Sullivan Street

New York, NY 10012

The Dermatology Specialists

614 Eastern Parkway

Brooklyn, NY 11225

The Dermatology Specialists

10-41 47th Ave

Long Island City, NY 11101

The Dermatology Specialists

175 E 96th Street DE, Ground Floor

New York, NY 10128

The Dermatology Specialists

Kips Bay

247 East 28th Street

New York, NY 10016

The Dermatology Specialists

4411 8th Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11220

The Dermatology Specialists

1163 Myrtle Ave

Brooklyn, NY 11206

The Dermatology Specialists

114 Greenpoint Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11222

The Dermatology Specialists

3179 Steinway St

Astoria, NY 11103

The Dermatology Specialists

1425 2nd Ave

New York, NY 10021

The Dermatology Specialists

278 Court St

Brooklyn, NY 11231

The Dermatology Specialists

220 Front Street

New York, NY 10038

The Dermatology Specialists

152 Broadway

Brooklyn, NY 11211

The Dermatology Specialists

135 West 70th Street

New York, NY 10023

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating
4.63
Wait time
4.11
Bedside manner
4.76
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It was amazing!!!!! I’ve been searching for an African American female sermon and she was PERFECT and so was her staff!!

Verified patient

With a happy face, attentive ears and vast knowledge of derm....thank you Dr Okereke. Highly recommended.

Verified patient

When I finally got to see her it was a very pleasant and quick visit. She made me feel comfortable and she was very honest.

Verified patient

The office didnt get my information from Zocdoc, so I had refill forms but everything else went perfect. Was in and out.

Very professional, welcoming, warm and went into details about what she's doing also, was able to answer my concerns.

Verified patient

I was very pleased that she took her time with me asking questions then explaining her diagnosis.

Verified patient

Dr. Okereke was friendly and I felt very comfortable. She walked me through each step it was my first time.

Verified patient

Very courteous and friendly. Felt very comfortable and at eese, got a lot done on initial visit. Thank you!

Excellent visit Very Patient Very Nice The entire staff You won’t regret your visit with Dr. Okereke.

Verified patient

Dr Okereke was a great communicator - I liked that she explained what and why.

Verified patient

For my first time there my visit was great. She was very attentive and listen to me.

Verified patient

Very sweet and knowledgeable doctor. Also a nice office with a good front desk staff.

Verified patient

Very knowledgeable empathetic and professional staff.For my 1st visit very pleased

Verified patient

She was very good at listening to my questions and concerns.

Verified patient

Felt very comfortable with the Dr.Okereke She was awesome and very knowledgeable

Verified patient

The doctor answered all of my concerns and I left with confidence. Thank you!

Verified patient

I was satisfied with her explanation, she's very nice love to see her again

Verified patient

Rude front desk staff, long wait time and unprofessional bedside manner

Loved doctor Okereke but I waited almost 2 hours to be seen.

Dr. Okereke was very kind, took the time to hear all of my concerns, addressed each of them thoroughly and individually, and made sure that I understood the treatment regimen and expected outcomes. It is very obvious that she has an excellent command of her practice and knowledge base. Under her care I feel safe and am confident that my issues will be resolved. Would definitely return to her again with other skin issues (and recommend to others)!

Verified patient

I wouldn’t see her again unless i it’s an emergency. She was unpleasant. She was in and out the room in about 2 mins. Therefore, I don’t know why my wait time to be seen was so long when she doesn’t spend any time with the pts, at least with me. I mentioned a swollen lymph node which may have been caused because of scalp irritation (main reason for the appointment) and she didn’t even check/ look at my neck. I also told her that there was a bump in my head and she had no interest in checking that either. She didn’t apologize for the length of time that I had to wait to be seen. However the MA was quite pleasant. She even got me a bottle of water and apologized for the long wait.

Long wait time. I was called to come in early and still waited a long time in an empty waiting room. I saw the doctor for about 3 mins. I feel like I wasted my time and money. ??

She’s amazing!!

Verified patient

I am so sad. I went to see Dr Okereke with three issues and I felt she brushed them off. I waited for the visit (which was scheduled with a time slot) for 1,5h and the visit lasted about 15 minutes. I feel she did not take me seriously and now I need to bear the consequences. I’m pretty upset.

Verified patient

Very good

She was fantastic. We haven’t seen her before and her manner with my teenage daughter was fantastic. She was patient when we asked questions and while we took notes and emailed photos. A+++

Verified patient

Once again Dr Okereke was helpful and kind. This is my second time meeting with her. This time it was virtual. I plan to continue seeing her in the future.

Verified patient

she is the best

Verified patient

Dr. Uchenna, was knowledgeable, relatable and kind. The space was very modern and I enjoyed the music in the waiting area. The staff was very kind also.

Verified patient

It was such a pleasure to visit this facility and meet with Dr. Okereke! She has the warmest demeanor that I’ve experienced from a doctor in quite some time! After listening to me share my concerns, she was thorough in providing a course of treatment for each issue.

Verified patient

I was a little disappointed , dr. Okereke was not present I was hoping to meet with her because she is a woman of color and might have a personal onsite to my skin issues but I met with another doctor that gave me a few things to test out that I will try I'm hoping it works and will make my follow up!

I was so pleased to have to have met with Dr. Okereke! It was finally good to meet with a doctor who understood my issues on a more personal level as well her staff. I was even more pleased when I picked up my prescription and they were in larger sizes than I had ever been prescribed being that my issues are somewhat chronic, it would last me longer and I still paid the same price for it through insurance. I have already recommended her to two friends!

Verified patient

This was my first appointment here and I was genuinely impressed. The overall look and vibe of the office is unique and modern, but definitely fits the vibe of Brooklyn. Less than 5 minutes after filling out the initial forms, I was called back to be seen. Dr. Okereke and her staff were all super sweet, which was complete opposite of the treatment I received from the doctor/office I was going to prior. She listened to all of my concerns, made suggestions based upon them, and even told me about her personal experiences. I was walked through my new treatment plan thoroughly, and all questions were answered. At the end of my visit I was provided various samples to try out, and scheduled a follow up visit in a timely manner. I am happy that I found Dr. Okereke, and I am looking forward to my next visit.

Verified patient

Everyone was very nice , very clean office. Doctor made me feel very comfortable and answered all my questions. Although this place was far from my house it was def. Worth the trip.

Verified patient

I am very pleased with my visit with Dr. Okereke. I felt that I was heard and the treatment plan fit my needs. Dr. Okereke made sure I was comfortable and held a high level of transparency. This visit instilled new confidence in my skin care journey. Jewel was also an extremely wonderful and warm physicians assistant. She absolutely made me feel comfortable and thoroughly explained the process of my treatment. I would recommend this place a thousand times over!!!!!!!!!

Verified patient

Super professional and friendly

Dr. Okereke wasn’t super helpful and knowledgeable on the issue. She walked me through what was going on and made sure I was informed on the different aspects of my skin issue. All of the support staff were kind, charismatic and helpful. As long as I live in NY she’s my Derm.

Verified patient

Very professional! Nice and helpful

Verified patient

She is very informative and friendly and unlike other dermatologists in the past, she gave my daughter exactly what she needed..

Verified patient

Very good experience.

Very nice, very professional

Verified patient

Dr. Okereke herself was nice, she explained what my situation was and tried to find a topical ointment that’s covered under my insurance. However the office she works out of is pretty disorganized and the medical assistants are not attentive. There was at most 2 other people in office yet it took over an hour for me to finally see the doctor.

Dr. Okereke was excellent and I rarely say that about doctors unfortunately. She was so kind and compassionate. I had a bit of a sensitive skin issue I was dealing with and she made me feel so comfortable and well cared for. I would definitely go back to her and highly recommend her. She was absolutely lovely!

Verified patient

I felt very comfortable talking to her and when it came time to relay what problems i was having, she was so understanding and caring in hearing my concerns. She went above and beyond to be helpful to my specific needs and I am really grateful I found her!

Verified patient

She was very through and professional.

Verified patient

I had a great experience. The office is beautiful: so modern and clean and the receptionist and nurse (sorry if that’s the incorrect title!) were both so friendly and helpful. Dr. Okereke was great and didn’t rush through the appointment. She was thorough and answered my questions and sent prescriptions to a really cool mail-order pharmacy that seems very easy to use and modern. I just feel excited to have had a good experience because I have Fidelis and usually don’t have amazing experiences with this insurance. Really appreciate them taking Fidelis!!

Verified patient

I wan't sure what to expect as it was my first visit. However, the young ladies at the front desk were smiling, helpful, and respectful. I did not have to wait even a whole 6 minutes before the physician assistant called me and I saw Dr. Okereke right away. She was so helpful, concerned and warm. She was amazing and its hard to find doctors and a staff like that anymore, so it was refreshing on such a cold day.

Verified patient

She was dismissive and condescending. She didn't really seem to care about what I was saying and I didn't leave with any new information about my condition that I didn't already know.

Quick but called in wrong medication, easily clarified. Wait time was way too long and waiting room standing only. Don’t know if I would come back.

That wait time was absolutely disrespectful. Although once I filled out the paperwork (even though I already did via zocdoc), I was brought to the patient room within minutes, great. But I didn't end up seeing the doctor til about 30+ minutes later. During the visit, I wasn't able to ask any detailed questions because it felt so rushed, and so "general". This was my first time meeting with a derm who was also a POC which was very important to me because I had a lot of questions and wanted to establish a great relationship with my derm as a POC myself; that was not able to happen. I will say she was nice and knowledgeable, but not personable at all. Hopefully that was just a one time thing, but I'm not sure if I'll be back to visit.

Verified patient
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Where is Dr. Uchenna Okereke's office located?

Dr. Uchenna Okereke has 16 office locations, including in Brooklyn, New York, Long Island City, and Astoria, view full addresses on Dr. Okereke's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Uchenna Okereke have?

Dr. Uchenna Okereke is certified by American Board of Dermatology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Uchenna Okereke?

Dr. Uchenna Okereke frequently sees patients for Acne, Allergy Consultation, Annual Skin Screening, Dermatology Consultation, and Dermatology Follow Up. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Uchenna Okereke on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Uchenna Okereke speak?

Dr. Uchenna Okereke speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Uchenna Okereke in reviews?

178 patients have reviewed Dr. Uchenna Okereke. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.63/5. They have a 4.76/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.11/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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