Dr. Ogochukwu Okpala
Primary Care, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hendersonville, NC
18 years experience female
Locations
Dr Ogo Inc
Hendersonville
Phone
Insurances accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
Medicaid
About
Bio
I had always wanted to be a women's health physician, and continue to feel privileged to be able to do this job. I'm interested in international health, pelvic pain, teen pregnancy prevention and healthy pregnancies and empowering women to take care and control of their health.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licenses
United States: Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
Languages spoken
Swahili
Doctor Q&A
35 Answers
4 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A member asked:
Dr. Ogochukwu Okpala answered
18 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
No surgery: This is normal, as the vagina is a muscle and can change shape to accommodate, up to allowing a baby's head! And still goes back to it's normal shape. ... Read More
A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ogochukwu Okpala answered
18 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yeast infection: You probably have a yeast infection, which is common after taking antibiotics. If it's unbearable, you may try over the counter yeast infection medica ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ogochukwu Okpala answered
18 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
You're pregnant!: It means you're pregnant! Congratulations!!!
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Apr 12, 2020
thankyou for your response. much appreciated
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :) Thank you so much! ❤
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Your answer saved my life! Thanks :) thank you so much!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, RI
Graduated 2003MD
Residency
BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
Awards
Whos Who
Affiliations
FACOG
Rotary Club of York Pennsylvania
Virtual Visit Ratings
2 top reviews
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