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Office
Howard University Department of Dermatology
2041 Georgia Ave NW, Towers Building Suite 4300
Washington, DC 20060Phone+1 202-865-6725Fax+1 806-454-5618- Is this information wrong?
Education & Training
- Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Dermatology, 2006 - 2009
- Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health SystemInternship, Internal Medicine, 2005 - 2006
- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2005
- Barry UniversityBS, Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 2000
- Naparima Girls' High SchoolHigh School Diploma, 1990 - 1997
Certifications & Licensure
- MD State Medical License 2009 - 2024
- DC State Medical License 2018 - 2024
- PA State Medical License 2005 - 2006
- American Board of Dermatology Dermatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- William D. James, MD, Mentor of the Year Award American Academy of Dermatology, 2023
- Patient Care Hero Award American Academy of Dermatology, 2021
- Presidential Citation Award American Academy of Dermatology, 2017
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Clinical Trials
- Light Treatment Effectiveness (LITE) Study Start of enrollment: 2019 Mar 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- No-shows to hidradenitis suppurativa clinic visits: Patient perspectives.Natalie M Fragoso, Rahul Masson, Terri Shih, Tiffany Mayo, Ginette Okoye, Vivian Y Shi, Jennifer L Hsiao> ;Skin Health and Disease. 2024 Apr 1
- 1 citationsSkin tone representation in dermatologic direct-to-consumer advertisements: a cross-sectional analysis and call to action.Chidubem A V Okeke, Joseph Tran, Ginette A Okoye, Cheryl M Burgess, Angel S Byrd, Ixavion Wright> ;International Journal of Women's Dermatology. 2023 Oct 1
- 2 citationsHidradenitis Suppurativa.Toni Jenkins, Jahdonna Isaac, Alicia Edwards, Ginette A Okoye> ;Dermatologic Clinics. 2023 Jul 1
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Journal Articles
- Increasing Minority Representation in the Dermatology DepartmentThe Johns Hopkins ExperienceTola Oyesanya, Anna L Grossberg, Ginette A Okoye, JAMA
- Bacterial Biofilm in Acute Lesions of Hidradenitis SuppurativaOkoye GA, Vlassova N, Olowoyeye O, Agostinho A, James G, Stewart PS, Leung S, Lazarus G, Br J Dermatology., 1/1/2017
- Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa in PregnancyPerng P, Zampella J, Okoye GA., J Amer Acad Dermatol., 1/1/2017
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Books/Book Chapters
Lectures
- Closing the Gender Gap in Academic Dermatology and Dermatology Leadership: Problems and SolutionsAmerican Academy of Dermatology - Annual Meeting 2019 - Washington, D.C. - 3/4/2019
- Caring for Ethnic Skin.Baltimore, MD - 1/1/2017
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis: Instructive Cases.Philadelphia PA. - 1/1/2017
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Other
- Strategies for Reducing Antibiotic Resistance in Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
http://www.consultant360.com/exclusives/antibiotic-resistance-hidradenitis-suppurativa-ginette-okoye
1/1/2017 - Antibiotic therapy for hidradenitis suppurativa may induce antibiotic resistance
http://www.healio.com
1/1/2016 - Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma in Skin of ColorAmerican Academy of Dermatology Dialogues in Dermatology.
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Press Mentions
- Increased Prevalence and Severity of HS in Black, Hispanic PatientsNovember 3rd, 2022
- D.C. Dermatologist Plays Leading Role in COVID-19 Testing for Vulnerable CommunitiesMarch 30th, 2021
- In 2020’S Darkest Moments, Acts of Courage, Kindness Shine ThroughDecember 14th, 2020
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Committees
- Co-Chair, Skin of Color Society Scientific Committee 2021 - 2023
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Member
- Women’s Dermatological SocietyMember
- Skin of Color SocietyMember
Hospital Affiliations
- Howard University HospitalWashington, District of Columbia
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