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Ikenna Okereke, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Detroit, MI, University of Texas Medical Branch

IkennaChidumeOkerekeMD

Thoracic Surgery • Detroit, MI

Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology

Chief, Thoracic Surgery; Program Director, Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Program

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Summary

  • Dr. Ikenna Okereke is a thoracic surgeon in Detroit, MI and is affiliated with Henry Ford Health System. He received his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. He specializes in thoracic surgery and is experienced in gastroesophageal reflux, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, tracheal cancer, gastrointestinal / hepatic pathology, and lung neoplasms.

Education & Training

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2006 - 2008
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationResidency, Surgery, 1999 - 2006
  • Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
    Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2021 - 2024
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2015 - 2022
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2012 - 2016
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2008 - 2013
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1999 - 2005
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification All in One EMR, Medstreaming, 2013

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Henry Ford Health System Surgeon Starts Program to Mentor Detroit Area Youth
    Henry Ford Health System Surgeon Starts Program to Mentor Detroit Area YouthMarch 17th, 2022
  • They Survived Mass Shootings. Years Later, the Bullets Are Still Trying to Kill Them
    They Survived Mass Shootings. Years Later, the Bullets Are Still Trying to Kill ThemMay 31st, 2019
  • Trends in Lung Cancer Screening in the United States, 2016–2017
    Trends in Lung Cancer Screening in the United States, 2016–2017March 6th, 2019

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Ikenna Okereke, Dr. Ikenna Okereke, MD, Dr. I Okereke, Dr. Ikenna Chidume Okereke