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Dr. Ugochukwu Okereke, MD

Dr. Ugochukwu Okereke, MD

Sleep Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Ugochukwu Okereke, MD is a sleep medicine internist in Sumter, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE in 1990. He is affiliated with Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

325 W Liberty St Sumter, SC 29150

Make an Appointment

(803) 774-7000

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Okereke specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Sleep Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Okereke's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Okereke

3.9

18 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
67%
67%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
11%
11%
1 Star
17%
17%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Holly Montgomery – Mar 25, 2025
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sadie McDowell – Jul 24, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dorothy S in Sumter, SC – Apr 13, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bracey in Sumter, SC – Jul 09, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sumter, SC – Jun 09, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sharon W. in Sumter, SC – May 05, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sharon Moten in Sumter SC – Jan 18, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
j. randolph in Sumter, SC – Jan 07, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ugochukwu Okereke, MD is a sleep medicine internist in Sumter, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE in 1990. He is affiliated with Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Sleep Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Nigeria / College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Sleep Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Cedars Medical Clinic PA325 W Liberty St Sumter, SC 29150
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital

    129 N Washington St
    Sumter, SC 29150
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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