Meet the Physician
• Same-Day Appointments
• Over 10 Years of Experience
• Most Insurance Accepted (except for immigration physical exam services)
Petua Okolo
DO, RPh
Dr. Okolo is a board-certified Internist and the founder of DFW Internal Medicine Clinic. She is a member of the American College of Physicians and American Society of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Okolo completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at Bethel College, North Newton, Kansas. She attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, Oklahoma, where she earned her second degree in Pharmacy. Before attending medical school, she practiced as a registered pharmacist for ten years with several hospitals in North Texas and with Merck & Co, a leader in manufacturing and distribution of vaccines, medicines, and pharmaceutical products.
Dr. Okolo attended medical school at The University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas, where she completed her medical degree in Medicine. She did her residency at St Paul University Hospital and UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. She has privileges at several local hospitals in the Dallas Fort Worth area including Harris Methodist Hospital.
Dr. Okolo is an active member of Crossroads Christian Church in Grand Prairie. She is married and enjoys cooking, traveling and spending time with her family.
Hospital Privileges
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth
- Texas Health Harris Methodist SW Fort Worth
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)
Medical Interests
- Preventive care: all aspects
- Cardiovascular disease: Screening and prevention
- Diabetes: emerging therapies
- Chronic medical illness management
- Diagnostic procedures for radiology studies and laboratory tests
Memberships
- American College of Physicians (ACP)
- American Society of Internal Medicine (ASIM)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- American Academy of Home Care Physicians (AAHCP)
Internship and Residency
- UT Southwestern University Hospital
- St Paul University Hospital
The Doctor's Doctor
As an Internist, Dr. Okolo cares for her patients for life. She sees them in her office and manages their care even when other doctors are involved. They may ask for her help with their own patients. Dr. Okolo can act as a consultant to other physicians to help solve puzzling diagnostic problems and help facilitate complex patient treatment processes.
This is why a Doctor of Internal Medicine is often called, “The Doctor’s Doctor.” Dr. Okolo welcomes physician collaboration and consulting engagements.
Dr. Okolo is also a Designated Civil Surgeon, commissioned by the Immigration. Get in touch with DFW Internal Medicine Clinic to learn more.
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