Obianuju Okocha

Obianuju Okocha, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology (Neuroanesthesia) at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. She specializes in perioperative care with a focus on neuroanesthesia, antibiotic stewardship, and healthcare disparities. Her work addresses challenges in penicillin allergy management and language access for limited-English proficient patients.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science, University of Colorado (1999)
• Doctor of Medicine, University of Colorado (2004)
• Internship: Internal Medicine, University of Colorado (2005)
• Residency: Anesthesiology, University of Colorado (2008)
• Fellowship: Neuroanesthesiology, University of Colorado (2009)

Research Focus: Dr. Okocha's research prioritizes improving patient safety through evidence-based practices in perioperative settings. Key areas include optimizing antibiotic use via penicillin allergy testing, mitigating language barriers to enhance surgical outcomes, and advancing cultural competency in anesthesia care.

Professional Memberships:

• Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement (2020–Present)
• International Anesthesia Research Society (2019–Present)
• Illinois Society of Anesthesiologists (2009–Present)
• American Society of Anesthesiologists (2005–Present)