Daniel E. Okorodudu, MD, MHS
- Board Certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Subspecialty Board Certification of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Dr. Daniel Okorodudu is board certified in internal medicine with subspecialty board certification in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism.
Endocrine Associates of Dallas & Plano
EAD Plano Office
1820 Preston Park Blvd., Suite 1850, Plano, TX 75093
972-867-4658
972-867-8696 Fax
EAD Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Biography
Daniel E. Okorodudu, MD, MHS – Biography
Dr. Daniel Okorodudu (AKA Dr. O) is a board-certified clinical endocrinologist who specializes in Endocrine, Diabetes, and Metabolism disorders. His office is located in Plano. His interest in Endocrinology was spurred by a history of diabetes in his own family, including his grandparents in Nigeria. Dr. Okorodudu has a strong focus on educating and empowering his patients to understand and manage their disease.
Born in Newark, NJ Dr. Okorodudu and his family came to Texas as fast as they could. He grew up predominantly in League City, Texas just outside of Houston. He is a proud Texas A&M Aggie, graduating cum laude with a biology major and chemistry minor. He earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. He continued there for his residency in internal medicine and was awarded Outstanding Clinic Resident as well as inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. Subsequently, he traveled to Durham, NC to attend Duke University for his 3-year Endocrinology fellowship and Masters in Health Science.
Coming out of training, Dr. Okorodudu practiced in Lumberton, NC before moving back to Texas. He then practiced in Seguin, Texas caring for patients in the San Antonio, Austin, and Victoria areas. In 2020, he joined the Endocrine Associates of Dallas. Dr. Okorodudu is passionate about service to his fellow man. He has been honored with the National Medical Association Top Healthcare Professionals Under 40 Award as well as the Clear Creek Distinguished Alumni Award for his work as a physician and mentor for underrepresented students.
Dr. Okorodudu is married to his beautiful bride, Stephanie and they have an energetic son named Declan. He enjoys family time, playing basketball, watching sports, serving in Church, and drawing. Dr. Okorodudu is a hyperrealistic pencil artist and has won numerous awards for his art.
Curriculum Vitae
Daniel E. Okorodudu, MD, MHS – Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
Xavier University, New Orleans, LA, Earned summer credit hours in Chemistry, 2000
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, B.S. in Biology with minor in Chemistry (Cum Laude), 2000 –
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, M.D., 2004 – 2008
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, Internal Medicine Residency Training, 2008 – 2011
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, Endocrinology, Metabolism and Nutrition Fellowship, 2011 – 2014
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, Clinical Research Training Program, Masters in Health Science in Clinical Research, 2012 – 2014
WORK
Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Lumberton, NC, 2014 – 2015
Duke University Consulting Associate in the Department of Medicine, 2014 – Current
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, Seguin, TX, 2015 – 2020
GRANT SUPPORT
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases’ Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant (5 T32 DK 7012-35)
Program Director: Mark N. Feinglos, 2012 – 2013
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certificate, 2013 – Current
Basic Life Support Certificate, 2013 – Current
Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Board Certificate, 2013 – Current
North Carolina Medical License (# 2012-01118), 2012 – Current
Internal Medicine Board Certificate, 2012 – Current
HONORS AND AWARDS
Undergraduate
Howard Hughes Summer Program Scholarship 2000
Foundation Excellence Award 2000 – 2004
Fea-Elsie Millender Scholarship 2000 – 2004
Honors Challenge Scholarship 2000 – 2004
Houston Livestock and Rodeo Scholarship 2000 – 2004
Distinguished Student Award for Six Semesters 2000 – 2004
National Scholars Collegiate Society (NSCS) 2001 – 2004
Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society 2002 – 2004
Dr. Howard Gravett Endowed Scholarship 2003
Texas A&M University Multicultural Services Achievement Award 2003
Medical School
Tutor Appreciation Award 2005
You Make a Difference Award 2006
Merck Manual Award 2008
Residency
Outstanding 2nd Year Clinic Resident 2009-2010
Post Residency
National Medical Association Top Healthcare Professionals Under 40 Award 2017
Creek Education Foundation Distinguished Alumni Award 2019
MEMBERSHIP AND OFFICES IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Student National Medical Association 2004 – 2008
Student National Medical Association Vice President (2005-2006)
Student National Medical Association 3rd Year Representative (2006-2007)
Texas Medical Association, Member 2004 – 2008
American College of Physicians, Member 2012 – 2013
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Member 2011 – Current
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist, Member 2011 – Current
American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, Member 2011 – Current
University Graduate Medical Education Patient Safety and Quality Committee, Member 2013 – 2014
Endocrine Society, Member 2013 – 2015
TEACHING AND MENTORING ACTIVITIES
Student Teacher for Problem Based Learning, Tutor for Medical Student Pre-matriculation Program -Pathology and Host Defense Course, 2005
Tutor for year 1 Medical Students-Gross Anatomy and Radiology, Pathology and Host Defense Courses 2005 – 2007
USMLE Step I Mentorship Program Tutor for year 2 medical students 2007
Diverse Medicine Mentor 2012 – Current
Black Men in White Coats 2013 – Current
EXTRAMURAL INVITED PRESENTATIONS
“Hypoglycemia” Fellow Lecture, Duke University 2012
22nd Annual American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist Poster Presentation. “True Starvation Induced Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis in a Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.” 2013
Bibliography
ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Manuscripts
- Okorodudu D, Crowley M, Sebastian S, Rowell J, Guyton JR. Inherited Lipemic Splenomegaly and the Spectrum of Apolipoprotein E p.Leu167del Mutation Phenotypic Variation. J Clin Lipidol. 2013 Nov-Dec; 7(6):566-72.
- Grubert E, Shaw B, Gensburg L, Okorodudu D, Corsino L. Race and Ethnic Differences in Physical Activity and Bone Density: Results from NHANES 2007-2008. Prev Chronic Dis. 2013 Dec 26; 10:E216.
- Okorodudu D, Bosworth H, Corsino L. Innovative Interventions to Promote Behavioral Change in Overweight or Obese Individuals: Review of the Literature. Ann Med. 2014 [In Press].
- Greyshock N, Sebastian S, Guyton JR, Okorodudu D. 2014 Jun 12. In: Pagon RA, Adam MP, Ardinger HH, et al., editors. GeneReviews® [Internet]. Seattle (WA): University of Washington, Seattle; 1993-2014. Available from:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK208534/
- Barton AB, Okorodudu DE, Bosworth HB, Crowley MJ. Clinical Inertia in a Randomized Trial of Telemedicine-Based Chronic Disease Management: Lessons Learned. Telemed J E Health. 2018 Oct;24(10):742-748. Epub 2018 Jan 17.
Abstracts
- Okorodudu D, Crowley M. Profound Fasting Chylomicronemia during Pregnancy: Complexities in Management. 21st Annual American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist Conference Abstract; 2012 May 23-27th Philadelphia, PA
- Okorodudu D, Ngale Y. True Starvation Induced Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis in a Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. 22nd Annual American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist Conference Abstract; 2013 May 1-5th Phoenix, AZ
- Okorodudu D, Crowley M. Prolonged and Unexplained Reactive Hypoglycemia in a Caucasian Male: an Unusual Case of Hirata’s Disease. International Society of Endocrinology and The Endocrine Society Conference Abstract; 2014 June 21-24th Chicago, IL