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.

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

 

ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

Manuscripts

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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].
4. 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/
5. 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

1. Okorodudu D, Crowley M. Profound Fasting Chylomicronemia during Pregnancy: Complexities in Management. 21^st Annual American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist Conference Abstract; 2012 May 23-27^th Philadelphia, PA
2. Okorodudu D, Ngale Y. True Starvation Induced Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis in a Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. 22^nd Annual American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist Conference Abstract; 2013 May 1-5^th Phoenix, AZ
3. 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 21-24^th Chicago, IL