Dr. Okezie's staff is always friendly and ready to greet you and your little one warmly, come in and see us today! Had a bad experience with our previous pediatrician. Then I found Dr. OKEIZE office. They are just the best; every member of this staff is the sweetest. When I call to set an appointment the office staff know the kids and asks me how they are doing.
Dr. Jessica is absolutely amazing. My son is always quiet around adult but he will interact with her and loves to see her. Dr. Okezie is the sweetest and very attentive to all the kids. I just love it there. I was extremely saddened when our insurance changed and we had to find a new doctor as I loved my kids Kaiser Doctor.
Dr. Jessica is absolutely amazing. My son is always quiet around adult but he will interact with her and loves to see her. Dr. Okezie is the sweetest and very attentive to all the kids. I just love it there. I was extremely saddened when our insurance changed and we had to find a new doctor as I loved my kids Kaiser Doctor.
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Having a newborn is an exciting time in your life. You may wonder how often your baby will need to have a wellness visit. As each child is unique, their check up schedule may vary but don't worry, we will guide you every step of the way! And if you have any questions or concerns, we are here for you.
Childhood is a time of rapid growth and change. Your child will have more pediatric well-child visits when they are younger and developing most quickly. Each visit includes a complete physical examination. During this exam, we will check your child's growth and development in order to spot and prevent problems.
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You will be giving permission for these adults to discuss your child's personal medical history with the staff of Onyinye Okezie M.D. Inc. as needed and to make any medical decisions needed at the time of the appointment, not excluding any medical emergencies.
You will be giving permission for these adults to discuss your child's personal medical history with the staff of Onyinye Okezie M.D. Inc. as needed and to make any medical decisions needed at the time of the appointment, not excluding any medical emergencies.
Thank you for choosing Okezie Pediatrics. We are committed to provide quality care to every child in your family in a courteous and professional manner. Please understand that payment of your bill is considered a part of your treatment. The following is a statement of our Financial Policy which we require you to read and sign prior to any treatment.
To protect the health of children, California law requires a health examination on school entry. Please have this report filled out by a health examiner and return it to the school. The school will keep and maintain it as confidential information. If you do not want your child to have a health check-up, you may sign the waiver form (PM 171 B) found at your child's school.
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Monica Brewer
Nov 10, 2021
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Cassidy Larsen
Oct 25, 2021
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My son is 8 months old and I leave in tears after almost every appointment. We've seen Okezie once and all the other times it's been Jessica. I feel like her bed side manner lacks and she's made some VERY out of line comments to me. I brought up a concern I had and she tells me "completely normal for his age but keep an eye". So is it normal or not? And keep an eye for what exactly? I wouldn't know because she didn't elaborate at all and then quickly left the room. She asked no follow up questions about It either which really perplexed me. In general I'm never asked any developmental questions
Samuel Firman
Sep 11, 2021
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Dr. Okezie is friendly and knowledgeable but the wait times have become ridiculous with 45 minutes to an hour becoming the norm.
We also had an issue with our son's physical form for preschool where the office staff did not include any of his food allergies or one other pre-existing condition. We had to go back and have them fix the form. When we switched preschools they informed us that the same form would take 5-7 days to complete because they are overbooked and understaffed.
We also had an issue with our son's physical form for preschool where the office staff did not include any of his food allergies or one other pre-existing condition. We had to go back and have them fix the form. When we switched preschools they informed us that the same form would take 5-7 days to complete because they are overbooked and understaffed.
Brittany Billington
Aug 20, 2021
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We first started seeing Dr. Okezie when our baby girl was born. We eventually enrolled our boy there after we had him. In the beginning, we had an overall good experience. They are 4yrs & 6yrs old now.
Recently, it has been SHAMBLES!
We have decided to leave!
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS OFFICE!!!!
Here are some reasons why from what we have experienced :
⢠you are told you will be seeing a certain doctor over the phone ,and then once you are in the room a different doctor/ PA walks in to see your child. Once confronted about it, you are told that it mustâve just been looked over. Which isnât
Recently, it has been SHAMBLES!
We have decided to leave!
WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS OFFICE!!!!
Here are some reasons why from what we have experienced :
⢠you are told you will be seeing a certain doctor over the phone ,and then once you are in the room a different doctor/ PA walks in to see your child. Once confronted about it, you are told that it mustâve just been looked over. Which isnât
Breeanne Lange
Jul 26, 2021
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My son had an appointment there last week, I didnât have time to write a review til now. I have always loved going here, never had any issues before. This last time was different. I always see Jessica and sheâs always been amazing, this time was just for a physical, but they did an eye test on my son and the lady who did it was extremely rude, my son simply said I canât see that mom and the lady responded âridiculous, just try!â Then she did blood pressure etc, and he got up from his seat thinking he was done and she said â sit back down, I didnât tell you to get up! Umm excuse me
L. H.
May 23, 2021
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I would definitely give this place a five star rating because the office is clean and because Dr. Okezie is one of the best pediatricians out there in Bakersfield. But very sadly her front office staff starting with her office manager Michelle doesnât help her keep her patients. They are very rude and never seem can help you with anything they give you the runaround and blame the small stuff on each other while Michelle wants names to get them in trouble as she told me. She doesnât know that this is not about getting nobody in trouble but her as an office manager her customer service needs
Chris Lowther
Feb 18, 2021
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An hour and a half wait time for the doctor to be in the room for two minutes. New patient and an 18 month well visit with the doctor asking zero milestone questions. Office staff is very rude and unpleasant to work with. I would not recommend this doctor or office and none of my family will ever return.
Charles Sears
Jan 05, 2021
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Edit: We just had our second daughter, and fate would have it, Dr. Okezie was making rounds at the hospital. She recognized us and took the time to discuss my issue with her previous performance. She said she saw my review online as well.
As I said previously: Dr. Okezie is friendly, polite and provides good care; however, her office staff has always had terrible customer service. Her office manager is not training and maintaining her team well.
I am still disappointed that she refused to see our daughter and diagnose her fever in office, but now that I have cooled off, I am willing to retract
As I said previously: Dr. Okezie is friendly, polite and provides good care; however, her office staff has always had terrible customer service. Her office manager is not training and maintaining her team well.
I am still disappointed that she refused to see our daughter and diagnose her fever in office, but now that I have cooled off, I am willing to retract
Krystle Woods
Nov 03, 2020
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I struggled to get pregnant and once I finally was it was a high risk pregnancy. I carried my son until 34 weeks and he was born 6 weeks early. Combined with being a first time mom and the fact that I have a degree in Child Development my decision in choosing a pediatrician was extremely important to me. I heard good things about Dr. Okezie. My experience is entirely different. Front staff was nice and welcoming. Its hard to get same day appointments and wait times are long. I will note she responds to emails but sometimes it's to advise you to come in and make appointment. I was happy with her
Matthew Taylor
Sep 27, 2018
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First off, Dr Okezie is great! However, no one else in her staff is. Their communication is very poor.
Took my son in earlier this week for kindergarten physical. I had someone in the hospital when I went in for my sons appointment at 8:30a. I started out getting attitude from some heavyset black woman. Stated I needed to get back to the hospital ASAP and I asked if I had a long wait since I had an appoint. This woman seriously chuckles and tells me yes I have a long wait.
I asked for the office manager, Michelle and explained how I did not like this receptionist, and just overall what happened
Took my son in earlier this week for kindergarten physical. I had someone in the hospital when I went in for my sons appointment at 8:30a. I started out getting attitude from some heavyset black woman. Stated I needed to get back to the hospital ASAP and I asked if I had a long wait since I had an appoint. This woman seriously chuckles and tells me yes I have a long wait.
I asked for the office manager, Michelle and explained how I did not like this receptionist, and just overall what happened