Pediatrician

Dr. Julia Okon

MBBCH, MSc, RCPI Dip (ped), Fellowship (ped)

Dr Julia is dedicated and compassionate in care of Children from infancy to adolescent. She had her training both within Nigeria and abroad with over 16 years of paediatric practice experience. She is skilled in paediatric emergencies and resuscitation. She is a strong advocate for preventive disease in Children with life-saving immunization. Dr Julia is a member of the Royal college of peadiatric and child health ( MRCPCH) and American Academy of Paediatric (AAP)

Education & Trainings

Royal college of peadiatrics and child health - U.K
Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
Virohan Institute of Health Science - India
Saudi Commission for Health Specialities
University of Washington, USA
University of Calabar, Nigeria

Achievements

Trainer in Neonatal Resuscitation
Team Head of Hospital Infectious Control Unit
Certified Project Manager in Global Health
Head of Clinical Research Team with Emphasis on Paediatric Preventive Medicine
Clinical Head, Presbyterian Healing Bay Lekki
Award of Excellence LEPWG Aged & Widows Summit 2019
Award of Excellence, Paediatric Care - Mother & Children Hospital, Saudi Arabia 2017.

Expertise

Care of Acutely ill or Injured Children
Management of all General Paediatric Problems
Paediatric Resuscitation
Paediatric Emergencies
Care of Neonatal Emergencies and Common Problems
Newborn Resuscitation
Post-operative Care of Neonates
Neonatal Intensive Care ( NICU)
Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU)
Paediatric in Hospital Care
Paediatric Outpatient Care
Immunisation & well baby Clinic follow-up
Antenatal Counselling
Growth Assessment & Nutritional Advise.

Registrations & Licences

Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria
Saudi Commission for Health Specialities
Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
Royal college of paediatrics and Child Health - United Kingdom

Skill Highlights

Paediatric assessment
Paediatric evaluation & diagnosis
Vaccine administration
Endotracheal Tube Insertion
Resuscitation
CPAP
Interosseous Insertion
Umbilical Catherization
Naso/ Oro-gastric tube Insertion
Lumber Puncture
Urethral Catherization in Children
Growth & Development Monitoring
Arterial / Venous Cannulation
Exchange Blood Transfusion
Problems solving abilities
Good communication skill

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