Dr. Julia Okon

Pediatrician

Dr. Julia Okon

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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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