Francesca Okoye, M.D.

Francesca Okoye, M.D.

Francesca Okoye, M.D., Ph.D., is a rheumatologist with Rheumatology at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Okoye treats patients with a wide spectrum of rheumatic disorders and conditions, such as arthritis and autoimmune disease. She sees patients at Mercy Medical Center and Mercy Personal Physicians at Lutherville.

Experienced Clinical Rheumatologist

Dr. Francesca Okoye is Board Certified in rheumatology and internal medicine. She has more than a decade of experience in clinical practice and patient care. Dr. Okoye specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases and soft tissue conditions, including inflammatory arthritis and autoimmune disorders such as:

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Lupus
• Gout
• Scleroderma

Compassionate and Comprehensive Rheumatology Care

Dr. Francesca Okoye understands the complexities associated with rheumatoid symptoms and diagnoses. She partners with patients and collaborates with referring providers to develop tailored diagnostic and treatment plans, including clinical assessment and symptom management and monitoring. She guides and educates patients throughout the care process, delivering hope for a better quality of life for each individual.

Education

• Fellowship – Johns Hopkins University, Division of Rheumatology, Baltimore, Maryland
• Residency – Internal Medicine, Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Palo Alto, California
• Medical Degree – Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Palo Alto, California
• Doctorate/Ph.D. – Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland

Associations & Memberships

• American College of Rheumatology
• International Society for Clinical Densitometry