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Dedicated to her craft, you’d be hard pressed to find a doctor like Dr. Njideka Udochi. Starting with her first degree from the University of Nigeria in 1988, she’s explored many avenues of the world of healthcare. Years of experience accumulated into Millennium Family Practice, a clinic founded by Dr. Udochi in 2004. Since then, Dr. Udochi continues to provide stellar healthcare services to a variety of different patients.
Guided by compassion and the importance of a human touch, Dr. Udochi has taken into consideration what it truly means to be a physician. “As someone who works in health care, it is crucial for your patients to trust you.” Dr. Udochi explians. “They depend on our knowledge to guide them on the next step of this path. Majority of are uncertain and you have to be ready to take that on as a healthcare professional.” Partnered with a diverse group of fellow medical professions, diversity is at the forefront of how Millenium operates.
Fluent in twelve different languages, Millennium has broadened the meaning of diversity in the workplace. Not only does the staff speak a variety of different languages, they also specialize in the different aspects of health. “I think it’s crucial to have this kind of range, especially in a clinic. By eliminating the possibility of a language barrier, we can focus on the matter at hand.” With Spanish, French, Hindi, and Urdu being just a few, Millennium’s range of languages has aided them in their approach towards their international patients.
The subject of international patients is an interesting topic to say the least. “It’s hard to imagine, but our patients come to us from 114 countries,” Dr. Udochi says. “This proves that the boundaries in medicine are seemingly limitless. We have patients from as far as Turkey. I never know where my patients will be from, and that’s a big reason why I find this aspect of the field so fascinating.” By expanding her services, Dr. Udochi continues to add to the capabilities of Millennium.
Serving as both its Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Udochi’s work at the clinic has allowed her to take her practice to new heights. By specialising in a variety of fields, she’s a highly certified expert in medical care for children, adults, and the elderly. “I can treat a range of issues at Millennium, from primary care for HIV patients, to food allergy testing, to urgent care treatment, to physicals,” she says. “It is one reason the clinic has been so successful. We have a full range of equipment and the ability to conduct many medical tests onsite. We are able to treat many health problems that people typically encounter.” Seeing a plethora of different patients, Millennium’s experience within the field has garnered them the ability to take on anything.
“We do not treat diseases, we take care of people.” Dr. Udochi quotes. This principle as well as providing comprehensive care as opposed to an individualised approach is how Udochi has obtained the 2021 Family Physician of the Year award. By offering a variety of different treatments and tests, Udochi has opened a full-stock clinic and treats a number of different ailments. Ranging from physicals for athletes to the treatment of skin lesions, there are few conditions that Millennium Family Practice can’t treat. Approaching every case with the utmost care, Dr. Udochi has brought a sense of humanity into the world of medicine and alike.
As Millennium Family Practice grows, Dr. Udochi continues to revolutionize the field. Their approach to patient care has shown to make the difference as they continue to see returning patients. Recognized on both a global and local scale, Millennium Family Practice is making strides in the healthcare industry.
