Dr. Octavia Evette Pickett-Blakely, MD
At a glance
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Original Medicare, Centene Corporation, Cigna, Humana, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey · See all
Medical school listed
Medical school listed as University of Maryland School of Medicine · See training
Board certification listed
Gastroenterology · See credentials
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Specialty
Gastroenterologist
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder.
Treatments & procedures
- Celiac disease
- Malabsorption syndrome
- Obesity
- Short bowel syndrome
- Weight loss
- Weight loss consultation
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- University of Maryland Eastern ShoreUndergraduate · Biology · BS · Completed 1998
- University of Maryland School of MedicineMedical school · Medicine · MD
- University of Maryland School of MedicineMedical school · Medicine · MD · Completed 2002
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthGraduate school · Clinical Investigation · MHS · Completed 2009
- Robert Wood Johnson University HospitalResidency
- Johns Hopkins HospitalFellowship
Board certifications
- GastroenterologyCertification · Certified 2023
Awards and honors
- Recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2024 through 2025Philadelphia magazine
About
Dr. Octavia Evette Pickett-Blakely is a gastroenterologist in Philadelphia who treats celiac disease, malabsorption syndrome, obesity, short bowel syndrome, and weight loss concerns. She earned a BS in biology from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, an MD from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and an MHS in clinical investigation from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her training includes residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and she was recognized annually in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2024 through 2025.
- Languages spoken
- English
- NPI
- 1700941309
- Primary taxonomy
- 207RG0100X
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Pickett-Blakely's specialty?
She is a gastroenterologist, a specialist in digestive system care.
What conditions does she list for care?
Her listed areas include celiac disease, malabsorption syndrome, obesity, short bowel syndrome, and weight loss.
Where does Dr. Pickett-Blakely practice?
She practices in Philadelphia, PA, at 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Pcam 4 South.
What training or recognition is listed for her?
She earned degrees from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, completed training at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Johns Hopkins Hospital, and was recognized in Philadelphia magazine's Top Docs issue from 2024 through 2025.