About
Paul Ikemire, MD, earned his Doctor of Medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He completed his post-graduate training at Tulane Hospital and Clinic, also in New Orleans. He now practices as the primary care physician at Nightwater Health Primary Care & Concierge at Scripps in Sacramento, California.
Dr. Ikemire specializes in adult medicine and preventive healthcare. He takes an integrative approach to every patient relationship, personalizing each appointment and treatment plan. New patients receive a full one-hour consultation. Returning patients can book 30-minute office or telemedicine visits. He tailors appointment style to patient need — longer, thorough consultations for complex cases and efficient visits for those with tight schedules. Dr. Ikemire is passionate about managing chronic conditions including hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, arthritis, COPD, obesity, anxiety, chronic pain, and depression. He also offers comprehensive telemedicine visits to support patients wherever they are.
Education & Training
Medical School
Tulane University School of Medicine
Residency
Tulane Hospital and Clinic, New Orleans
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ikemire right for?
Dr. Ikemire is a strong fit for adults managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, or COPD. Patients seeking an integrative, personalized approach to preventive care benefit from his clinical philosophy. Those with complex needs appreciate the one-hour new patient consultation and individualized treatment plans. Patients who prefer flexible access — including telemedicine and 24/7 on-call availability — will find his practice well-suited to their lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ikemire treats a broad range of adult conditions. His core focus includes hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, arthritis, COPD, and obesity. He also manages anxiety, chronic pain, and chronic depression.
Dr. Ikemire specializes in adult medicine and preventive healthcare. He earned his medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his post-graduate training at Tulane Hospital and Clinic in New Orleans.
Dr. Ikemire takes an integrative and personalized approach. He individualizes each appointment and treatment plan based on the patient's specific needs and schedule. He tailors visit length to match how much time and attention each situation requires.
Yes. Dr. Ikemire offers comprehensive telemedicine visits for both new and returning patients. The practice uses a HIPAA-compliant, fully insured video platform. Returning patients can book a 30-minute telehealth visit directly online.
New patients meet with Dr. Ikemire for a one-hour consultation. Returning patients schedule 30-minute visits, either in the office or via telemedicine. For patients with complex needs, he offers longer, more involved consultations.
Yes. Dr. Ikemire applies a Health At Every Size (HAES) framework. He discusses lifestyle factors — nutrition, movement, stress, and sleep — in relation to health outcomes. Weight loss is not a monitored outcome; the focus stays on measurable goals like reducing blood pressure or improving energy.
Dr. Ikemire sees adult patients across a wide range of health concerns. He works well with patients managing multiple chronic conditions, those seeking preventive care, and individuals who want a physician who personalizes their plan rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
Yes. The practice offers remote patient monitoring as part of its telemedicine suite. Patients send blood pressure readings directly to Dr. Ikemire. This allows him to track vitals between office visits and respond quickly if readings change.
Doctor profile last updated April 2, 2026