“It is not about what you leave for the children that counts, it’s what you leave in them.” This true depiction of what a legacy means to Dr. Kris and the staff members of KION Pediatrics sets the tone for the cornerstone of the practice. At KION Pediatrics, it’s about connecting, passion, and service.
Dr. Kris Nwokeji was born in Austin, in the state of Texas to Nigerian parents. His parents' relocation to the motherland and his incessant thirst to help children brought him to medical school at Abia State University at the young age of 16. Upon completing his degree with distinction, Dr. Kris relocated back to the U.S. where he continued on his medical journey at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Harlem Hospital Center. After a brief pediatric endocrinology research experience at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania and being a General Pediatrician in New Jersey, he would soon be led to Newport, Arkansas.
Here he would go on to serve the people of Newport and Searcy for 10 fulfilling years as well as serving the state of Arkansas in his role as a Commissioner of the Arkansas Minority Health Commission (AMHC). He is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Medical Association (AMA). Along with his loving wife and four children, Dr. Kris made the decision and is excited to continue his service in the fine city of Jonesboro.
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I’m excited about the chance to be in partnership with the parents and caregivers in the management and wellness of their children. Wellness to me means a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. As regarding sickness, I try to look outside the box when a patient comes through my doors. I consider your normal illness, but I also evaluate for the least likely situation and the worst-case scenario.
Kris is a great doctor. I don’t just say it because he’s my husband, but he is truly awesome at what he does.
It has been a lifelong dream of mine to find a place where my love for medicine, pediatrics, and community can unite, and I have found that at KION Pediatrics. As a Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, I have the pleasure to champion children through every stage of development from infancy through young adulthood. There is such joy in becoming a resource for families through developmental milestones like learning to walk and talk to every sickness and broken bone! I love KION pediatrics because it allows me to instill health and hope to the sweetest population there is, our kids!
My dedication to KION Pediatrics is bar none. During Snowmegeddon 2021 I drove uphill to the clinic and spent the day living on fruit snacks and pouring my soul into the one patient that kept their appointment. I love my job and would do it again in a heartbeat to keep my #KIONkids healthy and #KIONstrong
Caring for children has always been a passion of mine. From my time as a NICU nurse caring for them at their earliest stage of life to being a Pediatric Nurse Practioner and getting to watch them grow on their journey to adulthood, I have loved it all. I feel privileged to be able to help them through any difficulties on their journey. At KION Pediatrics, I get to live my dream daily as I watch my kiddos grow, thrive, heal, and always leave smiling. I am blessed to work somewhere where the patient truly comes first and that is the mission of KION Pediatrics.
There is never a boring day working at KION Pediatrics! From every wellness to sick visit, I love spending time with our patients and seeing them smiling as they enter and leave the clinic! As a Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner, it is so rewarding to be in the position to provide education and resources to set our #KIONkids up for success at such a young age.
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Dr. Kris is a phenomenal doctor!!! My kids absolutely love him!! I never have to fight them to go to the doctor once they find out where they are going they are thrilled!!!! If your looking for a doctor who genuinely cares for his patients (your children) he is the one!! I have never met any doctor (no matter what their specialty is) that truly cares for his patients like he does!! He's an amazing Christian man and has actually prayed for patients!! I'm excited that he's getting the opportunity to start his own clinic in Jonesboro!! Even if he weren't moving to Jonesboro we would still make the drive to Newport!! He's a doctor you can trust with your children!!!!
MOTHER OF A KION KID
He's the best docotor ever!! He saved my baby when he was born from dying and he is so awesome with my 7 year old who is not only autistic, but has many many medical problems including feeding tube and a rare disorder called E.O.E. He was the only doctor at all who even knew what it was when I mentioned it around here. With all the other doctors I had to explain what it was. I trust no other doctor with my kids. His love, devotion, and compassion for our children is something you just don't see hardly at all anymore!! Best doctor ever!! We will follow him where ever he goes!
MOTHER OF A KION KID
Dr Kris is a brilliant physician! he was introduced into our lives 6 years ago when my daughter (3 yrs old) was deathly ill. we had been to specialist after specialist at children's with no answers. Completely distraught we decided to give Dr Kris a chance. within 6 months of Dr Kris treating all of my daughters illnesses that had sadly been misdiagnosed or dismissed, we finally had our baby back! Today my daughter is a brilliant, healthy and strong thriving 8 year old! I do not know where we would be today without the loving care of Dr Kris. He is brilliance, and patience to a T. Not to mention, unlike other physicians.. he speaks "WITH YOU" not "AT YOU"
MOTHER OF A KION KID
Dr. Kris is fantastic. Any issue we ever had with our kids he was able to help and if he didn't know he would find out. Dr. Kris always had a way to make my kids smile or laugh when he interacted with them and made them feel at ease. He always made us feel welcomed and not just a number. We could have never found a better pediatrician for our children. My wife and I are truly grateful for him. Jonesboro is getting a huge asset to their community with having Dr. Kris there. A++++ would recommend him to any parent.
FATHER OF A KION KID
My best friend has a son.. he was 4 years old and had a rare disease that hit only boys from 3-11 years of age. Candie took her son to the ER then took him to children's and many other places. His legs were red like his veins were busting at the top of his skin.He couldn't walk and he was in horrible horrible pain. You could not touch him without him screaming. She finally took her son to Dr. Kris. He saw him and immediately knew what he had and where he needed to be just in time, because the disease, if not caught, can have severe issues with his kidneys, his bladder, and more. I told Dr. Kris one day when I have a child I pray you're still around because I'll definitely be using you! A few years later I have my first little girl and for the past 5 years we're still blessed he's her doctor. She absolutely loves Dr. Kris. When she's sick she knows Dr. Kris will make her feel better, I never have to fight her to see him, she's always willing to go. He plays with his patients, he colors and listens to their lil voice... Plus Bug says he always has the best treats. Your husband is a Godsend and we absolutely love him! I'm very excited he's staying around and chose my town to grow in!! Yay for Jonesboro!
MOTHER OF A KION KID
Today was my first time of taking my son to see Dr. Kris... and it was a good experience. Staff was kind and friendly. And Dr. Kris was amazing with my nine-month-old boy. I can say he loves what he does and it really shows. He took the time to introduce himself and to get to know the patient. And the waiting time to see the doctor was also very reasonable after we got called back. And another thing I loved is how they take into consideration when will be a good time to set an appointment up. (Cause with my last doctor they refused to give me a morning appointment.) I know that I have finally found my son's doctor. And I highly recommend him!!!!!!
MOTHER OF A KION KID
