Dr. Chukwuka C. Okafor

4.8 ( 62 reviews )

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Ratings for Dr. Chukwuka C. Okafor

5
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5
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5
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5
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Dr. Okafor and staff are amazing. I came here after 2 long years of suffering with severe neck pain. Other doctors told me they could not help me anymore. One of those doctors gave me at least 20 injections. Dr. Okafor treated me problem with surgery and I am in no pain now. I highly recommend this doctor and his staff. Ten stars from me!

Submitted July 20, 2017

5
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5
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As an athlete, this office was the only one willing to work with me. Most doctors told me to stop playing, but Dr. Okafor found the best plan possible. The staff is always so nice and awesome! Recovery is hard mentally and physically but a great support system helps! Being 19 it was hard to find someone to listen to my symptoms and concerns, but here they did just that. The prior 5 doctors I went to were not as caring. Plus they offer snacks while waiting in the office!

Submitted July 5, 2017

5
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5
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Dr. Okafor is by far the best spine surgeon. He was very understanding of my bad pain, and cared enough to spend significant time explaining to me his recommendations. Having gone to other spine specialist and surgeons, and having had other spine surgeries, Dr. Okafor finally fixed my problem with one surgery. Thank you Dr. Okafor for listening and caring.

Submitted July 1, 2017

5
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Dr. Okafor tries more than any other doctor I have been to and cares more than most doctors do too. The check-in staff is also very friendly.

Submitted June 29, 2017

Dr. Chukwuka C. Okafor's response
Thanks so much for such a kind review. Dr. Okafor, along with our other providers and staff, always make sure to treat our patients like family.
Sincerely, Spine Institute of Central Florida

Submitted July 7, 2017

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This is the best place and the best staff of any doctors I have been to. When they say the pain stops here and they've got your back they mean it. Any problem you have or start having they take care of it. I recommend everybody to come here. You will not be disappointed at all. Thank you Spine Institute of Central Florida and all the staff.

Submitted June 29, 2017

Dr. Chukwuka C. Okafor's response
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this awesome review of our facility. At Spine Institute of Central Florida our main focus is getting our patients back to living their best lives pain-free. We do everything we can to make sure our patients get the treatment plan that will work for them. Thanks again for sharing! Sincerely, Spine Institute of Central Florida

Submitted July 7, 2017

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I Barbara Louden have been coming to Spine Institute of Central Florida for a year and a half. This place is great, it is the best place I go to and I go to a lot of doctors. All of the staff is great and will always help you any way they can and do it with a smile. They are always there for you and I wish all doctor offices could be like this place. May God bless you all.

Submitted June 29, 2017

Dr. Chukwuka C. Okafor's response
Thank you so much for this five-star review. We are always striving for improvement and to be the best we can be and reviews like this help us to do so! Sincerely, Spine Institute of Central Florida

Submitted July 7, 2017

5
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Everything is great at this facility. I love it. Everyone is so sweet and special. I would tell everyone to come here.

Submitted June 27, 2017

Dr. Chukwuka C. Okafor's response
Thanks so much for this amazing review! At Spine Institute of Central Florida we do everything we can to make our patients feel like family.
Sincerely, Spine Institute of Central Florida

Submitted July 7, 2017

5
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I came to Spine Institute of Central Florida because of my back. I was having back problems but later my neck started hurting too so I was referred to Dr. Okafor and his team. I did physical therapy, injections and then I had a surgery done by Dr. Okafor. I have had a great experience at the facility. The staff and Dr. Okafor are wonderful. If he had not done the surgery when he did I would have been paralyzed. Before the surgery I was in constant pain from my neck and once I had the surgery I’m not in constant pain, I feel a lot better. I like Spine Institute of Central Florida more than other places because I was able to get the treatment I needed. I am very happy with my care.

Submitted June 12, 2017

Dr. Chukwuka C. Okafor's response
Thanks so much for this amazing review! At Spine Institute of Central Florida we strive to always provide world-class care for our patients and treat them like family. Our providers do everything they can to help our patients get back to doing what they love so it is so thrilling to hear about experiences like this. Thanks so much for sharing! Sincerely, Spine Institute of Central Florida

Submitted June 13, 2017

5
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My name is Connie Locke and Dr. Okafor is my doctor at Spine Institute of Central Florida. Before receiving surgery from Dr. Okafor I could not walk very good, I could only sit for about 3 minutes and then I would have to get up because the pain was so bad. I have had that problem for about 15 years and I came to Spine Institute of Central Florida about 8 months ago. Before surgery I was on pain killers and other medicine and I laid around all the time, it was horrible. Since receiving surgery everything has changed. I can do anything I want now. I am ready to go. I am actually going cross country on a trip and my family and I are going to be camping everywhere we go and I haven’t been camping in at least 20 years because there was no way I could have. I couldn’t hike, I couldn’t do anything and now since the surgery I am walking at least 3 to 4 miles a day. I also used to do a lot of crafts and quilting so I am back to doing that to. I am so thankful for Dr. Okafor and for what he did for me.

Submitted June 9, 2017

Dr. Chukwuka C. Okafor's response
Thanks so much for sharing this experience with us! Our mission is to get our patients back to doing what they love, so it is so encouraging to read stories like this. We will continue to provide world-class care to our patients and do everything we can to help them experience life without pain! Sincerely, Spine Institute of Central Florida

Submitted June 13, 2017

5
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I love Dr. Okafor. I think he is the greatest thing there ever was and everybody at Spine Institute of Central Florida has been very good to my husband and I. A year ago when we came, Dr. Okafor did two surgeries on me. He went through my side and three days later put rods in my back. The pain never went away though, the rods did well but I still had low pain in my side so Dr. Okafor went in and put something in there two weeks ago and it sure made a difference. I love to work outside, I love to work in my garden, I love to mow the lawn and cook. I like to do things for people and I have been doing nothing for the last two years but hopefully things are going to be different in a few weeks. I am feeling so much better now, the constant stabbing pain isn’t there that I have had for two years. I think things are going to be a lot better.

Submitted May 8, 2017

Dr. Chukwuka C. Okafor's response
Thank you so much for this thoughtful review. At Spine Institute of Central Florida our providers do everything they can to make sure our patients can get back to living their lives pain free after receiving treatment at our facility. It is so exciting to hear about a patient who is looking forward to getting back to their favorite activities. Thanks so much for sharing and for the five-star rating!
Sincerely,
Spine Institute of Central Florida

Submitted May 12, 2017


Dr. Chukwuka C. Okafor's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

Board Certified by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME). ABIME-certified physicians possess the necessary medical skills and training in physical, behavioral, psychological and occupational assessment. Certification through the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners is a prestigious distinction which sets apart Physicians as internationally recognized medical examiners. They draw upon in-depth experience to perform credible evaluations; provide thorough, objective, written analysis regarding diagnoses, causation, prognosis, maximal medical improvement, impairment, work capacity, appropriateness of care and care management. They testify as an expert medical witness, they recognize the value of impartiality and thoroughness in case evaluation. They strive to conduct timely, cost-effective evaluations abiding by ABIME guidelines of conduct and ethical practice. They exhibit commitment to professional excellence and integrity. They provide the highest quality independent medical examinations, and case reviews. They recognize exaggerated or understated impairment ratings. Reports generated are very credible and reflect evidence based medicine and accepted practices and consistent with the most up to date and current American Medical Association guidelines.

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Boston University School Of Medicine (Grad. 2004)

Other Specialties

Awards & Recognitions

  • 2001 American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) Herbert W. Nickens Award recipient
  • Ronald E. McNair Research Scholarship Award (1996-1999).
  • Rhodes Scholarship finalist, 1999.
  • National Institute of Health (up to $20,000) Undergraduate Scholarship (1997- ‘98 & 1998-‘99).
  • The 1999 Biochemistry Department Book Prize recipient
  • National Institutes of Health-Minority Graduate Research Assistants Grant -- $31,000 grant (2001).
  • The 1999 John F. Kennedy Award recipient.
  • Nigerian National High School Champion in Chemistry and Mathematics (1994).
  • 2009 Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Exceptional Chief Resident Award for Exceptional Administrative and Educational Program Establishment and Dedicated Leadership.
  • Dr. Benjamin S. Carson Full Undergraduate Academic Scholarship (1995-1999).
  • 2009 Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Student Education Award

Insurance accepted by this Doctor

Other patients have successfully used these insurance providers, please call the Doctor's office to find out if your insurance plan is accepted.
(General) Champus
AARP
Advantage
Aetna
  • Aetna HMO
AvMed
Bankers Life And Casualty
Beechstreet
Blue Cross / Blue Shield
Celtic Insurance Company
Choice Care
Cigna
  • Cigna HMO
Evercare
Evolutions Healthcare Systems
First Health Network
Great West
Harvard-Pilgrim
Humana
Medical Mutual Of Ohio
Medicare
MultiPlan
Pomco
Preferred Care
Prime Health Services
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
Secure Horizons
Southcare
The Guardian Life Insurance Company Of America
Three Rivers Provider Network
United American
UnitedHealthcare
Workers Comp