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Dr. Chukwuka Okafor, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 47
Dr. Chukwuka Okafor, MD
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Dr. Chukwuka Okafor, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Lakeland, FL.
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Dr. Chukwuka Okafor, MD

Orthopedic Surgery* Age 47
Lakeland, FL
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Dr. Chukwuka Okafor, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Lakeland, FL.

About

Dr. Okafor graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 2004 and completed a residency at Thomas Jefferson University Program.Dr. Chukwuka Okafor, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Lakeland, FL and has 20 years experience. Dr. Okafor currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with South Florida Baptist Hospital. Dr. Okafor has experience treating conditions like Whiplash, Low Back Pain and Neck Muscle Strain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Okafor received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 81 times. Dr. Okafor's office accepts new patients. Dr. Okafor also speaks Igbo. Dr. Okafor is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Whiplash
Low Back Pain
Neck Muscle Strain
Whiplash
Low Back Pain
Neck Muscle Strain
Whiplash
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Low Back Pain
Neck Muscle Strain
Neck Sprain
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Myelopathy
Radiculopathy
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Cervical Radiculopathy
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Pathological Spine Fracture
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Stenosis
Arthrocentesis
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Bone Disorders
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Foot Conditions
Foot Fracture
Fracture
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Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lupus
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Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteosarcoma
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Plantar Fasciitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Sacral Fracture
Sacrum Disorders
Secondary Malignancies
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stroke
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Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
TMJ
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Torticollis
Vertebral Column Tumors
Wrist Fracture
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Closed Hip Fracture Treatment
Complex Spine Surgery
Disc Replacement
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Fracture Care
Herniated Disc Surgery
Hip Dislocation
Injection
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Surgery
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Periacetabular Osteotomy
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
  • Humana
  • Aetna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Tricare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Golden Rule
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)

Locations

  1. 1 YPM Total Care Pharmacy
    5050 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Okafor
4.2
Based on 81 Reviews
5 Stars (63)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (15)

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Jun 11, 2021
I have been a patient of Dr Oracle or a provider at his facility for over five years! I had neck fusion surgery which Dr Oracle performed wonderfully! The Drs are wonderful down to the office staff, the physical therapist!
April M — Jun 11, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Igbo
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Thomas Jefferson University Program
    2005
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Thomas Jefferson University Program
    2009
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Florida Orthopaedic Institute
    2010
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Chukwuka Okafor, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Okafor's profile.

Dr. Okafor frequently treats the following conditions: Whiplash, Low Back Pain and Neck Muscle Strain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Chukwuka Okafor, MD is affiliated with South Florida Baptist Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Chukwuka Okafor, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • South Florida Baptist Hospital

    301 N Alexander St, Plant City, FL