Spine Institute of Central Florida
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5050 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813

Dr. Okafor graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Massachusetts-Boston. He delivered the Valedictorian Speech during his college graduation. He was presented the coveted John F. Kennedy Award, which is the highest award, honor and recognition that the University of Massachusetts bestows on a graduating undergraduate student for Service, Great Leadership and Academic Excellence. Dr. Okafor completed medical school at the esteemed Boston University School of Medicine. He then was accepted into one of the top nationally recognized Orthopaedic Surgery Residency training programs at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital with the Rothman Institute. While in Residency he trained with National leaders and World-renowned Spine Surgeons. He had extensive training in all aspects of Spine Surgery, including the most advanced and complex procedures for treating neck and back disorders, spine trauma and spinal cord injuries. Dr. Okafor had very dedicated training on Pediatric Spine Surgery at the Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, Delaware, where he received training on all aspects of complex pediatric deformity correction, and adolescent scoliosis corrections. Following completion of residency, he completed a combined Neurosurgery and Orthopaedic Spine Fellowship with the Florida Orthopaedic Institute in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Okafor is well trained in all aspects of Spine Surgery. He performs all cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral spine procedures. He performs all types of Complex Spine Reconstructive procedures and Deformity corrections. Dr. Okafor performs scoliosis correction and fusion surgeries for patients of all ages. He employs very advanced and cutting edge minimally invasive surgery techniques for his scoliosis correction surgeries.

Reviews

B. D.

10/10/2017

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Thanks Dr. Okafor

I had a back problem in my lower back, it was aggravating my spinal cord and the pain went down my leg. Injections didn’t work for me and after getting the MRI done it showed I really had a mess going on. I am very pleased and have no pain and this is only four months after surgery. I appreciate everything the staff at Spine Institute of Central Florida has done for me and I would recommend to anyone and I’m real pleased.

D. B.

07/08/2016

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Definitely recommend coming here!

Dr. Okafor is an absolutely amazing physician. He made sure that I understood every aspect of my injuries and all my possible treatment options; I didn't have any questions left unanswered. He takes his time to explain each and every detail and gives examples so you can understand what each medical term mean.

I highly recommend Dr. Okafor and the Spine Institute of Central Florida.

Anonymous

12/29/2015

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Fantastic Surgeon!

Before my surgery I had constant severe back pain that went down in my legs. I struggled with things like getting in and out of bed because the pain was always there. I had such pain just moving around. I visited other spine surgeons and had procedures done but the pain worsened. Then I went to Dr. Okafor. I don't have the pain I had before and I can do those simple things again like my housework. The staff here are all so nice and the doctors took the time to answer my questions. He took the time and that doesn't happen much anymore.

I want to thank Dr. Okafor for being who he is. It's one of the best things for someone to just be himself and to be the kind of person he is. He has a devotion of compassion in healthcare, something that isn't seen as much any more these days. He is incredibly knowledgeable and compassionate. He took the time out to explain everything to me and help me be comfortable. He is superb and I Cannot thank him enough.

anonymous

03/31/2015

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By far, the best spine surgeon in the area. Highly recommended. Thank you for your compassion and skill.

anonymous

05/21/2014

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Unprofessional atmosphere, hard to understand doctor and long, long waits to see them.