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Dr. Emmanuel Chujekwu Okafor M.D., Gastroenterologist
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Dr. Emmanuel Chujekwu Okafor M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

3/5(8)
23250 Chagrin Blvd Suite 110 Beachwood OH, 44122
Rating

3/5

About

Dr. Emmanuel Okafor is a gastroenterologist practicing in Beachwood, OH. Dr. Okafor specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Okafor performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Univ Of Nigeria- Coll Of Med- Enugu- Anambra- Nigeria 1978

University Of Nigeria Faculty Of Med University Of Nigeria Teaching Hospital 1978

University of Nigeria Faculty of Medicine 1978

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Pancreatitis
  • Anemia
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Colon Polyps
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Pain

Dr. Emmanuel Chujekwu Okafor M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Emmanuel Okafor, MD

23250 Chagrin Blvd Suite 110 -
Beachwood, OH 44122
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New patients: 216-591-1862
Fax: 216-591-9399

6847 N CHESTNUT ST STE 210 -
RAVENNA, OH 44266
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New patients: 330-297-6060
Fax: 216-201-7846

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Patient Experience with Dr. Okafor


3.0

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Dr. Emmanuel Chujekwu Okafor M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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SOUTH POINTE HOSPITALl

20000 HARVARD ROAD WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS OH 44122

Head west on Chagrin Boulevard (US 422) 1.1 mi
Turn left onto Warrensville Center Road (SR 8) 1.2 mi
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UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS AHUJA MEDICAL CENTERl

3999 RICHMOND ROAD BEACHWOOD OH 44122

Head east on Chagrin Boulevard (US 422) 4863 ft
Turn right onto Richmond Road (SR 175) 3501 ft
Make a slight left 380 ft
Turn left onto Auburn Drive 430 ft
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CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR REHABl

2801 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR DRIVE CLEVELAND OH 44104

Head west on Chagrin Boulevard (US 422) 2.6 mi
Turn right onto Lee Road (CR 8) 819 ft
Turn left onto Van Aken Boulevard 1.8 mi
Go straight onto Shaker Boulevard (SR 87) 1.1 mi
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive 447 ft
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