Dr. CHINWE OKAFOR, MD

Media Releases

Get to know Internist Dr. Chinwe Okafor, who serves patients in Sugar Land, Texas.

Specializing in the medical treatment of adults, including obesity treatment, Dr. Okafor is the owner & operator of Sugarland Primary Care Physicians in Sugar Land, Texas. She is committed to providing excellent care to her patients to prevent recurrent hospitalizations and to ensure adequate management of chronic conditions along with preventive medicine so as to improve their overall quality of life. 

“Sugarland Primary Care Physicians caters to the health needs of the individual. We provide quality primary care at our office location in Sugar Land, Texas; care at home and at local area hospitals. To make your visit run as smoothly as possible, we have bilingual English and Spanish speaking staff on hand. In addition to delivering the highest quality medical care, we utilize state-of-the-art EMRs and offer an individual patient portal with complete access to most of your medical information on both your computer and mobile devices” as stated on the practice’s website. 

Pertaining to her academic career, Dr. Okafor received her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 2007. Upon graduation, she went on to serve her residency in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. 

Licensed to practice medicine in Texas, Kentucky, and Missouri, the doctor is board-certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

Dr. Okafor is  also board certified in Obesity Medicine and assists her patients in weight loss regimens tailored specifically to each individual for a healthier BMI. She incorporates Testosterone replacement for the patients who meet the criteria for “Low Testosterone Syndrome” for overall improved quality of life. In addition, Dr. Okafor is also a Civil Surgeon and one of the few physicians licensed by the USCIS to assist in Immigration physicals and paperwork. “Your wellness is a Priority” at Sugar land Primary Care! 

Recommended Articles

• In Sickness and In Health: Fibromyalgia and Marriage

  Navigating the ups and downs of a chronic illness is difficult. Patients can experience roadblocks and dead ends that can disrupt their daily lives. Disorders, like fibromyalgia, are very difficult to manage, especially when getting a diagnosis can take months, or sometimes years.  Thankfully,...

• What Tests Determine Conjunctivitis?

  Conjunctivitis is a very unpleasant eye condition that may cause discomfort and pain in the eyes. This disease has to be medically treated. Thus, it’s important to determine the causes and triggers of this disease. If you suspect that you have conjunctivitis, you should visit an ophthalmologist to...

• Dietary Supplements for Cystic Fibrosis

  Cystic FibrosisCystic fibrosis is a disorder that is inherited and known to damage the lungs, the digestive system, and other vital organs of the body. Cystic fibrosis causes an impact on the cells that produce mucus, digestive juices, and sweat. These secreted fluids are usually thin and slippery,...

• Sons Can Inherit Heart Disease from Their Fathers

  A recent study has shown that some of the genes present in the Y chromosome increases the chances of heart disease by as much as 50%. Men inherit a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases directly from their fathers. This adds to the increasing evidence as to why men are more susceptible to heart...

• What are Chronic Ear Infections?

  A chronic ear infection is an infection that does not heal for a long period of time, or recurs. It is also known as recurrent otitis media. Chronic ear infections affect the middle ear. The middle ear is the part just behind the ear drum. The Eustachian tube connects your middle ear to the back of...

• What is Sepsis?

  Sepsis is a serious medical condition characterized by an exaggerated immune response towards an infection. This response causes the release of chemicals, which results in widespread inflammation and blood clotting in different parts of the body. Sepsis may result in sudden drop in the blood...