Overview
Philip Okafor is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Jacksonville, Florida.
Dr. Okafor is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
4500 San Pablo Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Okafor has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Philip Okafor
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Philip Okafor?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Philip Okafor by calling their office at 904-914-8182. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Philip Okafor a top-rated expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Philip Okafor is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Philip Okafor specialize in?
While Dr. Philip Okafor is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Colitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Philip Okafor participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Philip Okafor has published 33 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding. You can view a list of Dr. Philip Okafor's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Philip Okafor accept my insurance?
Dr. Philip Okafor accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 904-914-8182 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- ColitisDr. Okafor isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Okafor isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Okafor isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Okafor isAdvanced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Okafor isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AnemiaDr. Okafor isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Okafor isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Okafor isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Okafor isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Okafor isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.