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Biography


Dr. Okafor provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care, diagnosis, and treatment with the goal of alleviating joint problems caused by arthritis, aging, injuries, and fracture. In addition to providing general orthopedic care, ...
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Language(s) Spoken
English
Education
Medical School: MD, Morehouse School of Medicine (2013)
Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, University of Rochester Medical Center (2018)
Fellowship: Methodist Hospital - Houston (2019)
Education: Methodist Hospital - Houston (2019)
Certifications
Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock

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Reviews (205) for Richard Chima Okafor, MD

Overall
4.7*
averageRating metric
4.8
Provider showed concern
4.7
Rate provider 0-10
4.8
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider
4.7
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.8
Provider included you in decisions
4.6
Wait Time at Clinic

Patient Comments**

5.0 Mar 13, 2025 Excellent service
4.9 Mar 12, 2025 Good
4.8 Mar 12, 2025 Very professional
5.0 Mar 12, 2025 Richard was awesome. He was very professional and was very courteous. Solved my problems. Thank you so much
5.0 Mar 7, 2025 He's very kind and understanding to his patients. He explains in good details where you can understand the process.
5.0 Mar 7, 2025 Knowledgeable, caring, asked questions and listened. Provided options and recommendations.
5.0 Mar 7, 2025 My surgery was easy and uncomplicated; no infections or bad pain. Not much pain overall! Dr. Okafor is very professional and pleasant.
5.0 Mar 6, 2025 Great job on recent elbow surgery!
5.0 Mar 6, 2025 Awesome care provider
5.0 Mar 5, 2025 Tells you like it is
5.0 Feb 28, 2025 Great doctor. Listens and is compassionate towards my pain.
4.9 Feb 22, 2025 Good
5.0 Feb 20, 2025 Dr. Okafar was very thorough and answered all my questions concerning my care.
5.0 Feb 20, 2025 Very informative, ansewered all my question and was very reassuring
5.0 Feb 19, 2025 I had total hip replacement surgery. I am doing good, I am satisfied with the procedure done
5.0 Feb 19, 2025 Doctor very professional & informative!
5.0 Feb 14, 2025 Dr Okafor is very knowledgeable, professional and respectful. He listened to my story, asked direct questions and gave me good feedback for my problem.
4.8 Feb 14, 2025 Knowledgeable, friendly, helpful
4.8 Feb 7, 2025 Good person to speak with.
5.0 Feb 7, 2025 Very understanding and kind
4.8 Feb 6, 2025 Was extremely pleased with Dr. Okafor. He was very professional, assessed my symptoms, reviewed my recent images and determined an immediate approach to my treatment. I am grateful for his care.
4.9 Feb 5, 2025 Pleased, very attentive, Seemed interested in what I had to say. Listened to my questions and tried to answer them as clearly and as Concise as possible.
5.0 Jan 29, 2025 Kind. Help me to understand my pains.
5.0 Jan 28, 2025 I love Dr. Okafor!!! He has been so sweet and understanding throughout my journey with my injury and healing.
5.0 Jan 28, 2025 He has a wonderful bedside manner, seems knowledgeable and Is compassionate. He comes with high recommendations!
4.9 Jan 26, 2025 Dr. Okafor was very personable and provided a detailed explanation of the surgical procedure.
5.0 Jan 23, 2025 I like his calm approach and understanding way of explaining things.
4.5 Jan 22, 2025 Everyone was helpful and I got my knee problem solved
5.0 Jan 22, 2025 Very professional with a great bedside manner.
4.8 Jan 21, 2025 Warm, relative, highly skilled and practical
4.5 Jan 18, 2025 Very knowledgeable and professional
5.0 Jan 17, 2025 Dr. Okafor, listened intently, asked many questions listened to all my woes and I was happy to receive his treatment plan!
4.8 Jan 17, 2025 Dr Okafor was very kind and interested in my problem. He listened and then offered a couple of different avenues of treatment. I left feeling like I had been heard.
4.7 Jan 16, 2025 There is not much to say about the provider. Dr. Okafor is a professional, competent, honest physician. He explained concerns n things with clarity, and is with a contagious sense of humor. Yes, I will recommend Dr. Okafor to my family members, relatives, and friends as well as anyone who sought, searched , asked recommendations of doctors who are trained, knowledgeable, well experienced in the field of studies n experiences in successfully treating and curing the Illnesses n diseases Inflicted upon the patient. In the future, I don't mind being treated again by Dr. Okafor. I think Baylor Scott & White Health are fortunate to have Dr. Okafor on the great n honorable health systems. N
4.7 Jan 16, 2025 Muy buen doctor explica bien el procedimiento y los probables consecuencias despu?s dela cirujia
5.0 Jan 16, 2025 An excellent surgeon and attentive Doctor.
5.0 Jan 16, 2025 I have only seen Dr Okafor one time so far so this might be a little premature but am impressed by his understanding of my problem and overall strategy to help.
4.4 Jan 15, 2025 He actually listens to you versus sitting there and acting involved.
5.0 Jan 14, 2025 He's great very caring efficient without being rushed . Takes time to answer questions .
5.0 Jan 14, 2025 Dr Okafor shows concern and ask questions, he suggested exercises for my knees
5.0 Jan 14, 2025 Very professional and courteous and knowledgeable.
5.0 Jan 11, 2025 Very thoughtful and kind. He carefully described what needed to be done.
4.9 Jan 9, 2025 Dr. Okafor has been clear about my diagnosis, options for treatment and the life style changes I can make to meet my healing goal.
4.4 Jan 9, 2025 Was absolutely nice
5.0 Jan 9, 2025 Examined my affected areas carefully explaining my X-ray offering details as requested by me
4.7 Jan 8, 2025 Fantastic
5.0 Jan 7, 2025 De Okafor is very thorough and listens to his patients.
4.8 Jan 7, 2025 Great listener. Presented options for care. Discussed medications in detail. Repeated a couple times to ensure I knew drug interactions and to only use Tylenol instead of Advil. Reviewed my previous healthcare in detail as well.
4.7 Jan 7, 2025 Educational, caring about my concerns, suggested appropriate actions.
5.0 Jan 7, 2025 The doctor and the whole staff I interacted with were very kind and friendly and efficient.
5.0 Jan 7, 2025 Professional, caring, and very informative
4.9 Jan 3, 2025 Sincere and thorough so far first visit so far
5.0 Jan 2, 2025 Dr Okafor was very thorough and explained the procedure very clearly and did not sugarcoat it.
5.0 Jan 1, 2025 Kindness, very thorough, professional.
5.0 Jan 1, 2025 He was able to quickly zero in on the cause of my mysterious elbow infection.
5.0 Dec 31, 2024 He takes the time to listen to your concerns. He did a fantastic job on my hip replacement. If and when I need one for the other side, I will definitely go back to him, and also refer other people to him.
4.7 Dec 31, 2024 I have actually started to build a relationship with this Doctor, yes its only my 2nd visit with him. But he's very informative and answered all my questions. Seems to be very knowledgeable, warm and caring. We also joke around a little, nice guy. I know he is very busy but next time I'll share more with him.
5.0 Dec 31, 2024 I wasn't sure why I was referred to him. But he made it very clear that it was for seeing if I needed a hip replacement and I don't.
4.8 Dec 31, 2024 He is always patient and informative. He gives detailed answers to my questions and is thoughtful in his care process.
5.0 Dec 24, 2024 Dr. Okafor is a very soft spoken, articulate provider. He is thorough and through his comments, I know had researched my past visits with other providers which led up to this visit.
5.0 Dec 17, 2024 Pleasant,easy to communicate with, efficient in removing the foreign object from the 2nd digit on my L hand.
5.0 Dec 17, 2024 One of the best doctors I've ever seen. Incredibly knowledgeable, kind and caring.
4.7 Dec 17, 2024 Interested in history. Starting baseline for future care. Explained care plan
4.8 Dec 15, 2024 Very kind and professional. Dr was and is very thorough. We have faith in him
4.8 Dec 12, 2024 Una excelente atenci?n de parte del proveedor y personal de la clinica,gracias por tanta amabilidad
4.2 Dec 11, 2024 Good
5.0 Dec 10, 2024 I understood everything that he told me.
5.0 Dec 7, 2024 Professional and attentive
5.0 Dec 4, 2024 Excellent doctor, listens to my concerns, his bedside manner is impeccable and our treatment plan was great!
4.9 Dec 4, 2024 Dr. Okafor was always listened to my questions and concerns, explaining things in terms I could understand. I never felt like my appointments were rushed.
5.0 Dec 4, 2024 Professional an sincere
5.0 Dec 3, 2024 Attentive to detail and was easy to ask questions about my situation. I left feeling better
5.0 Nov 27, 2024 Very thorough and easy to communicate with.
5.0 Nov 26, 2024 Dr Okafor was well prepared and explained the procedure thoroughly in a personable manner.
5.0 Nov 22, 2024 Knowledgeable and caring
4.8 Nov 21, 2024 Atenci?n excelente con mucho conocimiento
4.8 Nov 21, 2024 Good visit
5.0 Nov 20, 2024 Dr. OKAFOR was very thorough and friendly! He answered all my questions. Very caring and concerned. I definitely would recommend him to anyone in need of orthopedic care.
5.0 Nov 20, 2024 Explains in a way I understand clearly and answers my questions.
5.0 Nov 19, 2024 Knowledgeable, professional and personal. He was forthright in his assessment which I appreciated, even though it was unexpected.
4.3 Nov 14, 2024 La atenci?n fue buena. Recomiendo el examen f?sico m?s profundo.
4.3 Nov 14, 2024 Knowledgeable, professional
4.8 Nov 12, 2024 He was very helpful with his explanations and his recommendations. He has a very friendly manner.
5.0 Nov 7, 2024 Dr. Okafor showed interest in what I had to say about my symptoms and gave reasonable responses as to the treatment he was suggesting.
4.5 Nov 7, 2024 Good
4.8 Nov 6, 2024 Dr okafor is a stand up guy. Very professional, courteous and knowledgeable. He is very caring and personable. He always has direct answers to my questions with a kind heart. My wife and I have and will continue to recommended him to friends and family members. He is the best!
4.2 Nov 4, 2024 Was clear and took the time to explain my condition. Friendly and professional.
4.5 Oct 31, 2024 Icfelt some issues were addressed, but still have concerns
5.0 Oct 29, 2024 He is patient and kind and explains things in an understandable way.
5.0 Oct 29, 2024 When complications developed from my surgery Dr. Okafor went above and beyond to give me his full attention and care.
5.0 Oct 28, 2024 Great doctor. Listens to what patience have to say.
5.0 Oct 27, 2024 I found this doctor to be very knowledgeable and caring. He took time to really understand my symptoms and make sure I knew my options.
4.4 Oct 24, 2024 Dr was very nice and helpful. Was in waiting room at least 45 minutes for him to see me.
5.0 Oct 23, 2024 For me, a tale tale sign is how well Doctors listen to my questions and concerns and how well they explain my options for care. Dr. Okafor did this in an exemplary manner.
4.0 Oct 23, 2024 The overall experience was pretty much same as last time I know that I probably need my right hip replaced and Dr Okafor did ask if was ready for surgery but I'm not really ready at this time for surgery so I'll keep trying the medication for a while until I think I'm ready for a hip replacement
4.8 Oct 23, 2024 He is knowledgeable and yet still maintains a decor of warmth & kindness
5.0 Oct 22, 2024 Very thorough, explains everything. Very caring and knowledgeable.
4.9 Oct 22, 2024 Very personable and knowledgeable. Explained everything regarding my upcoming surgery
5.0 Oct 21, 2024 Very professional
4.8 Oct 19, 2024 Answered all of my questions!
5.0 Sep 19, 2024 Excellent, caring, informative and professional!!!
5.0 Sep 18, 2024 Took care of my concerns and gave me 110 percent!

*The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.

**Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.