Richard Chima Okafor, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
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Richard Chima Okafor, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations of Richard Chima Okafor, MD
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Cedar Park
910 E Whitestone Blvd , Cedar Park, TX, 78613
6683.0 mi
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512.260.6100
Open
- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Monday: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Tuesday: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Wednesday: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Thursday: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Friday: 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Round Rock 300 University
300A University Blvd , Round Rock, TX, 78665
6674.9 mi
Directions
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512.509.0200
Open
- Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Biography
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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, ... View More |
| Language(s) Spoken |
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| English |
| Education |
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| 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 |
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| Orthopaedic Surgery- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Hospital Affiliations |
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| 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 |
Insurances accepted
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Reviews (205) for Richard Chima Okafor, MD
| 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 | Oct 18, 2024 | Very good | |
| 5.0 | Oct 17, 2024 | First time and when he operates on me I can tell you more | |
| 5.0 | Oct 17, 2024 | I'm very pleased with the surgery Dr Okafor did on my shoulder. I also thank him for his good care and advice he gave me on how to take care of my shoulder while healing. I would recommend him to my relatives and friends. Thank you again Dr Okafor. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 11, 2024 | He is so nice and great and he is a good doctor | |
| 5.0 | Oct 10, 2024 | All great as always from entrance to exit | |
| 5.0 | Oct 6, 2024 | Affective visit. Issues were addressed appropriately. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 3, 2024 | He has a humble care for my need for my care. Reassuring for my surgery and after surgery care on my follow-up visit. | |
| 4.8 | Oct 2, 2024 | Dr. Okafor is knowledgeable, and a doctor who listens to his patients. | |
| 5.0 | Oct 2, 2024 | Spent more time. Checked my knee . Help me to identify problem in my foot and how to resolve that. Try thicker solution for my knee but need insurance to approve. No one called to schedule | |
| 5.0 | Oct 1, 2024 | Dr. Okafor gave me an injection and pain medicine for my Left shoulder pain. It is getting a lot better. He also suggested me to do some exercises | |
| 4.9 | Oct 1, 2024 | Good experience, doctor very thorough with symptoms and potential ways to improve situation. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 27, 2024 | Dr listened to my story, asked relevant questions, gave me clear options and expectations...then asked my opinion on how I wanted to proceed. I felt that he was knowledgable and that he genuinely cared about my issue. | |
| 4.3 | Sep 25, 2024 | Kind, clear, professional | |
| 5.0 | Sep 25, 2024 | Very personable and kind. | |
| 4.8 | Sep 25, 2024 | Excellent service and treatment | |
| 5.0 | Sep 24, 2024 | This is the first time meeting Dr. Okafur. I felt comfortable and confident to have him perform my upcoming surgery. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 19, 2024 | Excellent, caring, informative and professional!!! | |
| 4.8 | Sep 19, 2024 | Dr. Okafor was great, explained everything and put me at ease. He then looked for best treatment and signed me up for it | |
| 5.0 | Sep 19, 2024 | Warm, friendly, knowledgeable, practical, 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.