Richard Chima Okafor, MD

Patients appreciate

Dr. Richard Okafor consistently receives praise for his exceptional communication skills and compassionate bedside manner. Patients repeatedly highlight that he listens attentively to their concerns, takes time to thoroughly explain diagnoses and treatment options, and ensures they understand procedures before moving forward. Many reviews emphasize his kind, caring, and professional demeanor, with patients noting his patience in answering questions and his ability to make them feel comfortable and confident about their care. His surgical skills are highly regarded, with numerous patients reporting successful outcomes for hip replacements, knee replacements, shoulder surgeries, and emergency procedures. Patients appreciate that he is thorough, knowledgeable, and involves them in decision-making about their treatment plans. His calm, reassuring approach and genuine concern for patient well-being are frequently mentioned as standout qualities.

Patients also share

The most common concern raised in reviews relates to wait times, with several patients noting they waited 45 minutes or longer past their scheduled appointment times. A few patients mentioned long waits for surgery scheduling, with one patient expressing disappointment about a six-month wait and feeling they should have been seen during that period to monitor their deteriorating condition. One review described the provider as appearing "somewhat distracted" and taking things lightly, while another single review mentioned he seemed "in a rush to get you out." One patient noted that while Dr. Okafor is knowledgeable and professional, he could improve his conversational approach by being more talkative rather than just asking if patients have questions.