Vertrauenswert 8/100
Mr Benignus Okafor
👤 8 Jahre Erfahrung
9,305+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken
Über uns
Mr. Benignus Okafor is a Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon with over 20 year of experience. He is based at Whipps University Hospital and is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at St Bartholomew's Medical School. He has a extensive experience treating a wide range of orthopaedic conditions, with a specialist interest in spine disorders, trauma and lower limb disorders.
After completing his medical training at St Bartholomew's Medical School, he undertook his postgraduate training in orthopaedic surgery at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and The Royal Free Hospital. He went on to complete his Fellowship in Orthopaedics from the Royal College of Surgeons and gained his certification of specialist training. Following this, he completed at Spinal Fellowship at University College Hospital in London and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. In 1998, he was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Whipps Cross Hospital.
Mr. Okafar works with a multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists, radiologists and pain therapists. He provides support for community based musculoskeletal services and participates in providing both emergency services for the NHS, and undertaking major trauma work and complex spine surgery. This is alongside his routine elective surgery, spinal injections, decompressions, discectomies, cervicalspine surgery, kyphoplasty, spine fusions, spine reconstructions and disc replacements.
Alongside his clinical work, Mr Okafar trains junior doctors and specialist registrars, and is also a General Medical Council (GMC) appraiser.
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsSpinal surgery
Complex spine surgery
Spine intervention
Spinal imaging
Spinal injections
Decompressions,
Discectomies
Cervicalspine surgery
Kyphoplasty
Spine fusions
Spine reconstructions
Disc replacements
Video Consultation
Cervical spine diseases and disorders
Lumbar spine diseases and disorders
Neck pain
Back pain
Lower back pain
Scoliosis;
Slipped disc
Disc disease
Sciatica
Degenerative spine disorders
Hyperextension / hyperflexion of spine ('whiplash')
Spinal injury
Spinal disease
Spine trauma
General trauma
Fractures
Spine fractures
After completing his medical training at St Bartholomew's Medical School, he undertook his postgraduate training in orthopaedic surgery at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and The Royal Free Hospital. He went on to complete his Fellowship in Orthopaedics from the Royal College of Surgeons and gained his certification of specialist training. Following this, he completed at Spinal Fellowship at University College Hospital in London and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. In 1998, he was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Whipps Cross Hospital.
Mr. Okafar works with a multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists, radiologists and pain therapists. He provides support for community based musculoskeletal services and participates in providing both emergency services for the NHS, and undertaking major trauma work and complex spine surgery. This is alongside his routine elective surgery, spinal injections, decompressions, discectomies, cervicalspine surgery, kyphoplasty, spine fusions, spine reconstructions and disc replacements.
Alongside his clinical work, Mr Okafar trains junior doctors and specialist registrars, and is also a General Medical Council (GMC) appraiser.
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsSpinal surgery
Complex spine surgery
Spine intervention
Spinal imaging
Spinal injections
Decompressions,
Discectomies
Cervicalspine surgery
Kyphoplasty
Spine fusions
Spine reconstructions
Disc replacements
Video Consultation
Cervical spine diseases and disorders
Lumbar spine diseases and disorders
Neck pain
Back pain
Lower back pain
Scoliosis;
Slipped disc
Disc disease
Sciatica
Degenerative spine disorders
Hyperextension / hyperflexion of spine ('whiplash')
Spinal injury
Spinal disease
Spine trauma
General trauma
Fractures
Spine fractures
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Benignus Okafor
Ausbildung & Training
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2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2014–2018 Residency · Spinal Surgery
Karriere & Anstellungen
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2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
Lizenzen & Versicherung
Medizinische Lizenzen
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Facharztzertifikate
European Board of Spinal Surgery
Berufshaftpflichtversicherung:
AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR Deckung · No claims on file
Durchgeführte Verfahren
| Verfahren | Code | Lebenszeit-Anzahl |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 282 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,556 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,300 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,875 |
Leistungen & Preise
| Leistung | Dauer | Modalität | Preis |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 Min. | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 Min. | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 90 Min. | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 Min. | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Praxis, Team & in der Praxis
Videos
Forschung & Publikationen
h-Index: 6 · i10: 9
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Validation of clinical scoring in Spinal Surgery
DOI: 10.7715/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32558164 · zitiert von 10
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Long-term follow-up of Spinal Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.2377/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39084620 · zitiert von 120
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Validation of clinical scoring in Spinal Surgery
DOI: 10.2174/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36477767 · zitiert von 166
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Long-term follow-up of Spinal Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.8736/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 39649009 · zitiert von 124
Eingeladene Vorträge
- Practical updates in Spinal Surgery European Annual Congress (Spinal Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Spinal Surgery National Society Meeting · Essex · 2023 · oral abstract
Auszeichnungen & Mitgliedschaften
Auszeichnungen
- 🏆 Top-rated Spinal Surgery — Essex · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Gesellschaftsmitgliedschaften
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Seit 2019
- national college of family doctors — Member · Seit 2019
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Seit 2019
Artikel dieses Arztes
- Patient education Patient guide to Spinal Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a spinal surgery?
Für internationale Patienten
- Koordinator
- Patient liaison · mr.benignus.okafor@euroclinics.example
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Aktuelle Bewertungen
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★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verifiziert Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verifiziert Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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