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Mr Benignus Okafor

Spinal Surgery Essex

Mr Benignus Okafor

8 years of experience

9,305+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Benignus Okafor at a glance

Mr Benignus Okafor is a Spinal Surgery practitioner based in Essex, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 39+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Essex, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

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

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr Benignus Okafor

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Essex (GB)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Spinal Surgery
    Universitat de València, Essex (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Spinal Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-671360 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Spinal Surgery
#EB-6BA003B4 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 282
Annual physical exam 99395 1,556
Vaccination administration 90471 2,300
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,875

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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

Office, team & in practice

Benignus Okafor
HEADSHOT
Benignus Okafor in consultation
IN OFFICE
Benignus Okafor with the team
WITH TEAM
Benignus Okafor at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 118s
Meet Benignus Okafor

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Spinal Surgery
    Benignus Okafor, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7715/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32558164 · cited by 10
  2. Long-term follow-up of Spinal Surgery across GB
    Benignus Okafor, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2377/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39084620 · cited by 120
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Spinal Surgery
    Benignus Okafor, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2174/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36477767 · cited by 166
  4. Long-term follow-up of Spinal Surgery across GB
    Benignus Okafor, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8736/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 39649009 · cited by 124

Invited talks

  • 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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Spinal Surgery — Essex · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Spinal Surgery 2026-03-17 · 8 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a spinal surgery? 2026-01-20 · 10 min read

For international patients

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Patient liaison · mr.benignus.okafor@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Benignus Okafor's Areas of Specialty

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Spinal Surgery

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