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Mr Benignus Okafor

Spinal Surgery Essex

Mr Benignus Okafor

8 años de experiencia

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, Reino Unido, 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, Reino Unido and the surrounding area.

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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

Educación y formación

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

Carrera y nombramientos

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

Licencias y seguros

Licencias médicas

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

Certificaciones del consejo

European Board of Spinal Surgery
#EB-6BA003B4 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Seguro de responsabilidad profesional: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR cobertura · No claims on file

Procedimientos realizados

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

Servicios y precios

ServicioDuraciónModalidadPrecio
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

Consulta, equipo y en práctica

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

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Meet Benignus Okafor

Investigación y publicaciones

índice h: 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 · citado por 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 · citado por 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 · citado por 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 · citado por 124

Conferencias invitadas

  • 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

Premios y afiliaciones

Premios

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

Membresías en sociedades

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

Artículos de este doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Spinal Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a spinal surgery?

Para pacientes internacionales

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

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Benignus Okafor's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Benignus Okafor treats, with the size of the national pool of Reino Unido doctors offering the same care.

Spinal Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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Medical practice in Reino Unido is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Reino Unido medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Essex carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Benignus Okafor specialise in?

    Benignus Okafor specialises in Spinal Surgery in Essex, GB. 39 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Benignus Okafor treat?

    Benignus Okafor treats conditions within Spinal Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Benignus Okafor practise?

    Benignus Okafor practises in Essex, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Benignus Okafor speak?

    Benignus Okafor speaks English.

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