Vertrouwensscore 8/100
Mr Benignus Okafor
👤 8 jaar ervaring
9,305+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken
Over
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
Opleiding & training
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2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2014–2018 Residency · Spinal Surgery
Carrière & aanstellingen
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2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
Vergunningen & verzekering
Medische licenties
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Boardcertificeringen
European Board of Spinal Surgery
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering:
AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file
Uitgevoerde procedures
| Procedure | Code | Levenslang aantal |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 282 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,556 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,300 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,875 |
Diensten & prijzen
| Dienst | Duur | Modaliteit | Prijs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Praktijk, team & in praktijk
Video's
Onderzoek & publicaties
h-index: 6 · i10: 9
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Validation of clinical scoring in Spinal Surgery
DOI: 10.7715/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32558164 · geciteerd door 10
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Long-term follow-up of Spinal Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.2377/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39084620 · geciteerd door 120
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Validation of clinical scoring in Spinal Surgery
DOI: 10.2174/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36477767 · geciteerd door 166
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Long-term follow-up of Spinal Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.8736/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 39649009 · geciteerd door 124
Uitgenodigde lezingen
- 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
Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen
Onderscheidingen
- 🏆 Top-rated Spinal Surgery — Essex · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Lidmaatschappen
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2019
- national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2019
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2019
Artikelen van deze arts
- Patient education Patient guide to Spinal Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a spinal surgery?
Voor internationale patiënten
- Coördinator
- Patient liaison · mr.benignus.okafor@euroclinics.example
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Recente recensies
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★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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