Dr. Deka Achufusi Efobi, MD

Unfortunately under Dr. Efobi's care my wife passed away from lack of a proper diagnosis over a multiple month period. We went many times to her office and usually we were seen by a Nurse Practitioner instead of the doctor. When complaining of headaches for months, the only thing the NP suggested was originally a prescription of some sort that did no good and then eventually told us to get a high does of magnesium (no good either). After eventually taking her to the Vanderbilt Emergency room, she died 17 days later from complications related to a long term blood clot in the brain that should have been caught earlier. Don't bother going to this doctor unless your issues are minor and for sure don't settle for a Nurse Practitioner while there. I lost the love of my life and she was only in her late 40's. Lets see how long this review remains up before it gets deleted as well.

Dr Efobi is a good dr. The time spent waiting for her is very long 3 plus hours my list visit. Over 4 one other time. Her staff changes each time I am there, and the follow up of her staff is not good. My insurance denied a medication and the staff dropped the ball several times in getting it approved. I will not be returning as a patient I will seek a doctor that respects my time and keeps to a better schedule, I can understand a hour wait by 3 plus hours come on, book your appointments better and do not keep your patients setting around all day.

I went to see her about dizziness and unsteady walking.. ect. She sent me for a MRI and nothing showed up. So her next plan of action was to send me for a memory test that lasted most of the day?? Very first experience.. she (over the phone, without ever seeing me) ordered a script for Valium.. I'm already on Xanax, and how was that related to my off balance probs? Nobody there could tell me. she had to take the script back. Not a dr that pays any attention to detail, or even seems to know what is going on. The nurses were all mixed up too. Seemed they might all be on some drugs to me. This is just MY opinion. Best wishes if you decide to go to her.

It is unfortunate that the previous responder had a terrible experience with office personnel.. I totally understand the frustration.. But, is it fair to give the physician demerits b/c you had a terrible encounter with the front office.. Chances are the physician was not even aware you has such an awful interaction.. why not be proactive and write the physician a letter to let her know about your experience, instead of bashing her on this internet site.. I said all that to say, my experience with the front office, nurses, nurse practitioner and Dr. Efobi was very professional and they did deliver compassionate care.. She was able to run a few tests, and give me a diagnosis and treatment plan. I have been to numerous physician's that gave me incorrect information, unnecessary medications, and the wrong diagnosis.. Very satisfying relationship..

We highly recommend this dr. and her staff. We had a wonderful experience with Dr. Efobi and her staff.