Summary

Dr. Henry Okafor is a cardiovascular disease specialist with internal medicine expertise who has been caring for patients for four decades. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nigeria Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Okafor provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Okafor practices at Nashville General Hospital and Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He specializes in treating high blood pressure conditions, including emergency situations involving dangerously elevated blood pressure. His expertise includes advanced heart imaging procedures such as contrast echocardiography and cardiac perfusion scans to evaluate heart function and blood flow. Patients consistently rate Dr. Okafor highly, giving him an average score of 5.0 out of 5.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 40 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Henry Ewelike Okafor has 2 locations

Nashville Healthcare Center

1818 Albion StNashville, TN 37208
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

1211 Medical Center DrNashville, TN 37232

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Med School: University Of Nigeria Faculty Of Medicine Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Henry Ewelike Okafor has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Henry Ewelike Okafor has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Dr. Henry Ewelike Okafor holds an active medical license in the state of Tennessee.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Tennessee that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Nigeria Faculty Of Medicine in 1986.

NPI Number

Dr. Okafor's NPI number is 1750338539.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Henry Ewelike Okafor speak?
Dr. Henry Ewelike Okafor speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Henry Ewelike Okafor affiliated with?
Dr. Henry Ewelike Okafor is affiliated with Nashville General Hospital and Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
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