Summary

Dr. Lawrence Okafor has practiced internal medicine and hematology for 56 years and is affiliated with Advocate South Suburban Hospital. He treats hypertension and hypertensive emergency, and performs scintimammography.

Dr. Okafor earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mount Sinai Hospital. He sees patients in South Holland, Hazel Crest, and Oak Lawn, Illinois, and speaks English and Spanish.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 2.8
  • 56 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Dr. Lawrence Adigwe Okafor has 3 locations

Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

100 W 162nd StSouth Holland, IL 60473
Mon7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:30 am - 12:30 pm
SunClosed

Advocate South Suburban Hospital

17800 Kedzie AveHazel Crest, IL 60429

Advocate Christ Medical Center

4440 W 95th StOak Lawn, IL 60453

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South Holland , ILChicago , ILChicago , ILBerwyn , IL
Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine Med School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science Med School: Universidad Libre De Colombia Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lawrence Adigwe Okafor

  • Advocate Health Care
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Devoted Health
  • Devoted Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - PPO
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Zing Health

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lawrence Adigwe Okafor has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lawrence Adigwe Okafor has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Hematology
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

56 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Mount Sinai Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1970.

NPI Number

Dr. Okafor's NPI number is 1285649012.

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Dr. Lawrence Okafor speaks English and Spanish.

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