Dr. Lawrence Adigwe Okafor, MD

Dr. Lawrence Okafor is an internal medicine physician with a specialty focus in hematology, bringing over five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Division of Biological Sciences Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Mount Sinai Hospital. With 56 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Okafor has developed extensive knowledge in both primary care and blood disorders. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Okafor practices at multiple locations throughout the Chicago area, including South Holland and Hazel Crest, Illinois, with his primary affiliation at Advocate South Suburban Hospital. His clinical expertise includes managing complex conditions such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, including hypertensive emergencies that require immediate attention. He regularly performs diagnostic blood work, including complete blood …counts and general blood testing to monitor patient health. Patients have given Dr. Okafor an average rating of 2.8 stars based on their care experiences.