Dr. Somtochi Ifeyinwa Okafor

Dr. Somtochi Okafor specializes in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, focusing on conditions affecting the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and has practiced for six years. Her expertise encompasses both surgical and non-surgical treatments for a wide range of head and neck disorders.

Dr. Okafor practices at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, and maintains affiliations with Oregon Health And Science University Hospital and Portland VA Medical Center. She treats patients with nasal injuries, deviated septums, and enlarged turbinates that can affect breathing and sinus function. Her diagnostic capabilities include performing CT scans to evaluate bone structures and detailed imaging of the head and face to guide treatment decisions.