Spine Institute of Central Florida

Orthopaedic Surgery

Doctor Chukwuka C. Okafor, MD practices Orthopaedic Surgery. He went to medical school at Boston University School of Medicine. Boston University School of Medicine is ranked 30 in research and 52 in primary care medicine Dr. Chukwuka C. Okafor is a published MD as well. He has 7 publications published. The latest was: Particulate endocytosis mediates biological responses of human mesenchymal stem cells to titanium wear debris. He is registered with Medicare.

Publications

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• Particulate endocytosis mediates biological responses of human mesenchymal stem cells to titanium wear debris.
• Myofibrillar responsiveness to cAMP, PKA, and caffeine in an animal model of heart failure.
• A three-dimensional nanofibrous scaffold for cartilage tissue engineering using human mesenchymal stem cells.
• Mg-ATPase and Ca+ activated myosin AtPase activity in ventricular myofibrils from non-failing and Diseased human hearts--effects of calcium sensitizing agents MCI-154,...
• Optimization of high-efficiency transfection of adult human mesenchymal stem cells in vitro.
• Chronic treatment with carvedilol improves ventricular function and reduces myocyte apoptosis in an animal model of heart failure.

Schools

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• Boston University School Of Medicine

• Thomas Jefferson University Program

• Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Procedures Preformed

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• Complex Spine Surgery
• Disc Replacement
• Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
• Dural Repair or Other Spinal Spinal Cord Repair
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Conditions Treated

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• Adhesive Capsulitis
• Arm Fracture (incl. Elbow and Shoulder)
• Back Pain
• Bursitis
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Doctors Specialties

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• Orthopedic Surgery
• Orthopaedic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

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Education

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• Thomas Jefferson University
• Boston University School of Medicine

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1699979534
NPPES Provider LastName		OKAFOR
NPPES Provider FirstName		CHUKWUKA
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		338132501
NPPES Provider State		FL
Specialty Description		Orthopedic Surgery
Total Claim Count		528.0
Distinct Opioid Count		3.0
Opioid Claim Count		259.0
Percent Opioid Claims		49.05

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1699979534
Last Name Of The Provider	OKAFOR
First Name Of The Provider	CHUKWUKA
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