Dr. Chidi Okafor MD
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
500 S Rancho Dr Suite 12 Las Vegas NV, 89106Rating
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Dr. Chidi Okafor is a nephrologist practicing in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. Okafor specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Okafor most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
University Of Nigeria Faculty Of Med University Of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Medical
University of Nigeria Faculty of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Nephrology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2009
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Fellowships
- University of Virginia Hlth Sys/Charlottsville, VA, Nephrology 2009
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