Dr. Taisha K Okafor MD
Pediatrician
4905 Courtney Dr Forest Park GA, 30297About
Dr. Taisha Okafor is a pediatrician practicing in Forest Park, GA. Dr. Okafor is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Okafor diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Okafor can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Meharry Medical College 2003
Provider Details
Treatments
- Obesity
- Allergies
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Allergic Reaction
- Tonsillitis
- Rash
- Strep Throat
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