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Dr. Hellena Renee Scott-okafor M.D., Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
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Dr. Hellena Renee Scott-okafor M.D.

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

1601 Sw Archer Rd Pm&Rs #117 Gainesville FL, 32608

About

Dr. Hellena Scott-okafor is a physiatrist practicing in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Scott-okafor is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Scott-okafor focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Scott-okafor can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.

Education and Training

Howard University Medical School MD

Howard University College of Medicine 1992

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 25 years of experience

Treatments

  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Neuropathy
  • Back Pain
  • Pain

Dr. Hellena Renee Scott-okafor M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Hellena Scott-Okafor, MD

1601 Sw Archer Rd Pm&Rs #117 -
Gainesville, FL 32608
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New patients: 352-376-1711
Fax: 352-374-6167

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UF HEALTH SHANDS HOSPITALl

1600 SW ARCHER RD GAINESVILLE FL 32610

Head northeast 362 ft
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