Dr. Hellena Renee Scott-okafor M.D.
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1601 Sw Archer Rd Pm&Rs #117 Gainesville FL, 32608About
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
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Neuropathy
- Back Pain
- Pain
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