Dr. Nwando Onaedo Okafor M.D
Emergency Physician
5841 S Maryland Ave Mc 5068 Chicago IL, 60637About
Dr. Nwando Okafor practices Emergency Medicine in Chicago, IL. Dr. Okafor assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Okafor examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
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