
Dr. Chinelo Okafor M.D.
Pediatrician
1775 W Dempster St Park Ridge IL, 60068About
Dr. Chinelo Okafor is a pediatrician practicing in Park Ridge, IL. 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.
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