
Dr. Francisca N. Okafor M.D.
Pediatrician
217 Van Sicklen Street Brooklyn NY, 11223About
Dr. Francisca Okafor is a pediatrician practicing in Syracuse, New York. 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
St. George's University
St George',s University MD
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Teaches Nurse Practitioners, Med Students, and Residents -
Internships
- St. Vincent's Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Albert M. Bassoul MD FAAP2149 East 5th Street Brooklyn New York 11223
- Dr. Elizabeth Szilagyi M.D.139 Avenue U Brooklyn NY 11223
- Dr. Tin mar Tun M.D.214 AVENUE S BROOKLYN NY 11223
- Dr. Henry Sardar M.D.726 Avenue W Brooklyn NY 11223
- Dr. Salim Souid M.D2311 CONEY ISLAND AVE BROOKLYN NY 11223
- Deepali Jain M.D.2245 Ocean Pkwy Brooklyn NY 11223
Nearest Hospitals
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL S U N Y HEALTH SCIENCE CENTERl
750 EAST ADAMS STREET SYRACUSE NY 13210UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL S U N Y HEALTH SCIENCE CENTERl
750 EAST ADAMS STREET SYRACUSE NY 13210CONEY ISLAND HOSPITALl
2601 OCEAN PARKWAY BROOKLYN NY 11235