Training
Sports Medicine — Manhattan, NY
MOVE
BETTER.
Comprehensive evaluation that finds the root cause of pain — then a plan built to fix it, not mask it.
Recovery & Regeneration — Manhattan, NY
RECOVER
SMARTER.
Ultrasound-guided procedures and regenerative therapies that work with your body’s own healing response.
Performance — Manhattan, NY
PERFORM
STRONGER.
Gait analysis, athlete training, and direct primary care — all under one roof in Midtown Manhattan.
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In the Media
VERTEX OPENING IN MANHATTAN
Dr. Chukwunwike Okafor, MD, CAQSM — Fellowship-trained Sports Medicine Physician — launches Vertex Sports Medicine in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, featuring board-certified care, ultrasound-guided procedures, direct primary medicine, and performance optimization for athletes and active professionals across New York City.
343 W 58th St, Suite 11B, New York, NY 10019 · By Appointment Only
Sports Medicine Consults
Athlete Training
Recovery & Rehab
Performance Optimization
4.8★ Google Rating (21 Reviews)
Fellowship-Trained at Duke University
By Appointment Only
343 W 58th St, Suite 11B, NYC
Accepting Aetna & Cigna
Chukwunwike Okafor, MD, CAQSM · Sports Medicine Physician
The Physician
A CONVERGENCE OF EXPERTISE, BUILT AROUND ONE PATIENT AT A TIME.
Dr. Chukwunwike Okafor blends fellowship-level sports medicine with full-spectrum primary care — a rare pairing that means fewer referrals, faster answers, and a plan built around your actual goals.
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Duke University
Sports Medicine Fellowship — non-operative orthopedics, sports injury management, and ultrasound-guided procedures.
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Montefiore Medical Center
Family Medicine Residency — full-spectrum primary care with a focus on prevention and chronic disease.
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Rutgers University
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School — Doctor of Medicine, grounded in scientific excellence.
Motion Analysis
WE READ THE MOVEMENT, NOT JUST THE X-RAY.
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STEP 01
Capture
Your stride is recorded and rebuilt as a moving three-dimensional model — every joint, every frame.
STEP 02
Rotate & inspect
We examine the same stride from every angle to spot the asymmetry a single view would hide.
STEP 03
Isolate the cause
Hip drop, knee collapse, late toe-off. The pattern behind the pain becomes visible.
STEP 04
Rebuild the pattern
A corrective plan built around your mechanics, then re-measured until the movement holds.
Why Vertex
FOUR REASONS PATIENTS STAY.
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Expert Training
Fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine at Duke University, residency-trained in Family Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center.
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Patient-First Care
Longer visits, collaborative decision-making, and treatment plans built entirely around you.
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Root-Cause Focus
We go beyond symptoms to find the underlying cause and build a plan that creates lasting change.
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Performance Driven
Evidence-based strategies to help you recover, optimize, and perform at your highest level.
What We Treat
CARE DESIGNED AROUND YOUR GOALS.
Sports Medicine Consult
Comprehensive evaluation to identify the root cause of pain and create a personalized treatment plan.
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Direct Primary Medicine
Extended visits, direct communication, and a proactive approach to your long-term health.
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Weight Loss Consult
Evidence-based medical weight management tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and long-term success.
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Hair Loss Consult
Modern regenerative and medical therapies designed to support healthier hair growth and restoration.
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PRP Injection
Advanced regenerative therapy using your own platelets to support recovery and performance.
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Athlete Training
Customized performance strategies focused on recovery, mobility, strength, and optimization.
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Gait Analysis
Movement analysis designed to identify imbalances, improve efficiency, and reduce injury risk.
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BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO REFUSE TO SLOW DOWN.
Training
Strength
Endurance
RecoveryThe Approach
THREE STEPS TO YOUR VERTEX.
Every plan converges on one point: the underlying cause of what's holding you back.
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Assess
An extended, unhurried evaluation — history, movement, and goals — with none of the fifteen-minute rush.
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Diagnose
Root-cause analysis using ultrasound-guided imaging and gait assessment to find what's really going on.
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Perform
A personalized, evidence-based plan you build with Dr. Okafor — every step of the way, together.
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Patient Stories
WHAT PATIENTS SAY.
4.8
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"I've had a great experience with Dr. O! I've been seeing him as my primary care physician and he's incredibly thorough."
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Jordan Barnes
7 days ago · Google
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"Dr. Okafor is top notched! He has been the best. Went through several providers before finding him."
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Leyde St Leger
8 days ago · Google
★★★★★
"Dr. Okafor is awesome!! Super personable and knowledgeable. His approach to care made all the difference."
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Kiana Porras
9 days ago · Google
★★★★★
"10/10 Wonderful provider. Dr. Okafor is very thorough in his evaluation and takes the time to really listen."
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Kay I
9 days ago · Google
★★★★★
"I've had a great experience with Dr. O! I've been seeing him as my primary care physician and he's incredibly thorough."
J
Jordan Barnes
7 days ago · Google
★★★★★
"Dr. Okafor is top notched! He has been the best. Went through several providers before finding him."
L
Leyde St Leger
8 days ago · Google
★★★★★
"Dr. Okafor is awesome!! Super personable and knowledgeable. His approach to care made all the difference."
K
Kiana Porras
9 days ago · Google
★★★★★
"10/10 Wonderful provider. Dr. Okafor is very thorough in his evaluation and takes the time to really listen."
K
Kay I
9 days ago · Google
Coverage
NOW ACCEPTING
aetna
cigna
Get Started
READY TO PERFORM STRONGER?
Tell us a little about what's going on and we'll follow up to schedule your visit — by appointment only.
646-829-9274
dr.okaformd@gmail.com
343 W 58th St, Suite 11B, New York, NY 10019
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