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Chukwunwike Okafor, MD, CAQSM
Sports Medicine Physician
MODERN SPORTS MEDICINE & DIRECT PRIMARY CARE IN NEW YORK CITY.
Dr. Okafor is passionate about helping patients move better, feel stronger, and live life to the fullest. His training has given him a unique perspective that blends expert orthopedic knowledge with a compassionate, patient-first approach to primary care.
He completed advanced fellowship training in Sports Medicine at Duke University, residency training in Family Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center, and earned his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Philosophy
"Health is personal. I take the time to truly listen, understand each patient's goals, and build a customized plan that gets to the root cause — then work together, every step of the way, to help them heal, perform, and thrive."
— DR. CHUKWUNWIKE OKAFOR, MD, CAQSM
Proudly Trained At
A FOUNDATION BUILT ACROSS THREE INSTITUTIONS.
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Duke University
Sports Medicine Fellowship. Advanced training in non-operative orthopedics, sports injury management, and ultrasound-guided procedures.
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Montefiore Medical Center
Family Medicine Residency. Comprehensive training in full-spectrum family medicine with a focus on preventive care and chronic disease management.
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Rutgers University
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Doctor of Medicine with a strong foundation in scientific excellence.
Why Vertex
WHAT MAKES THE CARE DIFFERENT.
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Expert Training
Fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine at Duke, residency-trained in Family Medicine at Montefiore.
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Patient-First Care
Longer visits, collaborative care, and personalized treatment plans built around you.
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Root-Cause Focus
We go beyond symptoms to find the underlying cause and build lasting change.
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Performance Driven
Evidence-based strategies to help you recover, optimize, and perform at your highest level.
The Practice
WHERE THE WORK HAPPENS.
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