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Dr. Emeka Okafor
🫀 Cardiologist

Dr. Emeka Okafor

🏥 Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Lagos
★★★★★4.9(127 verified reviews)✓ MDCN Verified
CardiologyHeart DiseaseHypertensionECG16 Years Exp.
16+
Years Exp.
4,200+
Patients
4.9
Rating ★
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About Dr. Emeka Okafor

Dr. Emeka Okafor is a consultant cardiologist with over 16 years of clinical experience at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, one of Nigeria's foremost tertiary health institutions. He specialises in the diagnosis and management of complex cardiovascular conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, and hypertensive heart disease. Dr. Okafor trained at the University of Lagos College of Medicine and completed specialist training and a fellowship at the National Cardiothoracic Centre in Enugu. He holds the Fellowship of the West African College of Physicians (FWACP) and has participated in international cardiology conferences including the European Society of Cardiology Annual Congress. He is widely regarded by peers for his thoroughness, empathy, and commitment to patient education.

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Career History
2024 – Now

Senior Consultant Cardiologist, LUTH

Leads the Cardiovascular Unit and mentors cardiology residents.

2018 – 2024

Consultant Cardiologist, LUTH

Managed over 2,000 complex cardiac cases including interventional procedures.

2014 – 2018

Cardiology Fellow, National Cardiothoracic Centre Enugu

Completed postgraduate fellowship in interventional cardiology.

2010 – 2014

Medical Officer / Registrar, LUTH

Internal medicine rotations and cardiology residency training.

2008 – 2010

NYSC & House Officer, General Hospital Lagos

National service and clinical internship across medical and surgical departments.

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Qualifications & Certifications
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MBBS — University of Lagos (CMUL)

College of Medicine, University of Lagos · 2008

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Fellowship of the West African College of Physicians (FWACP)

West African College of Physicians · 2018

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Interventional Cardiology Certificate

National Cardiothoracic Centre, Enugu · 2016

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MDCN Full Registration

Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria · Active

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Areas of Specialization
Coronary Artery DiseaseHeart Failure ManagementHypertensionArrhythmiaEchocardiographyECG InterpretationCardiac RehabilitationPreventive Cardiology
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Languages Spoken
EnglishIgboYoruba (basic)
Patient Reviews (127 reviews)
4.9
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127 patients
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Funmi A.
June 2026
★★★★★

Dr. Okafor is exceptional. He took time to explain my ECG results in plain language and created a management plan that has genuinely improved my quality of life. Highly recommended.

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Chukwuemeka B.
May 2026
★★★★★

Best cardiologist I have seen in Nigeria. Very thorough, listens carefully, and doesn't rush you. His clinic at LUTH is well-organised and the staff are professional.

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Mrs. Kehinde O.
April 2026
★★★★☆

Excellent doctor with deep knowledge. Waiting time was a bit long but completely worth it for the quality of consultation.