Dr. Okafor is on Doximity
As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.
- Connect with other colleagues in the same hospital or clinic
- Search all U.S. specialist profiles and refer a patient
- Read the latest clinical news and earn CME/CEU credits
Office
1800 E. Lake Shore Dr.
Decatur, IL 62521- Is this information wrong?
Summary
- Dr. Dionne Okafor is an anesthesiologist in Decatur, IL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including HSHS St. Mary's Hospital and HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital. She received her medical degree from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and has been in practice 5 years. She is experienced in spinal anesthesia and ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia.
Education & Training
Brigham and Women's HospitalResidency, Anesthesiology, 2013 - 2016
UPMC Medical Education (Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital)Internship, Transitional Year, 2012 - 2013
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 2012
University of Michigan-Ann ArborB.A., Sociology, 2004 - 2008
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2016 - 2026
MA State Medical License 2013 - 2016
PA State Medical License 2012 - 2013- American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 15 citationsThe role of neurokinin-1 (substance P) antagonists in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting.Dionne Okafor, Alan D. Kaye, Rachel J. Kaye, Richard D. Urman> ;Journal of Anaesthesiology, Clinical Pharmacology. 2017 Oct 1
Journal Articles
- The role of neurokinin-1 (substance P) antagonists in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomitingDionne Okafor1, Alan David Kaye2, Rachel J Kaye3, Richard D Urman1, Journal of Anesthesiology and Clinical Pharmacology, 10/2017
Authored Content
- Anesthesia During Pregnancy – Is It Safe?July 2018
Hospital Affiliations
- HSHS St. Mary's HospitalDecatur, Illinois
- HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial HospitalEffingham, Illinois
External Links
- The Ivy Driphttps://theivydrip.co/
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence:
