Biographical summary
Philip N. Okafor M.D., MPH, is a gastroenterologist and health services researcher. His research interests lie at the intersection of gastroenterology, population sciences, and public health, with overarching aims that focus on identifying drivers of high/low-value care; identification and mitigation of health care disparities in access, outcomes, and resource utilization among patients with gastrointestinal and liver diseases. He is also interested in outcomes among vulnerable populations and patients with limited English proficiency.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- General gastroenterology
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Endoscopy outcomes
- GI quality improvement and patient safety
- Functional gastrointestinal diseases
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2016
FellowGastroenterology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2016
Diploma - Clinical and Translational SciencesMayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
- 2013
Residency - Internal MedicineBoston University School of Medicine
- 2010
Postdoctoral Research FellowshipBrigham and Women's Hospital
- 2008
MPH - Health Policy and ManagementHarvard University
- 2005
MDUniversity of Ibadan
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2016
GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2013
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
Awards and honors
- 2024
Presidential Poster AwardAmerican College of Gastroenterology
- 2022
DREAM Award: Digestive Research and Education Excellence Aimed at Minorities Research Morehouse School of Medicine
- 2020
Endoscopy teaching awardStanford University
- 2020
Certificate of AchievementStanford University
- 2020
Red Ribbon Poster WinnerAmerican College of Gastroenterology
- 2013
Best original resident research awardBoston University
- 2012
Poster of distinctionDigestive Disease Week
- 2001
Dean's Honors for the Best Overall Medical StudentUniversity of Ibadan
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
MemberGI Fellowship Clinical Competency Committee, Divsion of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- 2024 - present
RepresentativeAmerican College of Gastroenterology
- 2023 - present
MemberMayo Medical School Committee
- 2021 - present
Editorial Board MemberEducation Universe, Colon, Colonoscopy, Stomach, Functional Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
- 2021 - present
Associate EditorAmerican College of Gastroenterology
- 2020 - 2022
ChairHealth Equity on ACG Education Universe Subcommittee, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
- 2020 - 2022
DirectorCommunity GI Program, Stanford University School of Medicine
- 2020 - 2021
MemberDiversity and Inclusion Workgroup, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University School of Medicine
- 2019 - 2022
MemberColonoscopy Improvement Taskforce, Stanford University School of Medicine
- 2019 - 2021
MemberQuality Council, Department of Medicine, Stanford University
- 2019 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2018 - 2022
MemberDiversity and Inclusion Committee, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine
- 2017 - 2022
Evaluation Committee MemberStanford University Medical Center
- 2017 - 2022
MemberProfessional Practice Evaluation Committee, Stanford University Medical Center
- 2016 - 2022
MemberAmerican Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
- 2016 - 2022
MemberDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, American College of Gastroenterology
- 2016 - 2022
Advisory Committee MemberDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University School of Medicine
- 2016 - 2022
PreceptorDivision of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University School of Medicine
- 2016 - present
MemberEducational Advisory Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University School of Medicine
- 2015 - 2017
MemberColorectal Cancer Screening Committee Expert Working Group, World Endoscopy Organization
- 2015 - 2016
MemberTrainee Diversity Committee, Department of Education Administration
- 2014 - 2016
Fellows RepresentativeJoint Commission Accreditation Committee, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2013 - present
MemberAmerican Gastroenterological Association
- 2010 - 2013
RepresentativeCommittee of interns and Residents, Boston University Medical Center
- 2010 - 2013
MemberMassachusetts Medical Society
Publications