Mark Okafor MD

Mark Okafor, MD, is a prominent pharmacist, research scientist, and board-certified family and hospital internal medicine specialist based in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is a key figure at the HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center and contributes significantly to patient care and medical research. Originally hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, Dr. Okafor has developed a career that integrates his passion for medicine with his interests in the arts and humanitarianism, creating a multifaceted, inspiring, impactful professional identity. His academic and personal journey began with a move to West Africa during childhood, where he distinguished himself academically by achieving the highest scores in the region on Nigeria's Secondary School Common Entrance Exam. He later attended the University of Nigeria Secondary School, Nsukka (UNSSN), where he was a standout student, graduating second in his class. UNSSN, known for its commitment to high academic and moral standards, provided Dr. Okafor with a solid foundation in his early educational pursuits. Upon his return to the United States, Dr. Okafor decided to pursue a degree in pharmacy. Despite initially considering Harvard, he chose Northeastern University in Boston for its strong program. His time at Northeastern was marked by exceptional academic performance, earning him a PharmD with High Honors and several prestigious academic awards on a full scholarship. Before medical school, Dr. Okafor explored his passion for music, a pursuit that has persisted over the years with his compositions featured on platforms like Apple Music and Spotify. His musical style, a melodic blend of pop-rock and jazz, showcases his creative depth. Mark began his pharmacy career at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Pharmacy, a leader in pharmacy education and research in the U.S. He later worked as a clinical staff pharmacist in Cardiology at the Cleveland Clinic, where he applied his skills in a challenging clinical environment.