Summit Medical Group--Dermatology

Kristen M. Eleftheriou, PA, is a dedicated member of Summit Health's Urgent Care Center team, bringing extensive experience from her previous roles in emergency departments at various medical centers. She holds board certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Physician Assistants. With a strong educational background in Physician Assistant Studies and Psychology from Seton Hall University, Kristen Eleftheriou is committed to providing high-quality urgent care services. Her expertise and compassionate approach make her a valuable asset to the healthcare community in Berkeley Heights, NJ, and surrounding areas. Generated from the website

Chikara Okafor, MSN, RN is a member of Summit Health's Gastroenterology team. Ms. Okafor treats patients suffering from a wide range of acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions and diseases. Ms. Okafors interest in gastroenterology developed from her time spent working as a nurse on surgical units where she saw various gastrointestinal diseases. The field of gastroenterology requires a mix of skills and commands a considerable amount of teamwork and provider collaboration which I enjoy, she says.Ms. Okafor is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, the American Nurses Association, and is a Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society member. She participated in several evidence-based research projects while working as a nurse at Hackensack University Medical Center.In her spare time, Ms. Okafor enjoys traveling and learning about diverse cultures.