Dr. Kofi Sarfo

Family medicine

Dr. Kofi E. Sarfo, MD, CWSP, is a board-certified family medicine physician and certified wound specialist with more than two decades of dedicated service to the Las Vegas community and beyond. As the founder and Medical Director of Vista Medical Associates since 2005, he leads a compassionate team providing comprehensive primary care and advanced wound management, with a special focus on underserved populations. A Clinical Assistant Professor at the UNLV School of Medicine, Dr. Sarfo is committed to educating patients, mentoring future physicians, and promoting accessible, high-quality healthcare.

Deeply rooted in a philosophy of service, Dr. Sarfo and his family extend their impact through local philanthropy—supporting youth sports, volunteering at homeless missions, and championing cultural initiatives—and through annual medical missions to Ghana, where they deliver free healthcare, medications, and wellness education to remote communities. Through this website and blog, Dr. Sarfo shares evidence-based insights on family medicine, preventive care, chronic disease management, and wound healing to empower individuals and families to lead healthier lives.

More About Dr. Kofi Sarfo.

  • Education
    • Doctor of Medicine (MD), Donetsk State Medical University, Ukraine (1987–1993)
    • Horsemanship training in Surgery and Internal Medicine, Okomfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana (1994–1995)
    • Family Medicine Internship, McLaren Family Practice Residency Program, Flint, Michigan (affiliated with Michigan State University, 1998–1999)
    • Family Medicine Residency, Wichita Falls Family Medicine Residency Program, Texas (affiliated with University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 2000–2002)
    • Board Certified in Family Medicine (2002); Diplomate, American Board of Wound Management, Certified Wound Specialist (2018)
  • Expertise
    • Comprehensive family medicine across all ages, including preventive care, chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, asthma/COPD), pediatric services, cancer screenings, and on-site diagnostics (EKG, echocardiography, vascular ultrasound, spirometry)
    • Advanced wound care leadership, including outpatient clinic services, inpatient programs at rehabilitation facilities, and a unique mobile wound care program serving homebound and rural patients
    • Geriatric medicine and multispecialty coordination for complex health needs in skilled nursing facilities
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  • Work in Africa
    • Leads annual family-organized medical mission trips to Ghana, providing free healthcare, essential medications, and health education to underserved and remote communities
    • Organizes holiday outreach programs, including hot meal distributions for underprivileged children (recently serving over 750 children)
    • Major supporter of the Weija Leprosarium in Ghana through donations of food, groceries, and financial aid to residents and staff
  • Future Vision
    • Expand educational outreach through this blog and community programs to empower more families with preventive health knowledge and wellness resources
    • Grow accessible wound care services, particularly mobile and home-based programs, to reach even more medically vulnerable patients
    • Continue and strengthen international medical missions while inspiring the next generation of healthcare providers to embrace compassionate, community-centered medicine

Dr. Kofi E. Sarfo, MD, CWSP Vista Medical Associates 2909 West Charleston Boulevard Las Vegas, NV

This website and blog are non-commercial educational resources provided by Dr. Kofi Sarfo to promote health awareness and community wellness. All content is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice.

Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00-5:30

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Las Vegas, NV