Overview
Philosophy of care | My philosophy of care is patient centered. I will provide and explain to you all the available options for your condition and help you decide what’s best for you. | Why I entered medicine | Growing up in a developing country, I have always taken pride in improving people’s lives. This is what ultimately led me to medicine and eventually surgery. I love the quick improvement surgery offers patients with complex surgical problems. | Personal interests | In my spare time I enjoy playing soccer, watching movies and taking trips with my family. | Image | Your health deserves an award-winning partner. Thank you for choosing LVPG Surgery–Health & Wellness Center as the 2024 Standard Speaker Reader’s Choice Award Winner for Best Surgeons.
Dr. Etokakpan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Choledocholithiasis.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
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- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
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- EPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
50 Moisey Drive, Suite 214, Hazle Township, PA 18202
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Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Experienced
- CellulitisDr. Etokakpan isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Etokakpan isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Etokakpan isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Etokakpan isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Etokakpan isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Etokakpan isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.