Chukwuma I. Egwim
Expertise in
17
conditions
Expertise in
17
conditions
6560 Fannin St, Ste 1980, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Chukwuma Egwim is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Egwim is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Egwim is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Hepatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Fellowships

McGovern Medical School at UT Health 2008

Hospital Affiliations

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
Houston Methodist Hospital
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Filipino
Spanish
Vietnamese

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

6560 Fannin St, Ste 1980, Houston, TX 77030

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Egwim has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Chukwuma I. Egwim

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chukwuma I. Egwim?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Chukwuma I. Egwim by calling their office at 713-799-8300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Chukwuma I. Egwim a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chukwuma I. Egwim is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hepatitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Chukwuma I. Egwim specialize in?

While Dr. Chukwuma I. Egwim is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis, Liver Failure, and Visceromegaly. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Chukwuma I. Egwim participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Chukwuma I. Egwim has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Chukwuma I. Egwim's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Chukwuma I. Egwim accept my insurance?

Dr. Chukwuma I. Egwim accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-799-8300 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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