Overview
Chukwuma Apakama is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Frisco, Texas.
Dr. Apakama is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
5550 Warren Pkwy, Ste 110, Frisco, TX 75034
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 T. Apakama
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Chukwuma T. Apakama?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Chukwuma T. Apakama by calling their office at 214-440-1245. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Chukwuma T. Apakama a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Chukwuma T. Apakama is classified as an Advanced expert for Obesity, 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 T. Apakama specialize in?
While Dr. Chukwuma T. Apakama is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Chukwuma T. Apakama participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Chukwuma T. Apakama has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Chukwuma T. Apakama's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Chukwuma T. Apakama accept my insurance?
Dr. Chukwuma T. Apakama accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-440-1245 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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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- ObesityDr. Apakama isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
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- CholecystitisDr. Apakama isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Apakama isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Apakama isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Apakama isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Apakama isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.