Overview
Ekong Uffort is a General Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Uffort is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Uffort is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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. Ekong E. Uffort
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ekong E. Uffort?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ekong E. Uffort by calling their office at 832-295-9245. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ekong E. Uffort a top-rated expert for Ogilvie Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ekong E. Uffort is classified as an Advanced expert for Ogilvie Syndrome, 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. Ekong E. Uffort specialize in?
While Dr. Ekong E. Uffort is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Ekong E. Uffort participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ekong E. Uffort has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ogilvie Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Ekong E. Uffort's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ekong E. Uffort accept my insurance?
Dr. Ekong E. Uffort accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-295-9245 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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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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- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Uffort isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Uffort isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- CellulitisDr. Uffort isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Uffort isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Uffort isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Uffort isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Uffort isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.