Expertise in
47
conditions

Dr. Francis C. Okeke

Gastroenterology
DC Gastro Konsult
11620 Pellicano Dr Ste E, 
El Paso, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
47
conditions
DC Gastro Konsult
11620 Pellicano Dr Ste E, 
El Paso, TX 

Overview

Francis Okeke is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in El Paso, Texas.

Dr. Okeke is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastritis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Okeke is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in GA

Hospital Affiliations

Las Palmas Medical Center A Campus Of Lpds Healthc
The Hospitals Of Providence Transmountain Campus
University Medical Center Of El Paso
The Hospitals Of Providence - East Campus

Languages Spoken

English
Igbo

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
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
El Paso Health
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Friday Health

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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
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
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
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Trustmark
  • PPO
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
Western Sky Community Care
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Locations

DC Gastro Konsult
11620 Pellicano Dr Ste E, El Paso, TX 79936

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Okeke 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.

11 Total Publications

Usability Testing a Context-Sensitive Strategy for Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment.
Usability Testing a Context-Sensitive Strategy for Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment.
Journal: Studies in health technology and informatics
Published: May 13, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Francis C. Okeke

Is Dr. Francis C. Okeke a top-rated expert for Hiatal Hernia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Francis C. Okeke is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hiatal Hernia, 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. Francis C. Okeke specialize in?

While Dr. Francis C. Okeke is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hiatal Hernia, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Gastritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Francis C. Okeke participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Francis C. Okeke has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hiatal Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Francis C. Okeke's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Francis C. Okeke accept my insurance?

Dr. Francis C. Okeke accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly 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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