Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
501 Summit St, 
Yankton, SD 

Overview

Kesiena Akpoigbe is a Gastroenterologist in Yankton, South Dakota. Dr. Akpoigbe has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Indigestion, Hepatitis, and Helicobacter Pylori Infection.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in SD

Hospital Affiliations

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MetroPlus Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
501 Summit St, Yankton, SD 57078
Other Locations
Nyc Health Hospitals / Harlem
506 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037

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. Kesiena Akpoigbe

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kesiena Akpoigbe?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Kesiena Akpoigbe by calling their office at 605-668-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Kesiena Akpoigbe a top-rated expert for Proctitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kesiena Akpoigbe is classified as an Experienced expert for Proctitis, 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. Kesiena Akpoigbe specialize in?

While Dr. Kesiena Akpoigbe is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Proctitis, Indigestion, and Hepatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Kesiena Akpoigbe participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kesiena Akpoigbe has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Proctitis. You can view a list of Dr. Kesiena Akpoigbe's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kesiena Akpoigbe accept my insurance?

Dr. Kesiena Akpoigbe accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 605-668-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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