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After living the first years of his life in the United States, Nsikak Jarlath Umoh, MD, MPH, FACS, FASCRS, moved with his family to Nigeria. After attending secondary school at King’s College inLagos. Dr. Umoh earned his medical degree at Ahmadu Bello University Faculty of Medicine in Zaria. Dr. Umoh returned to the United States, where he graduated with a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Dr. Umoh went on to complete a general surgery residency program at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. He then obtained subspecialty training as part of a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates (GCRSA) in Atlanta. Double board certified in colorectal surgery by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery (ABCRS) and general surgery by the American Board of Surgery (ABS), Dr. Umoh specializes in the management of all aspects of colon and rectal surgery, including benign and malignant diseases of the small bowel, colon, rectum and anus, and uses minimally invasive surgical techniques to manage complex colon and rectal problems. In addition, he treats some general surgical diseases, particularly abdominal hernias and gallbladder disorders. Dr. Umoh has authored several publications in respectable peer-reviewed journals. He has also presented research findings at both national and international conferences some of which include American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) Meeting and the World Cancer Congress. He is a Fellow of ASCRS and the American College of Surgeons (ACS). In addition, Dr. Umoh is a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), the Texas Medical Association (TMA), the Harris County Medical Society (HCMS) and the Delta Omega (?O) Honorary Society in Public Health (Alpha Chapter). Dr Umoh's goal is to provide exceptional and personalized patient care in a compassionate environment using recent technological advances and evidence-based approaches.
His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Rectal Prolapse, Diverticular Disease, and Bladder Reconstruction.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nsikak Umoh
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nsikak Umoh?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nsikak Umoh by calling their office at 832-663-0037. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nsikak Umoh a top-rated expert for Hemorrhoids?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nsikak Umoh is classified as an Experienced expert for Hemorrhoids, 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. Nsikak Umoh specialize in?
While Dr. Nsikak Umoh is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hemorrhoids, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Rectal Prolapse. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Nsikak Umoh participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nsikak Umoh has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hemorrhoids. You can view a list of Dr. Nsikak Umoh's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nsikak Umoh accept my insurance?
Dr. Nsikak Umoh accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-663-0037 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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