Oviea G. Akpotaire
Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Oviea G. Akpotaire

Gastroenterology
16233 Sylvester Road SW, Suite 290, 
Burien, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
10 Years of Experience
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
4
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16233 Sylvester Road SW, Suite 290, 
Burien, WA 

Overview

Oviea Akpotaire, MD, provides care for general gastrointestinal disease and colorectal cancer prevention. His special medical interests include obesity medicine/endoscopic bariatrics and public health.Dr. Akpotaire's approach is kind, warm, thoughtful and thorough. He enjoys empowering patients through education and health literacy, which gives them the tools to further participate in their own care. Seeing people regain a sense of control in the midst of illness motivates him to bring his best self to work. This engagement strengthens the patient-physician partnership, and aligns them on the shared and lifelong goal of living well and in good health.Dr. Akpotaire is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and American Gastroenterological Association. He serves as an associate professor of gastroenterology at Virginia Mason.Dr. Akpotaire will treat patients at Virginia Mason Seattle Medical Center and St. Anne Hospital in Burien.

Dr. Akpotaire is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Berdon Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Anal Fissure.

Dr. Akpotaire is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Akpotaire is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2016

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in WA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Gastroenterology, University of Washington

Hospital Affiliations

Franciscan Medical Group.
Puget Sound High Value Network.
Rainier Health Network.
Highline Medical Center
Virginia Mason Medical Center
St Joseph Medical Center
St Francis Community Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Franciscan Digestive Care Associates at St. Anne
16233 Sylvester Road SW, Suite 290, Burien, WA 98166

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.

2 Total Publications

Diet and the Role of Food in Common Gastrointestinal Diseases.
Diet and the Role of Food in Common Gastrointestinal Diseases.
Journal: The Medical clinics of North America
Published: November 24, 2018
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Is Dr. Oviea G. Akpotaire a top-rated expert for Berdon Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Oviea G. Akpotaire is classified as an Advanced expert for Berdon 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. Oviea G. Akpotaire specialize in?

While Dr. Oviea G. Akpotaire is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Berdon Syndrome, Hemorrhoids, and Gas Bloat Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Oviea G. Akpotaire participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Oviea G. Akpotaire has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Berdon Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Oviea G. Akpotaire's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Oviea G. Akpotaire accept my insurance?

Dr. Oviea G. Akpotaire accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 253-272-8664 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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