Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Vera A. Okwu

Pediatric Gastroenterology
Cook Children's Pediatric Specialties-Prosper
4200 W University Dr Fl 2, 
Prosper, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
5
conditions
Cook Children's Pediatric Specialties-Prosper
4200 W University Dr Fl 2, 
Prosper, TX 

Overview

Vera Okwu is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Prosper, Texas.

Dr. Okwu is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Encopresis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Chronic Erosive Gastritis.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Okwu is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Licenses

Pediatrics in KY

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community First Health Plans
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
Cook Children's Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Friday Health

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

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
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
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
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Cook Children's Pediatric Specialties-Prosper
4200 W University Dr Fl 2, Prosper, TX 75078

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Okwu 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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vera A. Okwu

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vera A. Okwu?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Vera A. Okwu by calling their office at 682-303-4200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Vera A. Okwu a top-rated expert for Malnutrition?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vera A. Okwu is classified as an Advanced expert for Malnutrition, 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. Vera A. Okwu specialize in?

While Dr. Vera A. Okwu is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Malnutrition, Encopresis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Vera A. Okwu accept my insurance?

Dr. Vera A. Okwu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 682-303-4200 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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