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.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
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- HMO
- POS
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
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.
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. 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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vera A. Okwu has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Malnutrition. You can view a list of Dr. Vera A. Okwu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Okwu isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Okwu isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- EncopresisDr. Okwu isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- MalnutritionDr. Okwu isAdvanced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Experienced
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Okwu isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Okwu isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Okwu isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- Familial Short Stature (FSS)Dr. Okwu isExperienced. Learn about Familial Short Stature (FSS).
- GastritisDr. Okwu isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- GastroparesisDr. Okwu isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- GastroschisisDr. Okwu isExperienced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Okwu isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS)Dr. Okwu isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).
- Intestinal ParasitosisDr. Okwu isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Parasitosis.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Okwu isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Lactose IntoleranceDr. Okwu isExperienced. Learn about Lactose Intolerance.
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Okwu isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Okwu isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Short Stature (Growth Disorders)Dr. Okwu isExperienced. Learn about Short Stature (Growth Disorders).
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Okwu isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.