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Experienced in Colostomy

Dr. Godwin I. Ofikwu

Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery | Gastroenterology
CommonSpirit Health
Colorectal Surgical Associates Of Nevada
1040 Wigwam Parkway, Ste 100, 
Henderson, NV 
Accepting New Patients

Experienced in Colostomy
CommonSpirit Health
Colorectal Surgical Associates Of Nevada
1040 Wigwam Parkway, Ste 100, 
Henderson, NV 
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Overview

Godwin Ofikwu is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Henderson, Nevada. Dr. Ofikwu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Ofikwu is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency
Columbia University - New York
Specialties
Colorectal Surgery
General Surgery
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Colon & Rectal Surgery in MI
Board Certifications
Colon & Rectal Surgery
Surgery General Surgery
Fellowships
Michigan State University
Hospital Affiliations
Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Rose De Lima Campus - Henderson, NV
Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Siena Campus - Henderson, NV
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
SelectHealth
  • HMO
  • POS
Silversummit Health Plan
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

Colorectal Surgical Associates of Nevada
1040 Wigwam Parkway, Ste 100, Henderson, NV 89074
Call: 702-852-1888

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.


4 Total Publications

Fatal Fulminant Retroperitoneal Necrotizing Fasciitis Caused by Streptococcus viridans.
Fatal Fulminant Retroperitoneal Necrotizing Fasciitis Caused by Streptococcus viridans.
Journal: The American surgeon
Published: April 22, 2016
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6020 S Jones Blvd, Ste 100, 
Las Vegas, NV 
 (11.1 miles away)
702-739-6467
Languages Spoken:
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Dr. Stephanie Wishnev performs colorectal robotic surgery at MountainView Hospital Las Vegas Institute for Robotic Surgery.We share a common philosophy of comprehensive care for a broad range of surgical and cancer related problems with a compassionate touch. Dr. Wishnev is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

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Colorectal Surgery
Experienced in Colostomy
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Colorectal Surgery

Las Vegas Complex Surgical Specialists

3150 N Tenaya Way Ste 508, 
Las Vegas, NV 
 (17.1 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
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Garrett Friedman is a Colorectal Surgeon in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Colostomy. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Colostomy, and Endoscopy.

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Areas of Expertise

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