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Dr. Chukwuma Egwim, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 49
Dr. Chukwuma Egwim, MD
2.8 (18 Ratings)

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Dr. Chukwuma Egwim, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Chukwuma Egwim, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 49
Houston, TX
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27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Chukwuma Egwim, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Egwim graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE. Dr. Chukwuma Egwim, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Houston, TX and has 27 years experience. Dr. Egwim currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital. Dr. Egwim has experience treating conditions like Ascites, Ileus and Cirrhosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Egwim received an average rating of 2.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Egwim's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Egwim is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Ascites
Ileus
Cirrhosis
Ascites
Ileus
Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Ileus
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Cirrhosis
Hepatitis C
Esophageal Varices
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatic Fibrosis
Hepatitis B
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Liver Biopsy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatic Coma
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Ulcer
Ischemic Colitis
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Plasmapheresis
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
  • Blue Essentials HMO
    BestChoice PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Choice POS
    Preferred PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    SureFit Houston
  • Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    6410 Fannin St Ste 225, Houston, TX 77030
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  2. 2 Liver Associates of Texas P.A.
    6560 Fannin St Ste 1980, Houston, TX 77030
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  3. 3 Donald Gibson II MD PA
    6833 W Sam Houston Pkwy S Ste 107, Houston, TX 77072
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  4. 4 Office
    8633 Broadway St Ste 103, Pearland, TX 77584
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Egwim
2.8
Based on 18 Reviews
5 Stars (6)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (8)

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Jun 12, 2020
Wonderful man and doctor. Explanations are understandable and he understands the difficulties that his patients might have following his prescriptions to letter. Understand, caring, professional.
Dalis — Jun 12, 2020
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Transplant Hepatology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Chukwuma Egwim, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Egwim's profile.

Dr. Egwim frequently treats the following conditions: Ascites, Ileus and Cirrhosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Chukwuma Egwim, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Chukwuma Egwim, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital

    17201 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, TX

  • Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

    16655 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX

  • Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

    18300 Houston Methodist Dr, Houston, TX

  • Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

    6411 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital

    1635 North Loop W, Houston, TX