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Dr. Gerald Akpassa, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine* Age 54
Dr. Gerald Akpassa, MD
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Dr. Gerald Akpassa, MD is a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Internist in Carthage, TX.
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Dr. Gerald Akpassa, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine* Age 54
Carthage, TX
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30 years of experience
Dr. Gerald Akpassa, MD is a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Internist in Carthage, TX.

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Dr. Akpassa graduated from GUANGXI YOUJIANG MEDICAL COLLEGE / FACULTY OF MEDICINE. Dr. Gerald Akpassa, MD is a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Internist in Carthage, TX and has 30 years experience. Dr. Akpassa currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center-Marshall, CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System, Paris Regional Health, UT Health Carthage and UT Health Henderson. Dr. Akpassa has experience treating conditions like Cachexia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akpassa received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Akpassa's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Akpassa is board certified in Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 UT Health Carthage
    409 Cottage Rd, Carthage, TX 75633
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 693-3841
  2. 2 Paris Regional Medical Center
    865 Deshong Dr, Paris, TX 75460
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 785-4521
  3. 3 Heartsway Hospice of Northeast Texas
    4351 McCann Rd, Longview, TX 75605
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 295-1680
  4. 4 CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center
    1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71105
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 681-4500

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May 18, 2020
I was Dr. Akpassa's patient and he treated me with the utmost professionalism and care. I left the hospital feeling better and I truly appreciate him and the nurses. Thank you.
Jorge Garza — May 18, 2020
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Specialties*
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Internal Medicine
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Education

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  • GUANGXI YOUJIANG MEDICAL COLLEGE / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
    1994
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  • Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gerald Akpassa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akpassa's profile.

Dr. Gerald Akpassa, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center-Marshall, CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System, Paris Regional Health, UT Health Carthage and UT Health Henderson.

Yes, Dr. Gerald Akpassa, MD holds board certification in Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center-Marshall

    811 S Washington Ave, Marshall, TX

  • CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System

    1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA

  • Paris Regional Health

    865 Deshong Dr, Paris, TX

  • UT Health Carthage

    409 Cottage Rd, Carthage, TX

  • UT Health Henderson

    300 Wilson St, Henderson, TX