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Dr. Vera Okwu, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 42
Dr. Vera Okwu, MD
5.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Vera Okwu, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, TX.
Dr. Vera Okwu, MD
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Dr. Vera Okwu, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology* Age 42
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
15 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Vera Okwu, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, TX.

About

Dr. Okwu graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Vera Okwu, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, TX and has 15 years experience. Dr. Okwu currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Methodist Hospital, Methodist Hospital Atascosa, Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, Baptist Medical Center, CHI Saint Lukes Health Memorial Livingston, Cuero Regional Hospital, Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Driscoll Childrens Hospital and Guadalupe Regional Medical Center. Dr. Okwu has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Malnutrition and Nausea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Okwu received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Okwu's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Okwu is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Malnutrition
Nausea
Constipation
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Abdominal Pain
Chronic Gastritis
Acute Gastritis
Anemia
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Celiac Disease
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Lactose Intolerance
Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Manometry
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Polyp
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Poisoning
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Gastroschisis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hirschsprung's Disease
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Jaundice
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Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome
Pinworm
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Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Small Intestine Cancer
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Infection
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Esophageal Dilatation
Esophageal pH Monitoring
Fecal Impaction Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Foreign Body Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Liver Function Test
Pediatric Gastroenterology Procedures
pH Probe
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Polypectomy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Care PPO
  • Superior HealthPlan
  • United Healthcare
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Community First Health Plans
  • Molina
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Card PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Ambetter
  • Open Access Plus
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Healthy Gutz Pediatric Clinic PLLC
    225 E Sonterra Blvd Ste 213, San Antonio, TX 78258
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Office
    7210 McPherson Rd Ste 104, Laredo, TX 78041
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 North Central Baptist Hospital
    520 Madison Oak Dr, San Antonio, TX 78258
  4. 4 Norton Children's Hospital
    231 E Chestnut St, Louisville, KY 40202
  5. 5 Office
    5500 N Expressway, Brownsville, TX 78526

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Feb 18, 2023
Dr. Okwu is a very good doctor. She was very thorough and took her time accessing my daughter’s care. She provided insightful information to help my daughter who has been suffering for years with gastrointestinal issues and other underlining conditions that my daughter has been dealing with for awhile. I would definitely refer her to others any time. She is caring and kind.
Monica McGraw Jeter — Feb 18, 2023
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Specialties*
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    2009
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology and Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    2010
Internship
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Vera Okwu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Okwu's profile.

Dr. Okwu frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Malnutrition and Nausea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Vera Okwu, MD is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, Methodist Hospital Atascosa, Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, Baptist Medical Center, CHI Saint Lukes Health Memorial Livingston, Cuero Regional Hospital, Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Driscoll Childrens Hospital and Guadalupe Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Vera Okwu, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Methodist Hospital

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX

  • Methodist Hospital Atascosa

    1905 E State Highway 97, Jourdanton, TX

  • Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

    1139 E Sonterra Blvd, San Antonio, TX

  • Baptist Medical Center

    111 Dallas St, San Antonio, TX

  • CHI Saint Lukes Health Memorial Livingston

    1717 Highway 59 Loop N, Livingston, TX

  • Cuero Regional Hospital

    2550 N Esplanade St, Cuero, TX

  • Doctors Hospital at Renaissance

    5501 S McColl Rd, Edinburg, TX

  • Driscoll Childrens Hospital

    3533 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX

  • Guadalupe Regional Medical Center

    1215 E Court St, Seguin, TX