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Dr. Victor Nwakakwa, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 68
Dr. Victor Nwakakwa, MD
2.8 (17 Ratings)
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Dr. Victor Nwakakwa, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Lakeland, FL.
Dr. Victor Nwakakwa, MD
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Dr. Victor Nwakakwa, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 68
Lakeland, FL
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. Victor Nwakakwa, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Lakeland, FL.

About

Dr. Nwakakwa graduated from University of Ibadan in 1983 and completed a residency at Allegheny University Hosps|Georgetown University Hospital.Dr. Victor Nwakakwa, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Lakeland, FL and has 41 years experience. Dr. Nwakakwa currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Bartow Regional Medical Center and Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Dr. Nwakakwa has experience treating conditions like Hemorrhoids and Gastritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nwakakwa received an average rating of 2.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Nwakakwa's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nwakakwa is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hemorrhoids
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Gastritis
Hemorrhoids
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Gastritis
Hemorrhoids
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Gastritis
Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Chronic Gastritis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Duodenal Polypectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Intestinal Obstruction
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Ascites
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Cirrhosis
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Cyclical Vomiting
Cystic Fibrosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Spleen Cyst
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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    Choice POS
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    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    AWH Emory Northside Hospital System OAAS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna HMO
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  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Watson Clinic Main
    1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (863) 680-7190
    Tuesday
    06:30 - 17:00
  2. 2 Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
    201 N Park Ave Ste 200, Apopka, FL 32703
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (407) 609-7365
    Monday
    08:15 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:15 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:15 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:15 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:15 - 16:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Watson Clinic LLP
    600 E Dixie Ave, Leesburg, FL 34748
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 787-1324
    Monday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    06:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 Watson Clinic Surgery Center
    1315 N Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33805
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (863) 683-2268

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nwakakwa
2.8
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (5)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (2)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (7)

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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Ibadan
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Allegheny University Hosps|Georgetown University Hospital
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Victor Nwakakwa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nwakakwa's profile.

Dr. Nwakakwa frequently treats the following conditions: Hemorrhoids and Gastritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Victor Nwakakwa, MD is affiliated with Bartow Regional Medical Center and Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Victor Nwakakwa, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bartow Regional Medical Center

    2200 Osprey Blvd, Bartow, FL

  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center

    1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL