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Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD

General Surgery* Age 47
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Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD

General Surgery* Age 47
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX and has 18 years experience. They graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 2006 and completed a residency at Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine.They currently practice at Uffort Surgical, PLLC and are affiliated with UTMB Health League City Campus, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital and Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital. Dr. Uffort has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction and Ileus among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Uffort received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Uffort also speaks Hausa. Dr. Uffort is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Obstruction
Ileus
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Ileus
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Ileus
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Appendicitis
Constipation
Gallstones
Partial Lung Collapse
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Wounds
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Bile Duct Procedure
Bowel Obstruction Repair
Bowel Resection
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colostomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Testicular Lesion
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Skin Grafts
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Uffort Surgical, PLLC
    1050 Gemini St Ste 202STE 202, Houston, TX 77058
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (832) 295-9245

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Oct 14, 2023
Gets to the point. Good communicator
Excellent physician — Oct 14, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Hausa
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    2006
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
    2010
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
    2015
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Texas Endosurgery Inst
    2016
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Uffort frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Obstruction and Ileus. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD is affiliated with UTMB Health League City Campus, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital and Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UTMB Health League City Campus

    2240 Gulf Fwy S, League City, TX

  • Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

    18300 Houston Methodist Dr, Houston, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital

    11800 Astoria Blvd, Houston, TX