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Dr. Kofi Nuako, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 63
Dr. Kofi Nuako, MD
4.7 (102 Ratings)

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Dr. Kofi Nuako, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Union City, TN.
Dr. Kofi Nuako, MD
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Dr. Kofi Nuako, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 63
Union City, TN
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kofi Nuako, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Union City, TN.

About

Dr. Kofi Nuako, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Union City, TN and has 39 years experience. They graduated from University of Ghana, Medical School. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital, Baptist Memorial Hospital - Union City, Baptist Memorial Hospital Carroll County and West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital. Dr. Nuako has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Polyp and Nausea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nuako received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 102 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nuako also speaks French. Dr. Nuako is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Polyp
Nausea
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Polyp
Nausea
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anemia
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Cirrhosis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Splenomegaly
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Obesity
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Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Reflux Esophagitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Chronic Care Management
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Immunization Administration
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Sinusitis
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anal Prolapse
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bladder Infection
Blood Disorders
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Breast Pain
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cyclical Vomiting
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Prolapse
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Lice
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Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Morbid Obesity
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Nosebleed
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Pericardial Disease
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Prostatitis
Pubic Lice (Crabs)
Pyloric Stenosis
Raynaud's Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Spleen Cyst
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Swine Flu
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Ulcer
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Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
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Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Wheezing
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Whipple's Disease
Yeast Infections
Anorectal Manometry
Bravo pH Testing
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
CRH Hemorrhoid Banding
Endoscopy
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Hydrotherapy
Impedance Testing
Infrared Coagulation (IRC) Hemorrhoid Removal
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Weight Loss Management
Wireless pH Testing

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • MultiPlan PPO
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  • Dental
    United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Advanced Gastro
    1109 E Reelfoot Ave Ste C, Union City, TN 38261
  2. 2 Northweat Tennessee Gastroenterology Consultant
    148 MOUNT PELIA RD, Martin, TN 38237
  3. 3 West Tn Medical Group Womens Health Martin
    143 Kennedy Dr, Martin, TN 38237

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4.7
Based on 102 Reviews
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4 Stars (2)
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1 Star (7)

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Apr 17, 2024
I had my recent visit with Dr. Kofi, not only did he have Very Polite and Considerate bedside manors, he talked with a down to earth and very Non-judgmental attitude, considering my health and past. I felt very comfortable talking openly with him.
— Apr 17, 2024
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About Me

Care Philosophy
  • Top of the line care provided close to home. We seek to exceed your expectations.

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Kofi Nuako, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Union City, TN and has over 38 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Ghana, Medical School in 1985. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Ghana, Medical School
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Good Samaritan Hospital
    1991
Internship
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kofi Nuako, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nuako's profile.

Dr. Nuako frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Polyp and Nausea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kofi Nuako, MD is affiliated with West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital, Baptist Memorial Hospital - Union City, Baptist Memorial Hospital Carroll County and West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kofi Nuako, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital

    400 E Tickle St, Dyersburg, TN

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital - Union City

    1201 Bishop St, Union City, TN

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital Carroll County

    631 Rb Wilson Dr, Huntingdon, TN

  • West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital

    161 Mount Pelia Rd, Martin, TN