Dr. Ekong Uffort M.D.
Surgeon
13920 OSPREY CT WEBSTER TX, 77598About
Dr. Ekong Uffort is a general surgeon practicing in Huntington, WV. Dr. Uffort specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Uffort provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Utmb MD 2007
Provider Details
Treatments
- Appendectomies, Breast Surgery, Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery And More
- Gallbladder Problems, Pancreatitis
- Colon & Rectal Surgery
- Reflux Surgery
- Hernia Surgery, Gallstones, Gastrointestinal Cancer And More
Fellowships
- Texas Endosurgery Institute Laparoscopic Surgery 2016
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