Dr. Chidi Jude Ukatu M.D.
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10521 Ruthelen St Los Angeles CA, 90047Rating
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Dr. Chidi Ukatu is a general surgeon practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Ukatu 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. Ukatu provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
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My sister has swelling and excessive pain on her toe, which also has pus and blood secreting. Does she need a surgery?
She needs to go to the emergency room urgently for evaluation. She could have a deep tissue infection of her toe which could potentially spread into her bone (if it has not already done so). This will put her at risk of losing the toe or even seeding her blood and causing sepsis. The emergency room physician will order radiological tests that will help evaluate and diagnose her condition and this will determine her treatment, surgical or otherwise. Good luck. Dr. Ukatu READ MORE
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