Dr. Chukwuma Tonna Apakama MD
Surgeon | Surgical Critical Care
4901 Forest Park Ave Suite 420 Saint Louis MO, 63108About
Dr. Chukwuma Apakama is a general surgeon practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Apakama 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. Apakama 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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University of Lagos College of Medicine
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- Pain
- Hernia
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