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Dr. Chukwuma Egwim, MD

Gastroenterology*
2.8 (18)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
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26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Chukwuma Egwim, MD

Dr. Chukwuma Egwim, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE and is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital and Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Egwim an average 2.8 star rating.

Dr. Egwim works at Practice in Houston, TX with other offices in Pearland, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Ileus, Ascites and Cirrhosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Egwim's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    6410 Fannin St Ste 225, Houston, TX 77030 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 799-8300
  2. 2
    Partners and Obgyn Care PA
    6560 Fannin St Ste 1980, Houston, TX 77030 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 799-8300
  3. 3
    Donald Gibson II MD PA
    6833 W Sam Houston Pkwy S Ste 107, Houston, TX 77072 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 799-8300
  4. 4
    Office
    10907 Memorial Hermann Dr Ste 3, Pearland, TX 77584 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 799-8300

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Houston Methodist Hospital
  • Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
  • Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital

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Ileus
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Cirrhosis
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Alcoholic Cirrhosis
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Bile Duct Obstruction
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Celiac Disease
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
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Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
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Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
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Retroperitoneum Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
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Barrett's Esophagus
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Hemochromatosis
Hepatic Coma
Hepatic Fibrosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Plasmapheresis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    2.8
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    About Dr. Chukwuma Egwim, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1265607725
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology
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    Dr. Egwim has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Egwim has seen patients for Ileus, Ascites and Cirrhosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Egwim on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Egwim. The overall rating for this provider is 2.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Egwim.

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