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Dr. Godwin Ofikwu, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
4.8 (23)
Map Pin Small Henderson, NV
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Godwin Ofikwu, MD

Dr. Godwin Ofikwu, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Henderson, NV. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE and is affiliated with MountainView Hospital, Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center, Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican, Siena Campus and Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals San Martin. Patients rated Dr. Ofikwu an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Ofikwu works at Colorectal Surgical Associates of Nevada in Henderson, NV. They frequently treat conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain, Constipation and Pelvic Abscess along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ofikwu's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Colorectal Surgical Associates of Nevada
    1040 Wigwam Pkwy Ste 100, Henderson, NV 89074 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (702) 852-1888

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • MountainView Hospital
  • Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center
  • Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican, Siena Campus
  • Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals San Martin

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Anal or Rectal Pain
Constipation
Pelvic Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Traumatic Brain Injury
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Port Placements or Replacements
Wedge Resection Colon
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bunion Surgery
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cystectomy
Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Partial Cystectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • Colorectal Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1396056404
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Ofikwu works at Colorectal Surgical Associates of Nevada in Henderson, NV. View the full address on Dr. Ofikwu’s profile.

    Dr. Ofikwu has seen patients for Anal or Rectal Pain, Constipation and Pelvic Abscess, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ofikwu on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    23 patients have reviewed Dr. Ofikwu. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ofikwu.

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