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Dr. Steven Ugbarugba, MD

Gastroenterology*
2.9 (23)
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Accepting new patients
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Overview of Dr. Steven Ugbarugba, MD

Dr. Steven Ugbarugba, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Houston, TX. Dr. Ugbarugba, completed a fellowship at SUNY Downstate. Patients rated Dr. Ugbarugba an average 2.9 star rating.

Dr. Ugbarugba works at Hope Digestive Liver Disease Clinic of Houston in Houston, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Malnutrition, Dehydration and Gastroparesis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Ugbarugba's Office Locations

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    Hope Digestive Liver Disease Clinic of Houston
    13507 Hargrave Rd Bldg E, Houston, TX 77070 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Malnutrition
Dehydration
Gastroparesis
Constipation
Enteritis
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Acute Gastritis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Bowel Strangulation
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Gastritis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Coccygeal Pain
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Cystic Fibrosis
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
E. coli Food Poisoning
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Stomal Ulcer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Acid Reflux Surgery
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    Ratings & Reviews

    2.9
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    About Dr. Steven Ugbarugba, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1417069246
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • SUNY Downstate
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    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Steven Ugbarugba, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ugbarugba is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Ugbarugba has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Ugbarugba works at Hope Digestive Liver Disease Clinic of Houston in Houston, TX. View the full address on Dr. Ugbarugba’s profile.

    Dr. Ugbarugba has seen patients for Malnutrition, Dehydration and Gastroparesis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ugbarugba on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    23 patients have reviewed Dr. Ugbarugba. The overall rating for this provider is 2.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ugbarugba.

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