Ekong E. Uffort, MD

Ekong E. Uffort, MD

Ekong E. Uffort, MD

General Surgery
Accepting New Patients
No Video Visits Available

Clinical Interests

Colon Cancer
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic Colon Resection
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Small Bowel Resection
Laparoscopic Ulcers

Accepted Insurance Plans

  • Aetna Affordable Health Choices
  • Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice
  • Aetna Dental PPO
  • Aetna EPO
  • Aetna Health Network
  • Aetna HMO
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Aetna Open Access
  • Aetna POS
  • Aetna PPO
  • Aetna QPOS
  • Aetna Select
  • AmeriGroup
  • BCBS Blue Choice-Hlth Select
  • BCBS Federal EMPL PPO-TX, IL, OK, NM, MT
  • Blue Choice PPO Affordable Care Act/Marketplace plan
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield HMO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas PAR PLAN
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Best Choice PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO/UT Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Select Choice PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Select Saver PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Select Temp PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Traditional / Par Plan
  • Cigna Allegiance
  • Cigna Allegiance Houston Methodist Employee Medical Plan
  • Cigna EPO
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna POS
  • Cigna PPO
  • Coventry / First Health
  • Coventry PPO
  • First Health PPO
  • First Health-POS
  • Humana
  • Humana HMO / EPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Private Fee For Service
  • Humana POS & Preferred POS
  • Humana PPO & Preferred PPO
  • Humana/ChoiceCare Network PPO
  • Humana/ChoiceCare+ Network PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice
  • UnitedHealthcare ChoicePlus
  • UnitedHealthcare Core
  • UnitedHealthcare Core Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare EPO
  • UnitedHealthcare HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Options PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare POS
  • UnitedHealthcare PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Select / ERS
Insurance plans may change. Please verify your plan is accepted when scheduling an appointment.

Credentials

Internship
  • Marshall University School of Medicine - Huntington, W.Va.
Medical School
  • University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | 2007
Residency
  • General Surgery | Marshall University School of Medicine - Huntington, W.Va. | 2015
Fellowship
  • Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery / Minimally Invasive Surgery | Texas Endosurgery Institute | 2016
Affiliated Hospitals
  • Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

Languages

  • English
  • Ibibio
  • Hausa
Languages listed are spoken by doctor and/or office staff.

FAQ

Can I book an appointment with Dr. Ekong E. Uffort?
Yes. Please contact the physician's office directly at 832.295.9245 to schedule an appointment or call 713.790.3333 for assistance in finding another doctor.
What insurance does Dr. Ekong E. Uffort accept?
See all insurance plans that Dr. Ekong E. Uffort accepts.
Where is Dr. Ekong E. Uffort office located?
What languages does Dr. Ekong E. Uffort speak?
Dr. Ekong E. Uffort, or the office, speaks English, Ibibio, Hausa.
What are Dr. Ekong E. Uffort's specialties?
Dr. Ekong E. Uffort is a specialist in General Surgery.