Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD

Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD

Surgeon
1050 Gemini St Ste 202, Houston, TX
4.60
“Great Doctor! Doesn’t waste any time which I really care about since my insurance was expiring soon. The Doctor made it all happen! ??????????”
Adam M.November 1, 2022

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.60

Average wait time

4.25

Bedside manner

5.00
“Great Doctor! Doesn’t waste any time which I really care about since my insurance was expiring soon. The Doctor made it all happen! ??????????”
Adam M.November 1, 2022
“Very informative, caring and heard.. Dr. Uffort and staff are very attentive and professional. I feel extremely safe in their hands. I have several family members also seeing them.”
CVMore than 1 year ago

About Dr. Ekong Uffort

Dr. Uffort is a Board Certified General Surgeon and fellowship trained in Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery. He completed his medical education at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He then moved to West Virginia, where he completed his General Surgery residency with Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University. Returning to his adopted State of Texas, he completed fellowship training at Texas Endosurgery Institute, San Antonio, Texas. In his spare time, Dr. Uffort enjoys spending time with his family. They love traveling to theme parks, resorts, and other natural attractions. Dr. Uffort is a member of the Harris County Medical Society and the Texas Medical Association, the largest county and state medical associations in the nation, committed to improving health for all Texans. He is also a member of the American College of Surgeons.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Surgical removal of colon
Gallbladder removal
Surgical removal of colon
Gallbladder removal

Office location

Uffort Surgical
1050 Gemini St Ste 202, Houston, TX 77058

Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
  • The University of Texas Medical Branch
  • Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
  • Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

Board certifications

  • American Board of Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - University of Texas Medical Branch, Doctor of Medicine
  • Marshall University, Residency in General Surgery
  • Texas Endosurgery Institute, Fellowship in Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery

Professional memberships

  • Harris County Medical Society
  • Texas Medical Association
  • American College of Surgeons

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1720240690

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.60
Wait time
4.25
Bedside manner
5.00
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Great Doctor! Doesn’t waste any time which I really care about since my insurance was expiring soon. The Doctor made it all happen! ??????????
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Very informative, caring and heard.. Dr. Uffort and staff are very attentive and professional. I feel extremely safe in their hands. I have several family members also seeing them.
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Which hospital is Dr. Ekong Uffort affiliated with?

Dr. Ekong Uffort is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, The University of Texas Medical Branch, and Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital.

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Where is Dr. Ekong Uffort's office located?

Dr. Ekong Uffort's office is located at 1050 Gemini St Ste 202, Houston, TX 77058.

Which board certifications does Dr. Ekong Uffort have?

Dr. Ekong Uffort is certified by American Board of Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Ekong Uffort?

Dr. Ekong Uffort frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Colon Cancer Screening, Hemorrhoids, Lipoma, and Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Ekong Uffort on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Ekong Uffort speak?

Dr. Ekong Uffort speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Ekong Uffort in reviews?

5 patients have reviewed Dr. Ekong Uffort. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.6/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.25/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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