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Specialty
General Surgery
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Gender
Male
Languages
English
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About Chukwuma T Apakama, MD
Biography
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Dr. Chukwuma T. Apakama is dedicated to the maximum application of minimally invasive techniques in the treatment of surgical diseases affording his patients early recovery, minimal pain, and short length of stay. Dr. C or Dr. Chucks as he is fondly referred to works hard to give his patients the best care he can, treating them with dignity, respect and empathy. His personal philosophy is to be their advocate- collaborating with them to i
Dr. Chukwuma T. Apakama is dedicated to the maximum application of minimally invasive techniques in the treatment of surgical diseases affording his patients early recovery, minimal pain, and short length of stay. Dr. C or Dr. Chucks as he is fondly referred to works hard to give his patients the best care he can, treating them with dignity, respect and empathy. His personal philosophy is to be their advocate- collaborating with them to i
Care Philosophy
Seeing the patient as a human being, treating patients with dignity, care, respect as I would like to be treated. I believe in putting the patient's needs and safety above and beyond everything else.
Procedures and Conditions Treated
- Achalasia
- Appendix
- Bariatric
- Bowel Obstruction
- Cholecystectomy
- Endoscopy
- Gastric Sleeve
- General Surgery
- General Surgery - Other General Surgery
- Heartburn
- Hernia
- Laparoscopy
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Reflux
- Robotic Surgery
- Weight Loss
- Weight Loss Surgery
Specialties
- General Surgery
Affiliations
- Medical City Sachse
- Medical City Frisco
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Credentials and Education
Kings College
Undergraduate Degree
1998
University of Lagos
Graduate Degree
2004
Harlem Hospital
Internship
2010
Harlem Hospital
Residency
2014
Washington University in St. Louis
Fellowship
2015
Cleveland Clinic Florida
Fellowship
2017