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Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery

University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, ulcers, laparoscopic small bowel resection, and more.

1050 Gemini Street Suite 202
Houston, TX 77058

(832) 295-9245

Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD is a general surgeon in Houston, TX specializing in general surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2007 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD is affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services and Houston Methodist.

Office Locations

Address:

1050 Gemini Street Suite 202
Houston, TX 77058

Some issues Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	22

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	58
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	34
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	49
Dementia	30
Cancer	0

hospital care	155
inpatient care	155

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	47
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	12
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	60
Dementia	37
Cancer	18

doctor visit	16
hospital care	260
inpatient care	260

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	31
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	46
Dementia	40
Cancer	17

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	20
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	55
Dementia	35
Cancer	15

hospital care	240
inpatient care	240

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	87
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	17
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	55
Dementia	36
Cancer	15

hospital care	369
inpatient care	369

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD treated as a general surgeon in Houston, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and excision.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	10
doctor visit	15
excision	10
hospital care	259
inpatient care	259

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD.

**Gender**
Female	27
Male	29

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	36
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	8
75 to 84	18
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	17

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	6
Dementia	17

Education & Training

Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2007. He completed residency at Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2007)

Residency: Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Affiliated Hospitals (2015)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Houston Methodist

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$13,160 DAVINCI XI $11,500	Da Vinci Surgical System $1,660
ACell, Inc.	$3,149 $3,149
Davol Inc.	$1,555 SURGICAL $1,555
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$259 SEPRAFILM ADHESION BARRIER $259
Baxter Healthcare	$125 TISSEEL $125
Other	$416 SurgiMend $86	BPV-Lutonix $85	Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System $80	PriMatrix $43	PuraPly $26	Other $97

**Types of Payments**
Education	$11,759
Travel and Lodging	$5,163
Food and Beverage	$1,726
Gift	$16

Biography

Dr. Ekong Uffort is a specialist in general surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Uffort include ulcers, colon cancer, and inguinal hernia. He graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. Dr. Uffort speaks Hausa and Ibibio. Dr. Uffort is professionally affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services and Houston Methodist.