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Washington University1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza, Saint Louis, MO 63110 map
As a general surgeon in Saint Louis, Dr. Chukwuma Apakama performs surgical procedures to treat conditions affecting the abdomen and related structures, like hernias or tumors.
Washington University
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Chukwuma T. Apakama is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(314) 362-1185
Address
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1003
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Chukwuma Apakama graduated from Other in 2004.
Dr. Apakama has one office in Missouri where he specializes in General Surgery and Critical Care Medicine.
Dr. Apakama works with four hundred and ninety-nine doctors including Dr. Ralph Torrence and Dr. Fay Womer.
Specialties
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in Missouri, Dr. Apakama performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Apakama may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
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Critical Care Medicine
Critical care specialists like Dr. Apakama provide life-saving care for patients in critical condition. Patients are usually cared for in within intensive care units (ICUs), and may receive life and organ support. Dr. Apakama may also work to stabilize patients and perform time-sensitive, potentially life-saving procedures.
Education & Training
Medical School
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Other
MD • 2004
Hospital Affiliations
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
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