(No ratings)
Dr. Chris Okwuosa, MD is a general surgeon in Apple Valley, CA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 2014 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Chris Okwuosa, MD is affiliated with St. Joseph Health (Northern California, Southern California, and West Texas/Eastern New Mexico), St. Mary High Desert Apple Valley - General Surgery and PROVIDENCE MEDICAL FOUNDATION.
18310 US Highway 18 Suite 200
Apple Valley, CA 92307
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.
Dr. Chris Okwuosa, MD graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 2014. He completed residency at Creighton University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the None and has a state license in Nebraska.
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine (2014)
Residency: Creighton University Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: None
Licensed In: Nebraska
Dr. Chris Okwuosa, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Chris Okwuosa, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO, Cigna HMO, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Health Net PPO, Cigna PPO, Health Net Medicare Advantage, Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO, Blue Shield of CA HMO – Trio, Coventry/First Health PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Blue Shield of CA HMO, Blue Shield of CA PPO, Health Net - TriCare, Choice /Humana PPO, US Family Health Plan - TriCare, CareMore Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross Medicare PPO, Multiplan PPO, Aetna HMO, United HealthCare PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan PPO, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Blue Shield of California, First Health PPO, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Humana, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, TRICARE, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO and Insurance Plan.
According to our sources, Dr. Chris Okwuosa, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Chris Okwuosa, MD does not have any reviews yet, be the first to leave a review of Dr. Chris Okwuosa, MD here: Leave a Review
(No ratings)
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Chris Okwuosa, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
$258
Da Vinci Surgical System $258 |
|
---|---|---|
Davol Inc. |
$128
PHASIX $128 |
|
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation |
$52
RECARBRIO $37 |
DIFICID $15 |
ACell, Inc. |
$29
$29 |
|
Boston Scientific Corporation |
$19
WATCHMAN $19 |
|
Other |
$31
Symtuza $18 |
TISSEEL $13 |
Food and Beverage | $259 |
---|---|
Education | $133 |
Travel and Lodging | $125 |
Dr. Chris Okwuosa is a specialist in general surgery in Victorville, CA and Apple Valley, CA. He obtained his medical school training at Creighton University School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Creighton University. In his practice, Dr. Okwuosa focuses on laparoscopic surgery. He can take Anthem, Blue California, HealthSmart, and more. Dr. Okwuosa is affiliated with St. Joseph Health (Northern California, Southern California, and West Texas/Eastern New Mexico). According to St. Joseph Health , new patients are welcome to contact his office in Apple Valley, CA.