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Dr. Vera Ajuma Okwu, MD is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Prosper, TX specializing in pediatric gastroenterology. She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Vera Ajuma Okwu, MD is affiliated with Cook Children's Medical Center, Cook Children's and Cook Children's Gastroenterology (Prosper).
Biopsy
A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.
Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.
In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
Dr. Vera Ajuma Okwu, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. She completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Board Certification in General Pediatrics and has a state license in Kentucky.
Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Residency: Cleveland Clinic
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Board Certification in General Pediatrics
Licensed In: Kentucky
Dr. Vera Ajuma Okwu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Vera Ajuma Okwu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna Healthcare of Texas, MultiPlan Inc/PHCS, Aetna, Galaxy Healthcare Network, EHN- Employers Health Network, Providence Health Alliance, First Health Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Premier, United Healthcare PPO/EPO, HealthSmart Payors Organization/HealthSmart, Imagine Health, USA Managed Care Organizations, Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Fort Worth Firefighters 440, HealthScope and Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthSelect of Texas.
According to our sources, Dr. Vera Ajuma Okwu, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Vera Ajuma Okwu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$150
GATTEX $150 |
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$138
ZENPEP $65 |
$72 |
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$70
Kanuma $70 |
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$29
Non-Covered-Product $29 |
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$22
Humira $22 |
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$96
Abbott Piccolo Controls $21 |
GATTEX $18 |
DUPIXENT $17 |
(820) Cholbam $14 |
ImmunoCAP $13 |
Other $12 |
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Dr. Vera Okwu works as a pediatric gastroenterology. She usually is in-network for Blue California, HealthSmart, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Okwu has received the distinction of Texas Rising Stars. She is professionally affiliated with Cook Children's Medical Center. Dr. Okwu has an open panel in Prosper, TX according to Yext.
