Summary

Dr. Violet Onkoba is a surgeon who specializes in trauma surgery, bringing 17 years of experience to her practice. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathy degree and has dedicated her career to treating patients who require urgent surgical intervention following traumatic injuries. Her expertise spans both general surgery and the specialized field of trauma surgery, where quick decision-making and surgical precision are essential. Dr. Onkoba is fluent in both Swahili and English, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Onkoba practices at Henry Ford St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, and maintains affiliations with DMC Sinai Grace Hospital. She frequently treats patients who have experienced falls, closed head injuries, and hypertensive emergencies. Her surgical skills include performing emergency care procedures and therapeutic hypothermia treatments for critically injured patients. She also conducts basic metabolic panels to assess patient conditions and guide treatment decisions.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 17 years of experience
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Swahili, English
  • Unknown Board (Medical Education)
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Henry Ford St. John Hospital

22101 Moross RdDetroit, MI 48236
Mon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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Med School: Unknown Board (Medical Education) Med School: WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine Med School: Albany Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Violet N Onkoba

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Medicare
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Health Alliance
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • McLaren Health Plan
  • McLaren Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Priority Health
  • Priority Health - Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare
  • Zing Health
  • Zing Health - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Violet N Onkoba has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Violet N Onkoba has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Trauma Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, Michigan, 2028, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Unknown Board (Medical Education)Graduated in 2009

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Dr. Violet Onkoba is affiliated with Dmc Sinai Grace Hospital.
What languages does Dr. Violet Onkoba speak?
Dr. Violet Onkoba speaks Swahili and English.
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