Summary

Dr. Oviea Akpotaire is a gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the digestive system. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, where he also completed his internal medicine residency. Dr. Akpotaire furthered his training with a gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. He speaks English fluently.

Dr. Akpotaire practices at Franciscan Digestive Care Associates at St. Anne in Burien, Washington. He focuses on treating common digestive concerns including colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and abdominal pain. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopy procedures with sedation to ensure patient comfort during examinations. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Gastroenterology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
  • 14 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

    • Vitals Preferred Provider Award
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Office Location

Franciscan Digestive Care Associates at St. Anne

16233 Sylvester Rd SW Ste 290Burien, WA 98166
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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4.6 
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Burien , WASACRAMENTO , CASeattle , WASeattle , WA
Med School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX Med School: New York University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Oviea Akpotaire

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • First Choice Health
  • First Choice Health - PPO
  • GEHA
  • Hawaii Medical Assurance Association (HMAA)
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • InterCommunity Health Network CCO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Sierra Health and Life
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Oviea Akpotaire has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Oviea Akpotaire has the following area of expertise

  • Internal Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Gastroenterology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Residency

Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Medical School

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

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Dr. Oviea Akpotaire's office is located at 16233 Sylvester Rd SW Ste 290, Burien, WA, 98166.
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