4.7
15 Ratings with 15 written Reviews
Summary
Oviea Akpotaire, MD, provides care for general gastrointestinal disease and colorectal cancer prevention. His special medical interests include obesity medicine/endoscopic bariatrics and public health.Dr. Akpotaire's approach is kind, warm, thoughtful and thorough. He enjoys empowering patients through education and health literacy, which gives them the tools to further participate in their own care. Seeing people regain a sense of control in the midst of illness motivates him to bring his best self to work. This engagement strengthens the patient-physician partnership, and aligns them on the shared and lifelong goal of living well and in good health.Dr. Akpotaire is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and American Gastroenterological Association. He serves as an associate professor of gastroenterology at Virginia Mason.Dr. Akpotaire will treat patients at Virginia Mason Seattle Medical Center and St. Anne Hospital in Burien.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 43 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Gastroenterology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- 15 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Franciscan Digestive Care Associates at St. Anne
16233 Sylvester Rd SW Ste 290Burien, WA 98166 Tel: (253) 272-8664
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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Insurance Plans Accepted by Oviea Akpotaire
Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
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Certifications, License, & Education
Oviea Akpotaire holds an expired medical license in the state of Washington.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Washington that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Gastroenterology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
Residency
Completed their residency at Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX.
NPI Number
Oviea Akpotaire's NPI number is 1649632936.
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- Oviea Akpotaire's office is located at 16233 Sylvester Rd SW Ste 290, Burien, WA, 98166.
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