Summary

Dr. Amaka Akalonu treats Crohn's disease, picky eaters, and abdominal pain, and performs laparoscopy, upper GI endoscopy, and lower GI endoscopy as part of their gastroenterology practice. They are affiliated with Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware and completed their residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Akalonu sees patients in Houston, Texas, and speaks English and Spanish.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 22 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Texas Children's Hospital West Campus

18200 Katy Freeway I-10 and Barker CypressHouston, TX 77094

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Arabic
Houston , TXSacramento , CALittle Rock , ARPasadena , TX
Med School: Abia State University Faculty Of Medicine Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing Med School: New York Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Amaka Akalonu

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Ambetter
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • Envolve Benefit Options - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Amaka Akalonu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Amaka Akalonu has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

Amaka Akalonu holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Abia State University Faculty Of Medicine in 2004.

NPI Number

Amaka Akalonu's NPI number is 1467771931.

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Where is Amaka Akalonu's office located?
Amaka Akalonu's office is located at 18200 Katy Freeway I-10 and Barker Cypress, Houston, TX, 77094.
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Which hospitals is Amaka Akalonu affiliated with?
Amaka Akalonu is affiliated with Nemours Childrens Hospital Delaware.

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