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Summary
Amaka Akalonu specializes in gastroenterology, focusing on digestive health conditions in children and adolescents. They earned their medical degree from Abia State University Faculty of Medicine and completed residency training at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. With 22 years of experience in medicine, Akalonu brings extensive knowledge to treating complex digestive disorders. They are fluent in both English and Spanish.
Akalonu practices at Texas Children's Hospital West Campus in Houston, Texas, and maintains affiliations with Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware. They have particular expertise in helping families navigate feeding disorders in infants and managing conditions like Crohn's disease in young patients. Akalonu also works with families dealing with picky eating behaviors in children. Their procedural skills include performing laparoscopy and both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy to diagnose and treat digestive conditions.
Akalonu practices at Texas Children's Hospital West Campus in Houston, Texas, and maintains affiliations with Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware. They have particular expertise in helping families navigate feeding disorders in infants and managing conditions like Crohn's disease in young patients. Akalonu also works with families dealing with picky eating behaviors in children. Their procedural skills include performing laparoscopy and both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy to diagnose and treat digestive conditions.
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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 Tel: (832) 822-2778
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| 22 Years of Experience | |||
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| Med School: Abia State University Faculty Of Medicine | Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | Med School: University of Central Arkansas | |
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Medical Specialties
Amaka Akalonu has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Amaka Akalonu has the following 6 areas of expertise
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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- Which hospitals is Amaka Akalonu affiliated with?
- Amaka Akalonu is affiliated with Nemours Childrens Hospital Delaware.
- What languages does Amaka Akalonu speak?
- Amaka Akalonu speaks English and Spanish.
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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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