Summary

Amaka Akalonu specializes in gastroenterology with over two decades of clinical experience treating digestive system disorders. They earned their medical degree from Abia State University Faculty of Medicine and completed their residency training at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. With 22 years in practice, Akalonu brings extensive expertise to patient care and speaks both Spanish and English.

Akalonu practices at Texas Children's Hospital West Campus in Houston, TX, and maintains hospital affiliations with Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware. They focus on treating abdominal pain and various forms of constipation, including chronic constipation cases. Their diagnostic approach includes celiac disease antibody testing and comprehensive metabolic panels to evaluate patients thoroughly.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 22 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 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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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Houston , TXTempe , AZMontgomery , ALLittle Rock , AR
Med School: Abia State University Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Charles R Drew University Med School: Georgia State University Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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

Dr. Amaka Akalonu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Amaka Akalonu has the following 6 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Medical School

Abia State University Faculty Of MedicineGraduated in 2004

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Dr. Amaka Akalonu is affiliated with Nemours Childrens Hospital Delaware.
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What languages does Dr. Amaka Akalonu speak?
Dr. Amaka Akalonu speaks Spanish and English.

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