Summary

Dr. Chinemerem Okwara specializes in gastroenterology and internal medicine, bringing 13 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine and completed his residency at Parkland Health and Hospital System. Dr. Okwara is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Okwara practices at UT Southwestern Zale Lipshy Pavilion and William P. Clements Jr University Hospital in Dallas, Texas, with hospital affiliations at Parkland Memorial Hospital. He focuses on treating digestive health conditions including colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and GERD. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures to diagnose and treat various digestive system disorders.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 13 years of experience
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Parkland Health And Hospital System
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Chinemerem John Okwara has 2 locations

Ut Southwestern Zale Lipshy Pavilion William P Clements Jr University Hospital

5151 Harry Hines BlvdDallas, TX 75235

William P Clements Jr University Hospital

6201 Harry Hines BlvdDallas, TX 75235

Compare with Similar Doctors

Dr. Chinemerem John Okwara, MD
Dr. Brent Keith, MD
Dr. S. Neil Mehta, MD
Dr. Jayaprakash Sreenarasimhaiah, MD
Dr. Chinemerem John Okwara, MDDr. Brent Keith, MDDr. S. Neil Mehta, MDDr. Jayaprakash Sreenarasimhaiah, MD
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
4.9 
13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks French, English Speaks English
Dallas , TXPlano , TXFlower Mound , TXDallas , TX
Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School Med School: Ross University Med School: University of Alberta Med School: University of Missouri
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Chinemerem John Okwara

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicaid
  • Aetna - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Care N' Care
  • Care N' Care - Medicare
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Lasso Healthcare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Parkland Community Health Plan
  • Sierra Health and Life
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Texas Health Aetna
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Chinemerem John Okwara has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Chinemerem John Okwara has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Internal Medicine
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

Dr. Chinemerem John Okwara holds an active medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Parkland Health And Hospital System.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med in 2013.

NPI Number

Dr. Okwara's NPI number is 1144667239.

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Chinemerem John Okwara speak?
Dr. Chinemerem John Okwara speaks English and Spanish.
Does Dr. Chinemerem John Okwara accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Chinemerem John Okwara accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Chinemerem John Okwara affiliated with?
Dr. Chinemerem John Okwara is affiliated with Parkland Memorial Hospital.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Chinemerem John Okwara?
You can find contact information for Dr. Chinemerem John Okwara here on Vitals.
Is Dr. Chinemerem John Okwara accepting new patients?
Dr. Chinemerem John Okwara has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.