Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD, FACS

Dr. Ekong Uffort is a surgeon who specializes in general surgery with advanced training in minimally invasive techniques. He completed his medical education at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, followed by residency training at both Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in Huntington, West Virginia, and Atlanta Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Uffort furthered his expertise through fellowship training at the Texas Endosurgery Institute in San Antonio, Texas, where he developed specialized skills in advanced surgical procedures. He holds the distinction of being a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), demonstrating his commitment to surgical excellence. Dr. Uffort provides care in English.

Dr. Uffort practices at Methodist Medical Group - General Surgery and maintains hospital privileges at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital, both located in Germantown, Tennessee. His surgical expertise includes treating patients with …gallbladder disease and weight-related health conditions. He performs advanced laparoscopic procedures, including minimally invasive gallbladder removal surgery, which typically results in smaller incisions and faster recovery times for patients. Patients consistently rate Dr. Uffort highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.