Summary

Dr. Vera Okwu specializes in gastroenterology, focusing on digestive system disorders and related conditions. She earned her medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Okwu completed her residency training at Cleveland Clinic Health System and went on to pursue fellowship training at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. She communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Okwu practices at Cook Children's Medical Center and sees patients in Prosper, Texas. She treats patients experiencing abdominal pain and manages complex conditions like celiac disease and chronic liver disease. Her procedural expertise includes breath testing to identify dietary carbohydrate intolerances and performing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures. She also conducts pH and impedance probe studies to evaluate digestive function.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Ohio
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Cook Children's Gastroenterology (Prosper)

4200 W University Dr # 2Prosper, TX 75078
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
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Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks French, English Speaks English
Prosper , TXMcKinney , TXFlower Mound , TXProsper , TX
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago Illinoi Med School: University of Texas Southwestern Med School: University of Alberta Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vera Okwu

  • Aetna
  • Baylor Scott and White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthSelect of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO Blue Essentials "
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PAR - Cook Childrens Medical Center Fort Worth Only"
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Premier
  • Cigna Healthcare of Texas
  • EHN- Employers Health Network
  • First Health Network
  • Fort Worth Firefighters 440
  • Galaxy Healthcare Network
  • HealthScope
  • HealthSmart Payors Organization/HealthSmart
  • Imagine Health
  • MultiPlan Inc/PHCS
  • Providence Health Alliance
  • United Healthcare PPO/EPO
  • USA Managed Care Organizations

Medical Specialties

Dr. Vera Okwu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Vera Okwu has the following 6 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Ohio

Residency

Cleveland Clinic Health System

Medical School

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago Illinoi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Vera Okwu's office located?
Dr. Vera Okwu's office is located at 4200 W University Dr # 2, Prosper, TX, 75078.
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