Summary

Dr. Vera Okwu treats abdominal pain, celiac disease, and chronic liver disease, and performs breath testing for dietary carbohydrate intolerances, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and colonoscopy, and pH/impedance probes. She practices gastroenterology and is affiliated with Cook Children's Medical Center.

Dr. Okwu earned her medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and completed her residency and fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. She sees patients in Prosper, Texas.

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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 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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16 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Prosper , TXDallas , TXPlano , TXMcKinney , TX
Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago Illinoi Med School: University of Missouri Med School: University Of Sint Eustatius Med School: University of Texas-Houston
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Vera Okwu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Vera Okwu has the following 6 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland Ohio.

Residency

Completed their residency at Cleveland Clinic Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago Illinoi.

NPI Number

Vera Okwu's NPI number is 1871736504.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Vera Okwu affiliated with?
Vera Okwu is affiliated with Cook Childrens Medical Center.
Does Vera Okwu accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Vera Okwu accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Vera Okwu speak?
Vera Okwu speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Vera Okwu?
You can find contact information for Vera Okwu here on Vitals.
Where is Vera Okwu's office located?
Vera Okwu's office is located at 4200 W University Dr # 2, Prosper, TX, 75078.

Data Sources

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  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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