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Ekong Uffort MD DABS, FACS.

General Surgery•Germantown, TN

Colon & Rectal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

General Surgeon / Minimally Invasive Surgery

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  • 7705 Poplar AveSte 310Germantown, TN 38138

  • Phone+1 901-516-6300

  • Fax+1 901-516-6350

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Summary

  • Dr. Ekong Uffort is a general surgeon with subspecialties in acute care surgery, hernia repair, colon resection and minimally invasive surgery. He holds a medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine and completed his residency at Marshall University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in advanced GI minimally invasive surgery at Texas Endosurgery Institute. Since 2016, he has worked as a general surgeon at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake and has served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at UTMB Health Clear Lake Campus since 2019. His expertise includes managing conditions like colonic diverticulosis, hernias, gallbladder and appendiceal diseases, to mention just a few. Dr. Uffort has a number of publications in respected journals and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Clinical Expertise

  • Minimally invasive surgery, Laparoscopy, Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic appendectomy, Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Colonoscopy, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, Colonic polyps, Colonic obstruction, Colonic perforation, Colonic diverticulosis, Colon cancer, Colon surgery, Laparoscopic ileostomy, Laparoscopic jejunostomy, Laparoscopic colectomy, Colostomy, Small bowel resection, Small bowel surgery, Hiatal hernia, Diaphragmatic hernia, Hernias, Parastomal hernia, Incarcerated hernia, Inguinal hernias, Ventral abdominal hernia repair, Ventral hernia, Incisional hernia, Paraesophageal hernia repair, Laparoscopic hernia repair, Hernia repair, Wound management, Wound debridement, Laceration repair, Skin cancer, Burns, Severe burns, Skin grafts and flaps, Acute care surgery, General surgery, Trauma, Robotic colorectal surgery, Robotic laparoscopic hernia repairs

Education & Training

  • Texas Endosurgery Institute
    Texas Endosurgery InstituteFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2015 - 2016
  • Marshall University School of Medicine
    Marshall University School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 2010 - 2015
  • WellStar Atlanta Medical Center
    WellStar Atlanta Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2007 - 2008
  • University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine
    University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineClass of 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2022 - 2027
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2024 - 2027
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2015 - 2027
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2010 - 2015
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Simple Prostatectomy: An Alternative Minimal Invasive Approach for Prostate Adenoma  
    Ekong E Uffort and James C Jensen, Journal of Robotic Surgery (2010); 4 (1): 7 -10
  • Two-year Outcomes after Robotic Renal Surgery: A Single Surgeon’s Experience.  
    Ekong E Uffort and James C Jensen, Journal of Robotic Surgery (2010); 4 (4): 205 - 210.

Committees

  • Section Chief General Surgery, Medical Executive Committee 2023 - 2026

Professional Memberships

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