UgochukwuCNzeakoMD

Gastroenterology • Lakeland, FL

Advanced Endoscopic Interventional

Physician

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Office
130 Pablo St
Lakeland, FL 33803
Phone+1 863-687-8335

Fax+1 863-687-8337
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Education & Training

Cornell UniversityStrategic Healthcare Leadership Certificate, 2019 - 2021
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1999 - 2002
University of ConnecticutResidency, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1998
Armed Forces Institute of PathologyFellowship, Gastrointestinal & Liver Pathology, 1993 - 1995
University of SydneyMPH, Master of Public Health, 1991 - 1992
University of Nigeria Faculty of MedicineClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 2002 - 2026
CO State Medical License 2019 - 2023
VA State Medical License 2005 - 2022
NC State Medical License 2020 - 2021
MD State Medical License 2005 - 2015
TN State Medical License 2005 - 2011
MN State Medical License 1999 - 2007
CT State Medical License 1998 - 1999
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Cornell UniversityStrategic Healthcare Leadership Certificate
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

20 citations
Octreotide therapy for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma.
Wilco A Slijkhuis, Linda M. Stadheim, Ziad Hassoun, Ugochukwu C. Nzeako, Walter K. Kremers, Jayant A. Talwalkar, Gregory J. Gores> ;Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology. 2005 Apr 1
42 citations
Diagnosis and management of angioedema with abdominal involvement: a gastroenterology perspective
Ugochukwu C Nzeako> ;World Journal of Gastroenterology. 2010 Oct 21
32 citations
Many faces of angioedema: focus on the diagnosis and management of abdominal manifestations of hereditary angioedema.
Ugochukwu C. Nzeako, Hilary J. Longhurst> ;European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology. 2012 Apr 1
3 citations
Diagnosis and treatment of hereditary angio-oedema attacks
Hilary Longhurst, Ugo C Nzeako> ;British Journal of Hospital Medicine. 2012 Mar 1
46 citations
Angioedema. Pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, and treatment.
Evangelo Frigas, Ugochukwu C. Nzeako> ;Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology. 2002 Oct 1
28 citations
An evaluation of the clinical implications of acid breakthrough in patients on proton pump inhibitor therapy.
Ugochukwu C. Nzeako, Joseph A. Murray> ;Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. 2002 Jul 1
11 citations
Increased expression of cyclooxygenase-2 in human pancreatic neoplasms and potential for chemoprevention by cyclooxygenase inhibitors.
Ugochukwu C. Nzeako, Gregory J. Gores> ;Cancer. 2002 Mar 15
124 citations
COX‐2 inhibits Fas‐mediated apoptosis in cholangiocarcinoma cells
Ugochukwu C. Nzeako, Maria Eugenia Guicciardi, Jung Hwan Yoon, Steven F. Bronk, Gregory J. Gores> ;Hepatology. 2002 Mar 1
13 citations
Hereditary angioedema as a cause of transient abdominal pain.
Ugochukwu C. Nzeako, Evangelo Frigas, William J. Tremaine> ;Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology. 2002 Jan 1
253 citations
Hereditary Angioedema: A Broad Review for Clinicians
Ugochukwu C. Nzeako, Evangelo Frigas, William J. Tremaine> ;Archives of Internal Medicine. 2001 Nov 12
3 citations
Role of tube design and selection in occurrence of gastric lesser curvature ulceration by percutaneous gastrostomy tubes: an issue for adult patients?
Ugochukwu C. Nzeako, Joseph A. Murray, Suresh T. Chari> ;Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 2001 Sep 1
Intestinal involvement by metastatic malignant melanoma.
Ugochukwu C. Nzeako, Leslie H. Sobin> ;Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2001 Mar 1
81 citations
Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Liver: A Comparative Immunohistochemical Study with Renal Clear Cell Carcinoma
Linda A. Murakata, Kamal G. Ishak, Ugochukwu C. Nzeako> ;Modern Pathology. 2000 Aug 1
44 citations
Hepatocellular carcinoma and nodular regenerative hyperplasia: possible pathogenetic relationship.
Ugochukwu C. Nzeako, Zachary Goodman, K G Ishak> ;The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 1996 May 1
169 citations
Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Cirrhotic and Noncirrhotic Livers: A Clinico-Histopathologic Study of 804 North American Patients
Ugochukwu C. Nzeako, Zachary Goodman, Kamal G. Ishak> ;American Journal of Clinical Pathology. 1996 Jan 1
60 citations
Comparison of tumor pathology with duration of survival of north american patients with hepatocellular carcinoma
Ugochukwu C. Nzeako, Zachary Goodman, Kamal G. Ishak> ;Cancer. 1995 Aug 15
22 citations
Association of hepatocellular carcinoma in North American patients with extrahepatic primary malignancies.
Ugochukwu C. Nzeako, Zachary D. Goodman, Kamal G. Ishak> ;Cancer. 1994 Nov 15
Malignant melanomas in the small intestine: a study of 103 patients.
Elsayed, A. M., Albahra, M., Nzeako, U. C., Sobin, L. H.> ;Am J Gastroenterol. 1996 May
Etiologic factors and clinical presentation of hepatocellular carcinoma: differences between cirrhotic and noncirrhotic Italian patients.
Nzeako, U. C.> ;Cancer. 1995 Sep 1
Expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen in hyperplastic polyps, adenomas and inflammatory cloacogenic polyps of the large intestine.
Carr, N. J., Monihan, J. M., Nzeako, U. C., Murakata, L. A., Sobin, L. H.> ;J Clin Pathol. 1995 Jan
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Committees

Academic Ediitor, Medicine 2014 - Present
Member, ABIM Gastroenterology Board Examination Committee 2016 - 2020
Instructor in Medicine, Mayo Medical School, Rochester, MN 2001 - 2002
Associate Lecturer, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia. 1992 - 1992

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Lakeland Regional Health Medical CenterLakeland, Florida