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Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD
General Surgery* Age 49
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Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD is a General Surgeon in Germantown, TN.
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Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD

General Surgery* Age 49
Germantown, TN
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD is a General Surgeon in Germantown, TN.

About Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD

Dr. Uffort graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 2006 and completed a residency at Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD is a General Surgeon in Germantown, TN and has 20 years experience. Dr. Uffort currently practices at Methodist Medical Group-General Surgery and is affiliated with Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital and Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital. Dr. Uffort has experience treating conditions like Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Pelvic Abscess, Ileus, Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Intestinal Obstruction among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Uffort received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Uffort's office accepts new patients. Dr. Uffort is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Pelvic Abscess
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Pelvic Abscess
Ileus
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Colectomy
Umbilical Hernia
Constipation
Gallstones
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Appendicitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pleural Effusion
Inguinal Hernia
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Ascites
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Burn Injuries
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Wounds
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bowel Obstruction Repair
Bowel Resection
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Skin Lesion
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreas Surgeries
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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  • Medicaid
  • Cigna

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Nov 22, 2025
Dr. Uffort helped me understand his planned surgery on me and then executed it with an excellent result.
— Nov 22, 2025
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Meet Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD

Specialties*
Minimally Invasive Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Does Dr. Uffort communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Uffort offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Uffort offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Uffort have free onsite parking?
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Does Dr. Uffort offer weekend visits?
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FAQs About Dr. Uffort's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Uffort's profile.

Dr. Uffort frequently treats the following conditions: Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Pelvic Abscess, Ileus, Cholecystitis and Gallstones and Intestinal Obstruction. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital and Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
    2006
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
    2010
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
    2015
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Texas Endosurgery Inst
    2016
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Ekong Uffort, MD Practices

  • Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

    18300 Houston Methodist Dr, Houston, TX

  • Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital

    1530 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, KY

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