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Dr. Kofi Nuako, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 65
Dr. Kofi Nuako, MD
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Dr. Kofi Nuako, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Union City, TN.
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Dr. Kofi Nuako, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 65
Union City, TN
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kofi Nuako, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Union City, TN.

About

Dr. Nuako graduated from University of Ghana, Medical School. Dr. Kofi Nuako, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Union City, TN and has 41 years experience. Dr. Nuako currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital and West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital. Dr. Nuako has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Polyp, Hemorrhoids, Abdominal Pain, Esophagitis, Dysphagia, Diarrhea, Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis, Esophageal Motility Disorders, Constipation, Vomiting Disorders, Nausea, Enteritis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Intestinal Ulcer, Gastrointestinal Malabsorption, Duodenitis, Gastroptosis, Celiac Disease, Barrett's Esophagus, Unexplained Weight Loss, Ulcerative Colitis, Anal or Rectal Pain, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastric Ulcer, Cirrhosis, Splenomegaly, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Reflux Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Congenital Anomaly Esophagus, Intestinal Obstruction, Intestinal Diverticulosis, Gastroparesis, Liver Damage from Alcohol and Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nuako received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Nuako's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nuako also speaks French. Dr. Nuako is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Polyp
Hemorrhoids
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Colorectal Polyp
Hemorrhoids
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Colorectal Polyp
Hemorrhoids
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Esophagitis
Dysphagia
Diarrhea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Constipation
Vomiting Disorders
Nausea
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Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gastritis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Duodenitis
Gastroptosis
Celiac Disease
Barrett's Esophagus
Unexplained Weight Loss
Ulcerative Colitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gastric Ulcer
Cirrhosis
Sigmoidoscopy
Splenomegaly
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy
Endoscopy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Reflux Esophagitis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Gastroparesis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Obesity
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Anemia
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Ascites
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Intestinal Prolapse
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Colon Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Pancreatitis
Hypokalemia
Proctoptosis
Gallstones
Peptic Ulcer
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Esophageal Varices
Esophageal Ulcer
Acute Gastritis
Hepatitis C
Rectal Prolapse
Duodenal Ulcer
Chronic Gastritis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Dehydration
Malnutrition
Morbid Obesity
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Heartburn
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Esophageal Diverticulum
Biliary Cirrhosis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Visceroptosis
Hemochromatosis
Dysentery
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Sinusitis
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anal Prolapse
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Bacterial Dysentery
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Infection
Blood Disorders
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bowel Strangulation
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cancer
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Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Coccygeal Pain
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cyclical Vomiting
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
Cystic Fibrosis
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Duodenal Cancer
Dyslipidemia
E. coli Food Poisoning
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gait Abnormality
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Ischemia
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Lice
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Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Long COVID Disorder
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Mastodynia
Megacolon
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Nosebleed
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Pericardial Disease
Pernicious Anemia
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Prostatitis
Pubic Lice (Crabs)
Pyloric Stenosis
Raynaud's Disease
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Ulcer
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Spleen Cyst
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomach Stenosis
Swine Flu
Testicular Dysfunction
Thiamin Deficiency
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Ulcer
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Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Whipple's Disease
Yeast Infections
Anal Cauterization
Anorectal Manometry
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bravo pH Testing
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
CRH Hemorrhoid Banding
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Hydrotherapy
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Infrared Coagulation (IRC) Hemorrhoid Removal
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Weight Loss Management
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Humana
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • WellCare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • POMCO Group
  • United American Insurance Company
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Medicare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Tricare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Plan of the River Valley
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Coventry Health Care of Tennessee
  • United Healthcare Community Plan
  • Medicaid of Kentucky
  • Dental
  • Golden Rule

Locations

  1. 1 Kofi Nuako MD PC
    1109 E Reelfoot Ave Ste C, Union City, TN 38261
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (731) 884-0600
  2. 2 West TN Medical Group Women's Health Martin
    143 Kennedy Dr, Martin, TN 38237
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (731) 588-0948
  3. 3 Gastroenterology Associates P C
    148 Mount Pelia Rd, Martin, TN 38237
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (731) 884-0600

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Patient Reviews
Jan 22, 2026
I recently had an endoscopy performed by this team and was very impressed by the efficiency of the office. Dr. Nuako and the nurses were wonderful, making sure I was comfortable before and after the procedure. They provided clear post-op instructions and followed up quickly with my results. It is a very well-run practice that prioritizes patient comfort and safety.
— Jan 22, 2026
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Specialties*
Obesity Medicine
Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kofi Nuako, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nuako's profile.

Dr. Nuako frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Polyp, Hemorrhoids, Abdominal Pain, Esophagitis, Dysphagia, Diarrhea, Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis, Esophageal Motility Disorders, Constipation, Vomiting Disorders, Nausea, Enteritis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Intestinal Diverticulitis, Gastritis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Intestinal Ulcer, Gastrointestinal Malabsorption, Duodenitis, Gastroptosis, Celiac Disease, Barrett's Esophagus, Unexplained Weight Loss, Ulcerative Colitis, Anal or Rectal Pain, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Gastric Ulcer, Cirrhosis, Splenomegaly, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Reflux Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Congenital Anomaly Esophagus, Intestinal Obstruction, Intestinal Diverticulosis, Gastroparesis, Liver Damage from Alcohol and Obesity. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kofi Nuako, MD is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital and West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kofi Nuako, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of Ghana, Medical School
    1985
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Good Samaritan Hospital
    1991
Internship

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City

    1201 Bishop St, Union City, TN

  • Jackson-Madison County General Hospital

    620 Skyline Dr, Jackson, TN

  • West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital

    400 E Tickle St, Dyersburg, TN

  • West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital

    161 Mount Pelia Rd, Martin, TN

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