Chukwuma Apakama, MD

Chuckwuma Apakam, MD

General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery

Dr. Chukwuma Apakama is a board-certified general surgeon and weight loss specialist and surgeon of excellence with fellowship training in bariatric, advanced laparoscopic, robotic surgery, and surgical critical care. His expertise in treating complex cases makes him a trusted choice for patients seeking specialized surgical care. With over a decade of experience across three continents, Dr. Apakama trained in the UK before advancing his career in the U.S., completing his general surgery residency at Columbia University and fellowships at Washington University in St. Louis and Cleveland Clinic Florida. He specializes in minimally invasive and open general surgery procedures, including hernia repairs, gall bladder surgery, acid reflux/heartburn and colon, stomach and small bowel surgery. He also specializes in weight loss offering sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, revisional bariatric surgery and duodenal switch procedures. He also offers non-surgical weight loss providing dietary guidance and medications to aid patients get to their health goal. His dedication to innovation and excellence ensures the best outcomes for his patients. A fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and a member of SAGES and ASMBS, Dr. Apakama has authored several medical journal articles. Passionate about helping patients overcome general surgical disease and obesity, he is committed to improving lives in and around North Texas.

Surgery Center Locations

Austin, TX

The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center Pinnacle Surgery Center
Cedar Park Surgery Center

Dallas, TX

First Baptist Medical Center

Fort Worth, TX

Remedy Surgery Center

Houston, TX

Complete Surgery
Cy-Fair Surgery
INOV8 Surgical
Park Ten Surgery Center St. Joseph Medical Center

Rio Grande Valley, TX

Platinum Surgery Center

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Contact Info

Phone: (512) 275-6471

ADDRESS:

1001 S Mays St #205 Round Rock, TX 78664

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