Dr. Vera Okwu, MD
Dr. Vera Okwu, MD is a pediatric gastroenterologist in San Antonio, TX and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 2009. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Methodist Hospital and Methodist Hospital Atascosa. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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225 E Sonterra Blvd Ste 213 San Antonio, TX 78258Compare with other Pediatric Gastroenterologists
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biography
Vera Okwu, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterology Specialist based in San Antonio, Texas. She has over 12 years of medical experience. She graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, Illinois. She subsequently spent 6 years at...read morePediatric Gastroenterology
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Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Internship Hospital, 2010Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2009University Of Illinois At Chicago Uic
Undergraduate School, 2004
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- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night15% higher than the national average
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 22
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
Compare with other Pediatric Gastroenterologists
Compare Dr. Okwu with our nearby Pediatric Gastroenterologists at Methodist Children's Hospital.
Make an appointment at Methodist Children's Hospital today at
(726) 200-3337.
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