Dr. Craig Chike Akoh M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
/Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician
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An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Health Insurance Plans Craig Chike Akoh accepts
Issuer | Network | State | Plan Year | New Patients | Last Updated |
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Absolute Total Care, Inc | PREFERRED | SC | 2024 | not accepting | Jul 01 2024 |
Aetna Life Insurance Company | PREFERRED | IL | 2024 | not accepting | Jun 28 2024 |
CareSource Georgia Co. | PREFERRED | GA | 2024 | accepting | Jul 01 2024 |
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | PARTICIPATING | GA | 2024 | not accepting | Jun 20 2024 |
UnitedHealthcare of Georgia, Inc. | PREFERRED | GA | 2024 | not accepting | Jun 19 2024 |
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois | BLUE-CHOICE-PREFERRED-PPO | IL | 2024 | accepting | Apr 08 2024 |
Cigna HealthCare of Georgia, Inc. | PREFERRED | GA | 2024 | accepting | Jun 25 2024 |
Source: CMS.gov, HealthPorta API