Izi Obokhare M.D FACS FICS

Husband, Dad, Realestate Investor, Life coach, Health disparities researcher, Professor Gen and Colorectal Surgeon Texas Tech Health Sciences Center Amarillo

[Izi Obokhare M.D FACS FICS @smartdoc1]

Inside an inflatable giant colon. Are you above 45yrs old? Save a life get sceened for colorectal cancer. #polypfree

[Izi Obokhare M.D FACS FICS @smartdoc1]

Growth is achieved through mentoring and being mentored. Excited about the next generation of health care providers.

[Izi Obokhare M.D FACS FICS @smartdoc1]

Reflecting on my recent surgical mission trip to
Yola Nigeria. .As we answer the call to change our world and provide hope we are forever changed to develop patience, endurance, equanimity, resilience, resourcefulness through sacrifice and hope. We are changed for the better.

[Izi Obokhare M.D FACS FICS @smartdoc1]

Colorectal Cancer Screening saves lives. Get your screening this year!

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[Izi Obokhare M.D FACS FICS @smartdoc1]

Join SBCRS Society of Black Colorectal surgeons at 7pm CST for the inaugural lunch of a medical society that will impact lives in a positive way. Topic: SBCRS Inaugural Meeting
Time: May 19, 2023 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://t.co/cJlujaV7LF

[Izi Obokhare M.D FACS FICS @smartdoc1]

@sbcrs_org Looking forward to making history tonight. Inaugural meeting for the Society of Black Colorectal surgeons. Together we can make an impact on our world.

[Izi Obokhare M.D FACS FICS @smartdoc1]

Had a great time talking about complicated diverticulitis at the ICS meeting in San Antonio

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Colorectal Emergencies Webinar https://t.co/YMaBIYo4gc via obstructing colon cancer and complicated diverticulitis.

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@ARosen380 @AmericanCancer @MoncriefCancer @MDAndersonNews @anniethibault11 @WhitneyZahnd @drholowatyj @skopetz @ACSTEXAS @ACSCANTexas @CDC_Cancer Amazing program

[Izi Obokhare M.D FACS FICS @smartdoc1]

Schedule your colorectal cancer screening. Don’t wait to have symptoms

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@Cirbosque @posho_hdez @mj_pucci @juliomayol @SWexner @MISIRG1 @almagoch @pferrada1 @TomVargheseJr Hydroptic gallbladder

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Got this in the mail today. Second book chapter this year. Feeling blessed beyond measure.

[Izi Obokhare M.D FACS FICS @smartdoc1]

@ScottRSteeleMD @BehindTheKnife @ConorDelaneyMD @SWexner @juliomayol @AntoninoSpin @fascrs_updates @AISChannel @ManishChandSurg @TomVargheseJr @venky72 Exam under anesthesia in stirrups to extract transanally, diagnostic laparoscopy with potential sigmoid Colectomy and primary anastomoses if contamination is minimal. Confirm mucosal integrity with c-scope

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#standardofcare#bowelsurgery#doitright. https://t.co/vgXqGjmiTk

[Journal of the American College of Surgeons (JACS) @acsJACS]

Infection Prevention in #ColorectalSurgery. https://t.co/ATkuJDLR6u #VisualAbstract

[David Larson, MD MBA @DrDavidLarson]

Big changes, a must read @AmBdSurg #MOC #CME https://t.co/kNo7bNw6DL

[Izi Obokhare M.D FACS FICS @smartdoc1]

The time spent in preoperative counseling is definitely worth it's weight in gold. https://t.co/iyloWFWnlt

[Cedrek McFadden, MD @cedrekmd]

A 1% risked complication is 100% real to the affected patient. Have open, honest, and thorough preop conversations before any case.

[Izi Obokhare M.D FACS FICS @smartdoc1]

Reducing Post operative ileus is a win for the hospital and the patient. https://t.co/BXtTs65qcH

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The Deceptive Salary of Doctors https://t.co/HiOfYf6i2m via @doximity Interesting read

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The Deceptive Salary of Doctors https://t.co/HiOfYf6i2m via @doximity