Somkenechi Ajene DO
General Surgery

Locations
Methodist Surgical Specialists - Charlton
3450 W. Wheatland Road
POB 2, Suite 340
Dallas, TX 75237
About Somkenechi I. Ajene, DO
Somkenechi Ajene, DO, is a full-scope general surgeon. She has a particular interest in hernia repair, wound care, anorectal diseases, gastrointestinal surgery, endoscopic procedures, and removal of skin and soft tissue masses.
Dr. Ajene earned her undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Houston in Houston, Texas. She then received a Master of Science degree in anatomical science from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee. Following graduate school, Dr. Ajene completed her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at the same university. She completed a general surgery residency program at University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas.
Dr. Ajene has been in clinical practice for over 5 years. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her husband and active toddler. Dr. Ajene can also be found traveling, trying new recipes, and watching movies.
Conditions treated
- Skin and soft tissue masses
- Pilonidal diseases
- Appendicitis
- Cholecystitis
- Gallstones
- Hernias
- Bowel obstructions
- Diverticulitis
- Gastrointestinal
- Perforated ulcers
- Abscesses
- Necrotizing fasciitis
- Peritonitis
- Endoscopic procedures
- Anorectal diseases
Education
Residency:
University of Texas Medical Branch-General Surgery Residency
(2025)
Medical Education:
NOT FOUND
(2020)
Board Certifications
General Surgery, American Board of Surgery (1970)
Insurances Accepted
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