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Dr. Beth Shanker, MD

General Surgery* Age 48
Dr. Beth Shanker, MD
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Dr. Beth Shanker, MD

General Surgery* Age 48
Ypsilanti, MI
Accepting new patients
Dr. Beth Shanker, MD is a General Surgeon in Ypsilanti, MI.

About

Dr. Shanker graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER / CANCER CENTER. Dr. Beth Shanker, MD is a General Surgeon in Ypsilanti, MI. Dr. Shanker currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Chelsea Hospital, Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital, Trinity Health Livingston Hospital and Trinity Health Livonia Hospital. Dr. Shanker has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shanker received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Shanker's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shanker is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Lung Cancer
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Small Intestine Cancer
Anal Cauterization
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Visceroptosis
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Colectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidopexy with Robotic Assist
Puncture Aspiration
Renal Transplant
Repair of Rectocele with Robotic Assist
Sphincterotomy
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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    PPO or EPO
  • Preferred PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
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    Open Access Plus
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    HAP Insurance HMO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
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  • Blue Cross Premier PPO
    Blue Care Network PCP Focus Network HMO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
  • Priority Health HMO
    Priority PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Iha General Surgery
    5325 Elliott Dr Ste 104, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (734) 712-8150
  2. 2 Office
    4350 Jackson Rd Ste 350, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (248) 338-7171

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4.4
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Patient Reviews
Jan 31, 2020
A personal thank you to Dr. Shanker for her expertise and experience in her specialty in colon surgery. Thank you for comforting my family in preparation for my brothers surgery. Thank you for diligently taking your time during surgery that took nearly more than 7 hours. I am sure new cases come your way every day that you carefully review to build a plan that is customized in the best interest of the patients wellbeing. You will forever be respected for your hard work and hope many blessing come your way for you and your family.
Tara Dari — Jan 31, 2020
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER / CANCER CENTER
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Beth Shanker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shanker's profile.

Dr. Shanker frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Beth Shanker, MD is affiliated with Chelsea Hospital, Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital, Trinity Health Livingston Hospital and Trinity Health Livonia Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Beth Shanker, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Chelsea Hospital

    775 S Main St, Chelsea, MI

  • Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital

    5301 E Huron Riv Dr, Ann Arbor, MI

  • Trinity Health Livingston Hospital

    620 Byron Rd, Howell, MI

  • Trinity Health Livonia Hospital

    36475 5 Mile Rd, Livonia, MI