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Dr. Charles Shana, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 69
Dr. Charles Shana, MD
2.6 (19 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Charles Shana, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Fall River, MA.
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Dr. Charles Shana, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 69
Fall River, MA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Charles Shana, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Fall River, MA.

About

Dr. Shana graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1981 and completed a residency at Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Gastroenterology Miriam Hosp-Lifespan, Internal Medicine Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, Internal Medicine Rhode Island Hosp-Li.Dr. Charles Shana, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Fall River, MA and has 43 years experience. Dr. Shana currently practices at Southcoast Health Gastroenterology and are affiliated with Saint Anne's Hospital, Newport Hospital and Charlton Memorial Hospital. Dr. Shana has experience treating conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Diarrhea and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shana received an average rating of 2.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Shana's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shana also speaks Portuguese. Dr. Shana is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Barrett's Esophagus
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Cirrhosis
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
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Gastroparesis
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
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Viral Enteritis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
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Alcoholic Hepatitis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
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Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
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Stomal Ulcer
Thiamin Deficiency
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagogastroscopy
Esophagoscopy
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Gastric Tube Insertion
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Southcoast Health Gastroenterology
    1030 President Ave Rm 110, Fall River, MA 02720
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 973-1690
  2. 2 SPG-Tmsa GI
    1030 President Ave Rm 110, Fall River, MA 02720
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 676-3411

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2.6
Based on 19 Reviews
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Aug 24, 2024
Dr. Shana is experienced, thorough, and made me feel comfortable before, and when I awoke from anesthesia after, my procedure. I had no worries in his excellent care!
Kim — Aug 24, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Portuguese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Yale School of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Rhode Island Hospital
    1982
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Brigham & Women'S Hosp, Gastroenterology Miriam Hosp-Lifespan, Internal Medicine Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, Internal Medicine Rhode Island Hosp-Li
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Brigham and Womens Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Shana frequently treats the following conditions: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Diarrhea and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Charles Shana, MD is affiliated with Saint Anne's Hospital, Newport Hospital and Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Charles Shana, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Anne's Hospital

    795 Middle St, Fall River, MA

  • Newport Hospital

    11 Friendship St, Newport, RI

  • Charlton Memorial Hospital

    363 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA