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Dr. John Shekleton, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 66
Dr. John Shekleton, MD
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Dr. John Shekleton, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Tucson, AZ.
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Dr. John Shekleton, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 66
Tucson, AZ
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39 years of experience
Dr. John Shekleton, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Tucson, AZ.

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Dr. Shekleton graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at St Johns Mercy Medical Center.Dr. John Shekleton, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Tucson, AZ and has 39 years experience. Dr. Shekleton currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Oro Valley Hospital and Northwest Medical Center. Dr. Shekleton has experience treating conditions like Pancreatitis, Liver Damage from Alcohol and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shekleton received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 45 times. Dr. Shekleton's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Shekleton is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pancreatitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Pancreatitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Pancreatitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Chronic Gastritis
Gastritis
Hemorrhoids
Nausea
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Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hepatitis C
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fatty Liver Disease
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Diseases
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Spleen Cyst
Splenic Infarct
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Swallowing Disorders
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting
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Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Aetna HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
  • LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
  • Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • Statewide - AZ EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Catherine Westerband MD PC
    1871 W Orange Grove Rd Ste 101, Tucson, AZ 85704
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 219-8342
  2. 2 Commonwealth Specialists of Kentucky LLC
    279 Kings Daughters Dr Ste 308, Frankfort, KY 40601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 875-7000
  3. 3 Office
    1521 E Tangerine Rd Ste 123, Oro Valley, AZ 85755
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 901-6336
  4. 4 Oro Valley Hospital
    1551 E Tangerine Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85755
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (520) 901-3500

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shekleton
3.8
Based on 45 Reviews
5 Stars (30)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (13)

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Jun 06, 2021
Love him. He explains in a way that I could understand. Professional
— Jun 06, 2021
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • St Johns Mercy Medical Center
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Johns Mercy Medical Center
    1988
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Tulane University Hospital
    1991
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Shekleton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shekleton's profile.

Dr. Shekleton frequently treats the following conditions: Pancreatitis, Liver Damage from Alcohol and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Shekleton, MD is affiliated with Oro Valley Hospital and Northwest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Shekleton, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Oro Valley Hospital

    1551 E Tangerine Rd, Oro Valley, AZ

  • Northwest Medical Center

    6200 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ