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Dr. Nishit Shah, MD

General Surgery* Age 58
Dr. Nishit Shah, MD
4.5 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Nishit Shah, MD is a General Surgeon in Whittier, CA.
Dr. Nishit Shah, MD
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Dr. Nishit Shah, MD

General Surgery* Age 58
Whittier, CA
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35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Nishit Shah, MD is a General Surgeon in Whittier, CA.

About

Dr. Shah graduated from International Medical and Technological University School of Medicine (Vignan). Dr. Nishit Shah, MD is a General Surgeon in Whittier, CA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Shah currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital and PIH Health Whittier Hospital. Dr. Shah has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shah received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Shah's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Shah also speaks Gujarati. Dr. Shah is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ileus
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ileus
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Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Pelvic Abscess
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Platinum 90 PPO
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
    Access Plus HMO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Blue Shield of California
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Select
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Aetna
  • Priority Select HMO
    Select PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Options PPO
    Medica Choice
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
  • Wellspan Health PPO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Premium
  • Tufts PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Pathway EPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Vivity CA HMO

Locations

  1. 1 General Surgery Wells Medical Office Building
    12462 Putnam St Ste 500, Whittier, CA 90602
  2. 2 Pih Health Hospital-Whittier
    12401 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 90602
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 T J. Fitzgibbons MD Inc.
    1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 905, Los Angeles, CA 90017
  4. 4 Office
    208 Collyer St Ste 302, Providence, RI 02904

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4.5
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Jun 14, 2018
excellent caring doctor
Marie Boule in warwick, RI — Jun 14, 2018
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Languages Spoken
Gujarati
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • International Medical and Technological University School of Medicine (Vignan)
    1989
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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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Nishit Shah, MD is affiliated with PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital and PIH Health Whittier Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Nishit Shah, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital

    1225 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

  • PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA