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Dr. Shailja Shah, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 37
Dr. Shailja Shah, MD

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Dr. Shailja Shah, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 37
La Jolla, CA
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14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Shailja Shah, MD is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, CA.

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Dr. Shah graduated from Drexel University. Dr. Shailja Shah, MD is a Gastroenterologist in La Jolla, CA and has 14 years experience. Dr. Shah currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. Dr. Shah's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Shah also speaks Spanish. Dr. Shah is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Unexplained Weight Loss
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
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Crohn's Disease
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Esophageal Motility Disorders
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Esophageal Varices
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Gas-Bloat Syndrome
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Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
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Hepatitis B
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Retroperitoneum Cancer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin B12 Anemia
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Statewide - AZ EPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Trio ACO HMO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
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    Access Plus HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Choice Care PPO
    National POS
    Choice POS
  • CA WholeCare Network HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • California Care Small Group HMO
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    California Care Large Group HMO

Locations

  1. 1 University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
    9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-2347
  2. 2 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 926-8273

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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Drexel University
    2011
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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  • Gastroenterology
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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. Shailja Shah, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shah's profile.

Dr. Shailja Shah, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Shailja Shah, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA