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Dr. Shawkat Kero, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 76
Dr. Shawkat Kero, MD
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Dr. Shawkat Kero, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Brooksville, FL.
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Dr. Shawkat Kero, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 76
Brooksville, FL
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience
Dr. Shawkat Kero, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Brooksville, FL.

About

Dr. Kero graduated from University of Mumbai in 1973 and completed a residency at Good Samaritan Hospital.Dr. Shawkat Kero, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Brooksville, FL and has 51 years experience. Dr. Kero currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital, HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center, Tampa General Hospital Brooksville and Tampa General Hospital Spring Hill. Dr. Kero has experience treating conditions like Abdominal Pain, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Duodenal Ulcer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kero received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 32 times. Dr. Kero's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kero also speaks Indian. Dr. Kero is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Abdominal Pain
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Abdominal Pain
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Chronic Gastritis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
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
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Gastritis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dilatation
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Diseases
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Diagnostic Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
Diagnostic Endoscopy
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
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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  • Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Coventry Health Care of Florida, Inc.
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • Molina
  • AvMed
  • LifeWise
  • Tricare
  • Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • Cigna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • United Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medico
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Humana
  • Coventry Health Care of Florida
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Shawkat Kero MD PA
    11373 Cortez Blvd Ste 401, Brooksville, FL 34613
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 596-8995
  2. 2 Office
    900 Rockmead Dr Ste 274, Kingwood, TX 77339
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 759-8203

Patient Satisfaction

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4.7
Based on 32 Reviews
5 Stars (28)
4 Stars (2)
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1 Star (2)

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Dec 23, 2021
Had upper endoscopy in prep for gastric bypass. Dr kero was very knowledgeable caring and helpful. Answered all my questions and made me feel comfortable that I was in good hands.
steven — Dec 23, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Indian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Mumbai
    1973
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • SUNY Dwnst Kings Co Hospital
    1979
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Good Samaritan Hospital
    1981
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Va Medical Center Mt Sinai Hospital
    1983
Fellowship Hospital
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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. Shawkat Kero, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kero's profile.

Dr. Kero frequently treats the following conditions: Abdominal Pain, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Duodenal Ulcer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Shawkat Kero, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital, HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center, Tampa General Hospital Brooksville and Tampa General Hospital Spring Hill.

Yes, Dr. Shawkat Kero, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital

    11375 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL

  • HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital

    14000 Fivay Rd, Hudson, FL

  • Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center

    7300 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA

  • Tampa General Hospital Brooksville

    17240 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL

  • Tampa General Hospital Spring Hill

    10461 Quality Dr, Spring Hill, FL