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Dr. Showkat Bashir, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 55
Dr. Showkat Bashir, MD
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Dr. Showkat Bashir, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Des Moines, IA.
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Dr. Showkat Bashir, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 55
Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Showkat Bashir, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Des Moines, IA.

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Dr. Showkat Bashir, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Des Moines, IA. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital, Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr and The George Washington University Hospital. At present, Dr. Bashir received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Bashir is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Gallstones
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Gallstones
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Gallstones
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Bile Duct Obstruction
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acid Reflux
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal Prolapse
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Blood Disorders
Bowel Strangulation
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ischemia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Nutritional Deficiency
Pancreatic Cancer
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Small Intestine Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Swallowing Disorders
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vomiting Disorders
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
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
Small Bowel Enteroscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicare
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  • Medicaid
  • Alliance Select

Locations

  1. 1 Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 247-3121
  2. 2 Inova Fairfax Hospital
    3300 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (571) 472-6431
  3. 3 Office
    8118 Good Luck Rd, Lanham, MD 20706
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 552-8118
  4. 4 Gw the Medical Faculty Associate
    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 741-3333

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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Nassau University Medical Center
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Georgetown/Nih University Combined Fellowship
Fellowship Hospital
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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. Showkat Bashir, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bashir's profile.

Dr. Showkat Bashir, MD is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital, Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr and The George Washington University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Showkat Bashir, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Inova Fairfax Hospital

    3300 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA

  • Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

    1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA

  • Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr

    8118 Good Luck Rd, Lanham, MD

  • The George Washington University Hospital

    900 23rd St NW, Washington, DC