Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Christopher E. Shih

Gastroenterology
Penn Medicine
US Digestive Health - Ephrata
4140 Oregon Pike, 
Ephrata, PA 
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Accepting New Patients

Expertise in
4
conditions
Penn Medicine
US Digestive Health - Ephrata
4140 Oregon Pike, 
Ephrata, PA 
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Overview

Christopher E. Shih, MD, specializes in gastroenterology. He is affiliated with UPMC Lititz. Dr. Shih completed his fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, residency at the University of Pennsylvania and medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Dr. Shih is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Graduate Institution
Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
Residency
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
Gastroenterology, 2004
Fellowships
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Upmc Lititz
Lancaster General Hospital
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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  • HMO
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Anthem
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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CareFirst
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  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
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  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
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Humana
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Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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Oscar
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  • HMO
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PA Health and Wellness
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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UPMC
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  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

US Digestive Health - Ephrata
4140 Oregon Pike, Ephrata, PA 17522
Call: 717-869-4600
Other Locations
US Digestive Health - Harrisburg Pike
2112 Harrisburg Pike, Suite 202, Lancaster, PA 17601

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Shih has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Peptic Ulcer
Lymphocytic Colitis
Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction
Esophagitis
Esophageal Varices
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Collagenous Colitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Gastroparesis
Ulcerative Colitis
Jaundice
Gallstones
Lactose Intolerance
Chronic Pancreatitis
Short Bowel Syndrome
Bowel Incontinence
Lynch Syndrome
Diarrhea
Acute Pancreatitis
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Cirrhosis
Achalasia
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Areas of Expertise

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      • Angiodysplasia of the Colon
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