Overview
Shayan Irani, MD, specializes in pancreaticobiliary diseases, gastrointestinal oncology, Barrett's Esophagus, gastrointestinal stenting, endoscopic mucosal resection, submucosal dissection, radio frequency ablation and other advanced therapeutic and emerging techniques.Dr. Irani enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, the outdoors, traveling and Scuba diving.
Dr. Irani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 145 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1100 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
The Association Of University Physicians
Arvind Sangwaiya is a Gastroenterologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Sangwaiya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Whipple Disease, and Stent Placement. Dr. Sangwaiya is currently accepting new patients.
Franciscan Digestive Care Associates - Pearl Place
Alan Urbina-Alvarez, MD, is a gastroenterologist who is skilled in all areas of adult general gastroenterology. He believes communication and compassion are the keys to establishing a successful and trustful relationship with patients. As a colleague, he promotes an interdisciplinary approach to patient care in order to achieve the mutual goal of creating a positive impact on patients' lives.Dr. Urbina-Alvarez is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.Outside of work, Dr. Urbina-Alvarez enjoys hiking, traveling, bicycling and playing tennis. Dr. Urbina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, and Gastrectomy.
John Kuczynski is a Gastroenterologist in Olympia, Washington. Dr. Kuczynski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Irani isElite. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- CholecystitisDr. Irani isElite. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Irani isElite. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Irani isElite. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Irani isElite. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Irani isElite. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Distinguished
- AchalasiaDr. Irani isDistinguished. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Irani isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Irani isDistinguished. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Irani isDistinguished. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Irani isDistinguished. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- CholangitisDr. Irani isDistinguished. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Advanced
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Irani isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Irani isAdvanced. Learn about Ascites.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Irani isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Irani isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Irani isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Irani isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Experienced
- Ampullary CancerDr. Irani isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- AppendectomyDr. Irani isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Berdon SyndromeDr. Irani isExperienced. Learn about Berdon Syndrome.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Irani isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Irani isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.