Overview
Dr. Paul Guzik specializes in diagnosing and treating variousconditions affecting the digestive system which includesthe gastrointestinal tract as well as the pancreas, liver, bile ductsand gallbladder. ❝ I believe prevention is a crucialaspect of gastrointestinal care.By promoting healthy lifestylechoices, age appropriatescreening, and early detection,we can work together to achievethe best possible outcomes.I am honored to partner with mypatients in this process.❞—Paul Guzik, DO Fellowship: Gastroenterology Fellow from Loma Linda University HealthEducation Consortium in Loma Linda, CaliforniaResidency: Internal Medicine Residency from the University of Texas atAustin—Dell Medical SchoolMedical School: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines UniversityCollege of Osteopathic Medicine in IowaUndergraduate: Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Exercise Science fromSt. John’s University, Collegeville, MinnesotaProfessional Memberships: American Society of GastrointestinalEndoscopy (ASGE), American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), AmericanGastroenterology Association (AGA).
Dr. Guzik is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Laminectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1551 Bishop Street, Suite 230, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Guzik 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.
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.
Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group
Dr. Keval Shah is board certified in Gastroenterology & Hepatology and Internal Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at St. John Providence Health System in Detroit, Michigan. Following residency, he completed his Gastroenterology & Hepatology fellowship at Beaumont Health System in Detroit, Michigan. During his fellowship, he received special training in both Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Hepatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was also selected as a fellow under the American Neurogastroenterology Motility Society where he received advanced clinical training in Motility at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Shah's interests include nutrition and weight loss, esophageal disorders, reflux disease and management, colorectal cancer screening, and providing patients with a holistic approach to their gastrointestinal care.Dr. Keval Shah was born and raised in California. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and Human Biology from Pitzer College in Claremont, CA. He studied abroad in Costa Rica and Nicaragua where he spent time working in Emergency Medicine and became fluent in Spanish. He played tennis while in Claremont and was chosen as an NCAA Scholar-Athlete. He then attended medical school at Western University of Health Sciences/COMP in Pomona, CA. Upon medical school graduation, he was awarded the prestigious San Miguel Scholarship.When not practicing Gastroenterology, Dr. Shah enjoys spending time with his wife and two beautiful children. He enjoys playing basketball and tennis during his free time. Other hobbies include martial arts. Dr. Shah competed in the 1996 Junior Olympics and has both a second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do as well as a first-degree black belt in Shotokan Karate.Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love of Humanity.— Hippocrates. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Gastric Dysmotility, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
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Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group Inc.
Robert Evans is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Evans is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Experienced
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Guzik isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Guzik isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Guzik isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- LaminectomyDr. Guzik isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Guzik isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.