Overview
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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Pseudocyst. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Gastric Dysmotility, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Thrombectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
361 Town Center West, Ste 101, Santa Maria, CA 93458
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Shah 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.
Sansum Clinic Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic
Mick Meiselman is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, California. Dr. Meiselman has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Pseudocyst. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Pancreatectomy, and Endoscopy.
Surgical Oncology - Dignity Health - Santa Maria, CA
My approach to patient care is based on an individualized care plan which provides distinctive advanced medical and procedural therapy yet also meeting the unique emotional needs of each patient. I pride myself on utilizing both the cognitive and procedural aspects of my Advanced Therapeutic and Gastroenterologic training in providing cutting edge and evidence based care to my patients. Dr. Melitas earned his Medical degree from Spartan Health Sciences University and is Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.He completed an Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellowship at University of Illinois at Chicago and a Gastroenterology Fellowship at Michigan State University.As an advanced therapeutic endoscopist, Dr. Melitas has been trained to manage many complex gastrointestinal, pancreatic, biliary, and liver diseases endoscopically.Dr. Melitas is active in several Medical Associations including the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastroenterological Association. Dr. Melitas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Pseudocyst. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholangitis, Acute Pancreatitis, and Endoscopy.
Gastroenterology - Dignity Health - San Luis Obispo, CA
Board Certification: Certified by American Board of Internal Medicine, GastroenterologyFellowship Training: Duke University Medical CenterInternship and Residency: University of California, San Diego Medical CenterMedical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolProfessional Memberships: Member, American Gastroenterological AssociationMember and Fellow, American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Mundorf is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pancreatic Pseudocyst. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
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- Anal FissureDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Berdon SyndromeDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Berdon Syndrome.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
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- Accessory PancreasDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Pancreas.
- AchalasiaDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AscitesDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.