Overview
Akshay Shetty is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shetty is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Ascites, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
757 Westwood Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Shetty 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Akshay Shetty
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Akshay Shetty?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Akshay Shetty by calling their office at 310-267-9800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Akshay Shetty a top-rated expert for Liver Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Akshay Shetty is classified as an Distinguished expert for Liver Failure, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Akshay Shetty specialize in?
While Dr. Akshay Shetty is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Liver Failure, Ascites, and Hepatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Akshay Shetty participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Akshay Shetty has published 36 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Akshay Shetty's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Akshay Shetty accept my insurance?
Dr. Akshay Shetty accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-267-9800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Distinguished
- AscitesDr. Shetty isDistinguished. Learn about Ascites.
- HepatitisDr. Shetty isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Liver FailureDr. Shetty isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Advanced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Shetty isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Shetty isAdvanced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- CirrhosisDr. Shetty isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Shetty isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Shetty isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Hepatitis CDr. Shetty isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Experienced
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- CholangitisDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Congenital Hepatic FibrosisDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis.
- EndoscopyDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.