Overview
Akshay Shetty is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Shetty is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Ascites, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
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- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- 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 V. Shetty
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Akshay V. Shetty?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Akshay V. 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 V. Shetty a top-rated expert for Liver Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Akshay V. 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 V. Shetty specialize in?
While Dr. Akshay V. 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 V. Shetty participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Akshay V. Shetty has published 41 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Akshay V. 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 V. Shetty accept my insurance?
Dr. Akshay V. 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.
- Hepatitis EDr. Shetty isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis E.
- JaundiceDr. Shetty isAdvanced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Liver TransplantDr. Shetty isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Shetty isAdvanced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Shetty isAdvanced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
- VisceromegalyDr. Shetty isAdvanced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Experienced
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- CholangitisDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholestasisDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Congenital Hepatic FibrosisDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis.
- EndoscopyDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Hepatic Cystic HamartomaDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma.
- Hepatitis BDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis B.
- Liver CancerDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- MalnutritionDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Menkes DiseaseDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Menkes Disease.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Primary Biliary CholangitisDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- Reynolds SyndromeDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Reynolds Syndrome.
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.
- Spontaneous Bacterial PeritonitisDr. Shetty isExperienced. Learn about Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis.