Alexander Shapsis
Expertise in
20
conditions

Dr. Alexander Shapsis

Internal Medicine | Gastroenterology
Atlantic Gastroenterology
239 Court St, 
Brooklyn, NY 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
20
conditions
Atlantic Gastroenterology
239 Court St, 
Brooklyn, NY 

Overview

Dr. Alexander Shapsis is the president of Atlantic Gastroenterology and a Board-certified gastroenterologist. He is an award-winning physician and nationally published author. Dr. Shapsis is licensed to treat patients in NY.

Dr. Shapsis is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis, and Heartburn.

Dr. Shapsis is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.

Residency

Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centres of New York

Specialties

Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Languages Spoken

English
Russian
Yiddish

Gender

Male

Awards

Best of Brooklyn Awards for Gastroenterology & Hepatology Physician
Brooklyn Business Hall of Fame
Top 10 Doctor - State (2014)
Compassionate Doctor Award - 5 Year Honoree (2013, 2014, 2015)
Patients' Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CenterLight Healthcare
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Clover Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MetroPlus Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Simply Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
The Wellness Plan Medical Centers
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
VNS Health
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Atlantic Gastroenterology
239 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Shapsis 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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexander Shapsis

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexander Shapsis?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexander Shapsis by calling their office at 718-521-2840. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Alexander Shapsis a top-rated expert for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander Shapsis is classified as an Advanced expert for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), 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. Alexander Shapsis specialize in?

While Dr. Alexander Shapsis is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, and Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Alexander Shapsis accept my insurance?

Dr. Alexander Shapsis accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-521-2840 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.

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