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 top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis, and Heartburn.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
8421 Bay Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11214
2797 Ocean Pkwy Ste 1B, Brooklyn, NY 11235
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.
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. 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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alexander Shapsis has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). You can view a list of Dr. Alexander Shapsis's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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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- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Shapsis isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Shapsis isAdvanced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Shapsis isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Shapsis isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Experienced
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Shapsis isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Shapsis isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Shapsis isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Shapsis isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Shapsis isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisDr. Shapsis isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.