Overview
Alexandra Shingina, MD, MSc, is the Medical Director of Liver Transplantation and an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at U-M Health. She completed her undergraduate degree and medical school at McGill University, followed by her Internal Medicine Residency at the University of British Columbia. She completed her Gastroenterology Fellowship at the University of Toronto, where she also received a Master’s in clinical Epidemiology. She completed her Transplant Hepatology Fellowship at the University of Washington.Dr. Shingina's clinical interests focus on caring for people suffering from chronic liver disease, as well as improving access to liver transplantation for people with end-stage liver disease. She sees patients in the Hepatology Clinic at the University of Michigan Northville Health Center and the Transplant Clinic at the Taubman.She is involved in multiple national and international professional societies and is a co-chair of the AST Multiorgan Transplant Subcommittee, and member-at-large for ILTS VANGUARD Committee, AASLD Women's Initiative Committee, AST Women's Health Committee, and UNOS Living Donor Committee. Dr. Shingina also serves on the Editorial Board for Liver Transplantation Journal. She has been the recipient of multiple awards, including the 2022 VUMC DOM Award for Outstanding Contribution in Professional Development for her Women in Medicine Initiative at VUMC, the 2022 GI Division Outstanding Teacher Award, and the 2021 American Gastroenterology AssociationMarie Leo-Lieber Scholarship, among others.
Dr. Shingina is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Banti's Syndrome, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
Dr. Shingina is board certified in Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, and Transplant Hepatology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 47 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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39901 Traditions Dr, Floor 2, Northville, MI 48168
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception D, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Shingina 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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East Ann Arbor Ambulatory Surgery & Medical Procedures Center
Elliot B. Tapper MD is an Associate Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He is Academic Chief of Hepatology. His primary goal is to empower patients to enjoy a high quality of life. He is an expert in the management of chronic liver disease, performance of clinical trials, and big data for the study of liver disease. He has developed strategies that reduce symptoms and improve quality of life and invented tools that have helped keep patients with cirrhosis at home and away from the hospital. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Hepatology Communications. Dr. Tapper is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Liver Failure, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Tapper is board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.
East Ann Arbor Ambulatory Surgery & Medical Procedures Center
Dr. Fontana is a Professor of Medicine and Director of the Transplant Hepatology Fellowship Program. He is recognized as a national and international expert in managing patients with cirrhosis, portal hypertension and nearly all forms of acute and chronic liver disease. He has particular research interest in patients with drug induced liver injury, viral hepatitis, and genetic liver disease. Dr. Fontana is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Fontana is board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.
Rogel Cancer Center
I am a transplant hepatologist and clinical researcher committed to the care of patients with liver cancer and advanced liver disease. I serve as the Medical Director of the Multidisciplinary Liver Tumor Clinic and Medical Director of the Living Donor Liver Transplantation Program. I believe that patients should have an active voice in their care and I work jointly with patients to ensure that their needs are met. Dr. Parikh is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Cirrhosis, Ascites, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Parikh is board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexandra Shingina
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexandra Shingina?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexandra Shingina by calling their office at 844-233-0433. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alexandra Shingina a top-rated expert for Liver Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexandra Shingina 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. Alexandra Shingina specialize in?
While Dr. Alexandra Shingina is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Banti's Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Alexandra Shingina participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alexandra Shingina has published 47 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Alexandra Shingina's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alexandra Shingina accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexandra Shingina accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alliant Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 844-233-0433 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Shingina isDistinguished. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Liver FailureDr. Shingina isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Liver TransplantDr. Shingina isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Transplant.
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- AscitesDr. Shingina isAdvanced. Learn about Ascites.
- CirrhosisDr. Shingina isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Shingina isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- HepatitisDr. Shingina isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatorenal SyndromeDr. Shingina isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatorenal Syndrome.
- JaundiceDr. Shingina isAdvanced. Learn about Jaundice.
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- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Shingina isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Shingina isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Shingina isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- CholangitisDr. Shingina isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Shingina isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Shingina isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.