Nikunj Shah
Expertise in
18
conditions

Dr. Nikunj Shah

Gastroenterology | Hepatology
11 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 300, 
Hinsdale, IL 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
18
conditions
11 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 300, 
Hinsdale, IL 

Overview

Nikunj Shah is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hinsdale, Illinois.

Dr. Shah is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, and Liver Transplant.

Dr. Shah is board certified in Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, and Transplant Hepatology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.

Residency

Mercy Hospital; Ravenswood Hosp.

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Hepatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Transplant Hepatology

Fellowships

University of Chicago

Hospital Affiliations

UChicago Medicine Faculty Physicians

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

UChicago Medicine Hinsdale
11 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 300, Hinsdale, IL 60521
Other Locations
UChicago Medicine Orland Park
14290 S. La Grange Rd., Orland Park, IL 60462

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Shah 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)

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.

4 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Long-Term, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Obeticholic Acid in Subjects With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Long-Term, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Obeticholic Acid in Subjects With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 01, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Obeticholic Acid
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial To Evaluate The Efficacy, Safety, And Pharmacokinetics Of Rifaximin 550 Mg In Subjects With Severe Hepatic Impairment And Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial To Evaluate The Efficacy, Safety, And Pharmacokinetics Of Rifaximin 550 Mg In Subjects With Severe Hepatic Impairment And Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: January 09, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Emricasan, an Oral Caspase Inhibitor, in Subjects With Decompensated Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Cirrhosis
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Emricasan, an Oral Caspase Inhibitor, in Subjects With Decompensated Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Cirrhosis
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: March 19, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Emricasan
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized, Open-Label, Multicenter, Controlled, Pivotal Study to Assess Safety and Efficacy of ELAD in Subjects With Alcohol-Induced Liver Decompensation (AILD)
A Randomized, Open-Label, Multicenter, Controlled, Pivotal Study to Assess Safety and Efficacy of ELAD in Subjects With Alcohol-Induced Liver Decompensation (AILD)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: January 25, 2019
Intervention Type: Biological, Other
Study Phase: Phase 3
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5 Total Publications

An unusual case of small bowel obstruction because of body packing.
An unusual case of small bowel obstruction because of body packing.
Journal: Journal of surgical case reports
Published: March 13, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nikunj Shah

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Is Dr. Nikunj Shah a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nikunj Shah is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hepatitis, 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. Nikunj Shah specialize in?

While Dr. Nikunj Shah is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Nikunj Shah participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Nikunj Shah has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Nikunj Shah's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Nikunj Shah accept my insurance?

Dr. Nikunj Shah accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-385-6907 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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