Overview
Dr. Keval Shah is board certified in Gastroenterology & Hepatology and Internal Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at St. John Providence Health System in Detroit, Michigan. Following residency, he completed his Gastroenterology & Hepatology fellowship at Beaumont Health System in Detroit, Michigan. During his fellowship, he received special training in both Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Hepatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was also selected as a fellow under the American Neurogastroenterology Motility Society where he received advanced clinical training in Motility at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Shah's interests include nutrition and weight loss, esophageal disorders, reflux disease and management, colorectal cancer screening, and providing patients with a holistic approach to their gastrointestinal care.Dr. Keval Shah was born and raised in California. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and Human Biology from Pitzer College in Claremont, CA. He studied abroad in Costa Rica and Nicaragua where he spent time working in Emergency Medicine and became fluent in Spanish. He played tennis while in Claremont and was chosen as an NCAA Scholar-Athlete. He then attended medical school at Western University of Health Sciences/COMP in Pomona, CA. Upon medical school graduation, he was awarded the prestigious San Miguel Scholarship.When not practicing Gastroenterology, Dr. Shah enjoys spending time with his wife and two beautiful children. He enjoys playing basketball and tennis during his free time. Other hobbies include martial arts. Dr. Shah competed in the 1996 Junior Olympics and has both a second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do as well as a first-degree black belt in Shotokan Karate.Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love of Humanity.— Hippocrates.
Dr. Shah is highly rated in 49 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Gastric Dysmotility, Childhood Volvulus, Endoscopy, and Thrombectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
361 Town Center West, Ste 101, Santa Maria, CA 93458
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.
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.
Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group
We understand that visiting the gastroenterologist may be a new experience for you and that you may be in pain or worried about your health. That?s why all the staff at the Santa Maria Digestive Diagnostic Center and Santa Maria Gastroenterology focus on making you feel comfortable and confident in our care. Our physicians and our medical team take extra care to listen to your concerns, answer all your questions and thoroughly explain your condition and treatment options. Dr. Vachhani is highly rated in 53 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.
Santa Maria Gastroenterology Medical Group
We understand that visiting the gastroenterologist may be a new experience for you and that you may be in pain or worried about your health. That?s why all the staff at the Santa Maria Digestive Diagnostic Center and Santa Maria Gastroenterology focus on making you feel comfortable and confident in our care. Our physicians and our medical team take extra care to listen to your concerns, answer all your questions and thoroughly explain your condition and treatment options. Dr. Benipal is highly rated in 43 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonic Malakoplakia, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
Office
Robert Evans is a Gastroenterologist in Santa Maria, California. Dr. Evans is highly rated in 50 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Keval D. Shah
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Keval D. Shah?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Keval D. Shah by calling their office at 805-922-6581. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Keval D. Shah a top-rated expert for Indigestion?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Keval D. Shah is classified as an Distinguished expert for Indigestion, 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. Keval D. Shah specialize in?
While Dr. Keval D. Shah is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Indigestion, Gastric Dysmotility, and Childhood Volvulus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Keval D. Shah participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Keval D. Shah has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Indigestion. You can view a list of Dr. Keval D. Shah's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Keval D. Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Keval D. Shah accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 805-922-6581 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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- Distinguished
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Advanced
- Anal FissureDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Berdon SyndromeDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Berdon Syndrome.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- Experienced
- Accessory PancreasDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Pancreas.
- AchalasiaDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AscitesDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.