Expertise in
15
conditions

Dr. Nicholas Shaheen

Gastroenterology
UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab
101 Manning Dr, 
Chapel Hill, NC 
Offers Telehealth
32 Years of Experience
Expertise in
15
conditions
UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab
101 Manning Dr, 
Chapel Hill, NC 

Overview

Nicholas Shaheen is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Shaheen has been practicing medicine for over 32 years is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 367 peer reviewed articles and participating in 12 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NC

Hospital Affiliations

Unc Hospitals

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
FirstCarolinaCare
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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
Trillium
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UNC Hospitals Pulmonary Function Lab
101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Other Locations
Unc Gastrointestinal Medicine-Unc Hospitals Endoscopy Center At Meadowmont
300 Meadowmont Village Cir Ste 302, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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.

12 Clinical Trials

Nitrous Oxide For Endoscopic Ablation of Refractory Barrett's Esophagus (NO FEAR-BE)
Nitrous Oxide For Endoscopic Ablation of Refractory Barrett's Esophagus (NO FEAR-BE)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Effect of Aspirin on Biomarkers of Barrett's Esophagus After Successful Eradication of Barrett's Esophagus With Radiofrequency Ablation
Effect of Aspirin on Biomarkers of Barrett's Esophagus After Successful Eradication of Barrett's Esophagus With Radiofrequency Ablation
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 23, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Aspirin
Study Phase: Phase 2
Multi-center Clinical Study to Evaluate the C2 CryoBalloon Focal Ablation System for the Treatment of Patients With Previously Untreated Dysplastic Barrett's Epithelium
Multi-center Clinical Study to Evaluate the C2 CryoBalloon Focal Ablation System for the Treatment of Patients With Previously Untreated Dysplastic Barrett's Epithelium
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Prospective Single Arm Multicenter Study Evaluating the Effects of Spray Cryotherapy in Patients With Persistent Local Esophageal Cancer
A Prospective Single Arm Multicenter Study Evaluating the Effects of Spray Cryotherapy in Patients With Persistent Local Esophageal Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 08, 2024
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Utility Of Mutational Load As A Predictor For Endoscopic Treatment Response In Barrett's Esophagus
Utility Of Mutational Load As A Predictor For Endoscopic Treatment Response In Barrett's Esophagus
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 08, 2024
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Advanced Angle-Resolved Low Coherence Interferometry (a/LCI) Systems for Improved Clinical Utility: An a/LCI-Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Pilot Study
Advanced Angle-Resolved Low Coherence Interferometry (a/LCI) Systems for Improved Clinical Utility: An a/LCI-Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Pilot Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 28, 2023
Intervention Type: Procedure, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Phase 2b, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Dose-finding Study to Evaluate Efficacy of a Selective 5-HT4 Receptor Agonist and Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) in Subjects With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) With Persistent Regurgitation With or Without Heartburn
A Phase 2b, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Dose-finding Study to Evaluate Efficacy of a Selective 5-HT4 Receptor Agonist and Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) in Subjects With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) With Persistent Regurgitation With or Without Heartburn
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 09, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
Advanced Angle-Resolved Low Coherence Interferometry (a/LCI) Systems for Improved Clinical Utility: An Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Pilot Study
Advanced Angle-Resolved Low Coherence Interferometry (a/LCI) Systems for Improved Clinical Utility: An Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Pilot Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 06, 2021
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Budesonide Versus Fluticasone for Treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Budesonide Versus Fluticasone for Treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 27, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Clinical Investigation of the EndoStim® Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) Stimulation System for the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Clinical Investigation of the EndoStim® Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) Stimulation System for the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 18, 2019
Intervention Type: Device, Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Assessment of a Minimally Invasive Esophageal Cytology Collection System in Patients With Barrett's Esophagus or GERD Symptoms
Assessment of a Minimally Invasive Esophageal Cytology Collection System in Patients With Barrett's Esophagus or GERD Symptoms
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 30, 2019
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Antiretroviral Localization in Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue and Lower Female Genital Tract Tissue of HIV+ Subjects
Antiretroviral Localization in Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue and Lower Female Genital Tract Tissue of HIV+ Subjects
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: January 17, 2018
Intervention Type: Procedure
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367 Total Publications

Innovations in Nonendoscopic Screening in Barrett's Esophagus.
Innovations in Nonendoscopic Screening in Barrett's Esophagus.
Journal: Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America
Published: November 19, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nicholas Shaheen

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Is Dr. Nicholas Shaheen a top-rated expert for Barrett Esophagus?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nicholas Shaheen is classified as an Elite expert for Barrett Esophagus, 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. Nicholas Shaheen specialize in?

While Dr. Nicholas Shaheen is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Barrett Esophagus, Esophagitis, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Nicholas Shaheen participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Nicholas Shaheen has published 367 articles and abstracts on conditions like Barrett Esophagus. You can view a list of Dr. Nicholas Shaheen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Nicholas Shaheen accept my insurance?

Dr. Nicholas Shaheen accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 984-974-5050 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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