Expertise in
36
conditions

Dr. Nirish S. Shah

Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Consultants Of Southwest Virginia - Braeburn
1802 Braeburn Dr, 
Salem, VA 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
36
conditions
Gastroenterology Consultants Of Southwest Virginia - Braeburn
1802 Braeburn Dr, 
Salem, VA 

Overview

Nirish Shah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Salem, Virginia.

Dr. Shah is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in VA

Hospital Affiliations

Carilion Medical Center
Lewisgale Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
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  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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HealthKeepers
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Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Piedmont
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Sentara Healthcare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Gastroenterology Consultants of Southwest Virginia - Braeburn
1802 Braeburn Dr, Salem, VA 24153

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.

2 Clinical Trials

Prospective Open Label, Pivotal Study of the Accuracy of The CapsoCam Colon (CV-3) in Detecting Colonic Polyps, Using Colonoscopy as the Reference
Prospective Open Label, Pivotal Study of the Accuracy of The CapsoCam Colon (CV-3) in Detecting Colonic Polyps, Using Colonoscopy as the Reference
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 08, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Obeticholic Acid in Subjects With Compensated Cirrhosis Due to Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Obeticholic Acid in Subjects With Compensated Cirrhosis Due to Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 23, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Obeticholic acid
Study Phase: Phase 3
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3 Total Publications

Addition of Lubiprostone to polyethylene glycol(PEG) enhances the quality & efficacy of colonoscopy preparation: a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial.
Addition of Lubiprostone to polyethylene glycol(PEG) enhances the quality & efficacy of colonoscopy preparation: a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial.
Journal: BMC gastroenterology
Published: October 31, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nirish S. Shah

Is Dr. Nirish S. Shah a top-rated expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nirish S. Shah is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, 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. Nirish S. Shah specialize in?

While Dr. Nirish S. Shah is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, and Turcot Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Nirish S. Shah participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Nirish S. Shah has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. You can view a list of Dr. Nirish S. Shah's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Nirish S. Shah accept my insurance?

Dr. Nirish S. Shah accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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