Overview
Raina Shivashankar is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Shivashankar is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Dr. Shivashankar is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shivashankar is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Shivashankar 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Raina Shivashankar
Is Dr. Raina Shivashankar a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Raina Shivashankar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Crohn's Disease, 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. Raina Shivashankar specialize in?
While Dr. Raina Shivashankar is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Ulcerative Colitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Raina Shivashankar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Raina Shivashankar has published 30 articles and abstracts on conditions like Crohn's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Raina Shivashankar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Raina Shivashankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Raina Shivashankar 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
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
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Shivashankar isDistinguished. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Advanced
- ColitisDr. Shivashankar isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Shivashankar isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Shivashankar isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Shivashankar isAdvanced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Shivashankar isAdvanced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Experienced
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)Dr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC).
- ColonoscopyDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- DiarrheaDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EncopresisDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- GastrectomyDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- GastritisDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- GastroparesisDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- Hepatitis ADr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis A.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)Dr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
- IndigestionDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- Lymphocytic ColitisDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Lymphocytic Colitis.
- Morning SicknessDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Shivashankar isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.