Overview
Raina Shivashankar is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shivashankar is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Shivashankar is currently accepting new patients.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1101 Chestnut Street, Floors 7 & 8, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Additional Areas of Focus
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Raina Shivashankar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Raina Shivashankar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Raina Shivashankar by calling their office at 215-955-8900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
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 29 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 at 215-955-8900 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- 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).