Overview
Scott Shikora is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.
Dr. Shikora is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 135 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
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- HMO
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Locations
75 Francis St Fl 3, Boston, MA 02115
1153 Centre St Ste 5D, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
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. Scott Shikora
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Scott Shikora?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Scott Shikora by calling their office at 617-732-5122. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Scott Shikora a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Scott Shikora is classified as an Elite expert for Obesity, 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. Scott Shikora specialize in?
While Dr. Scott Shikora is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Scott Shikora participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Scott Shikora has published 135 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Scott Shikora's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Scott Shikora accept my insurance?
Dr. Scott Shikora accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-5122 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
- Elite
- ObesityDr. Shikora isElite. Learn about Obesity.
- Distinguished
- GastrectomyDr. Shikora isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Shikora isDistinguished. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Shikora isDistinguished. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Advanced
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Shikora isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Experienced
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Shikora isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Shikora isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Shikora isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Shikora isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Shikora isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Shikora isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.