Overview
Scott Shikora is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts.
Dr. Shikora is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hiatal Hernia, Obesity in Children, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 137 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shikora is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
1153 Centre St Ste 5D, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
75 Francis St Fl 3, Boston, MA 02115
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 A. Shikora
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Scott A. Shikora?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Scott A. Shikora by calling their office at 617-983-4570. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Scott A. Shikora a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Scott A. 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 A. Shikora specialize in?
While Dr. Scott A. 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 A. Shikora participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Scott A. Shikora has published 137 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Scott A. 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 A. Shikora accept my insurance?
Dr. Scott A. Shikora accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-983-4570 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.
- EsophagitisDr. Shikora isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Shikora isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Shikora isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- GallstonesDr. Shikora isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Shikora isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- GastroparesisDr. Shikora isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- HeartburnDr. Shikora isExperienced. Learn about Heartburn.
- HerniaDr. Shikora isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- MalabsorptionDr. Shikora isExperienced. Learn about Malabsorption.
- MalnutritionDr. Shikora isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Shikora isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Shikora isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Shikora isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Shikora isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Shikora isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).