Dr. Shamita Shah
Overview
Shamita Shah is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
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.
1 Clinical Trials
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
Dr. Janak Shah joined Ochsner in 2015 and has served as the department chair of gastroenterology since 2019. He completed his training in gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy at the University of Pennsylvania. Before joining Ochsner, he spent over 10 years practicing in San Francisco, where he was the director of pancreatic and biliary endoscopy at California Pacific Medical Center and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of California. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shamita Shah
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shamita Shah?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shamita Shah by calling their office at 504-842-4015. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shamita Shah a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shamita Shah is classified as an Advanced 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. Shamita Shah specialize in?
While Dr. Shamita Shah 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. Shamita Shah participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shamita Shah has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Crohn's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Shamita Shah's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shamita Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Shamita Shah accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-842-4015 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
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- ColitisDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Experienced
- CholangitisDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- DiarrheaDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EsophagitisDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.