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Dr Aditya Shah - Gastroenterologist

DR ADITYA SHAH

MBBS, MD General Medicine, DM Medical Gastroenterology
Gastroenterologist
  • Fees: INR 1,000
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Introduction

Dr Aditya Shah is one of the best Gastroenterologist in Chennai and is currently associated with Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai.

Hospital Associations

Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai

Services/Interest

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Ulcerative Colitis Treatment
  • Peptic Ulcer Treatment
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Liver Disease Treatment
  • Acidity Treatment
  • Hemorrhoids Treatment
  • Gastritis Treatment
  • ERCP

Experience

Dr Aditya Shah is one of the best Gastroenterologist in Chennai and has a total experience of 10 years.

Professional Memberships

Presented Hepatic Osteodystrophy in patients with Chronic Liver Disease at the International Conference of Gastro 2016 held at Abu Dhabi in November 2016. Poster Presentation at MAPCON Sangli 2012. Bone Mineral Density in patients with Chronic Liver Disease Poster Presentation at ISGCON 2016 held in New Delhi. A Case of Invasive Duodenal Cytomegalovirus Infection in an Immunonocompromised patient Post Kidney Transplantation at ISGCON 2016 at New Delhi.

Education

Dr Aditya Shah completed his MBBS from Rural Medical College affilated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Nashik in year 2009. Dr Aditya Shah completed his MD General Medicine from ACPM Medical College affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences in year 2013. Dr Aditya Shah completed his DM Gastroenterology from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Reasearch Institute in year 2017.

I Speak

English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Kannada

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Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai Timing

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Who is a gastroenterologist?

Gastroenterologists are the physicians who have extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the large intestine, small intestine, stomach, esophagus, and biliary system which is made up of liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts.

What does a gastroenterologist do?

Gastroenterologist primarily assesses the structure of the digestive tract and are experts in diseases of the digestive tract.

They specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of the following symptoms and conditions: Abdominal pain, bleeding in the digestive tract, colorectal cancer, stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, constipation and diarrhea, difficulty swallowing, polyps, diverticular disease, Crohn's disease, gallbladder disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), colitis, heartburn, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), hemorrhoids, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, and ulcers.

When should you see a gastroenterologist?

You should see a gastroenterologist if you're experiencing any of the following symptoms:

  • Abdominal pain or bloating
  • Bowel movement urges that are hard to control
  • Changes in bowel habits
  • Dark urine
  • Diarrhea
  • Esophageal pain
  • Excessive gas or belching
  • Heartburn (acid reflux)
  • Leakage/underwear stains
  • Lethargy
  • Loss of appetite or weight
  • Pale-colored stools
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Vomiting

What diseases do Gastroenterologists treat?

A gastroenterologist treats any condition affecting the gut, such as:

  • Oesophagitis, gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and duodenal ulceration.
  • Inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn’s disease.
  • Malignancy (cancer) and benign (non-cancerous) tumors of the gut.
  • Hepatitis
  • Hiatal hernia
  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • Liver disease

What procedures do gastroenterologists perform?

Endoscopic ultrasounds to examine the upper and lower tract and other internal organs. Colonoscopies to detect colon cancer. Cholangiopancreatography to identify tumors, gallstones, or scar tissue in the bile duct area. Sigmoidoscopies to evaluate blood loss in the bowel. Liver biopsies to assess fibrosis and inflammation. Capsule endoscopies to examine the small intestine. Double balloon enteroscopy to examine the small intestine.

What happens in your first appointment with a gastroenterologist?

Your gastroenterologist will begin by asking you about the symptoms you have been getting, the duration of the symptoms, any previous tests, and treatments, risk factors, other medical problems, medications, allergies, and social history and will conduct an examination and provide a list of tests.