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Dr. Abbass Shafii, MD

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Gastroenterology (Digestive System)

St. George's University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

2920 N Cascade Avenue 3rd Floor Suite 300
Colorado Springs, CO 80907

(719) 636-1201

Dr. Abbass Shafii, MD is a gastroenterologist in Colorado Springs, CO specializing in gastroenterology (digestive system). He graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Abbass Shafii, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, CommonSpirit Health and PEAK GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES.

Office Locations

Address:

1400 E Boulder Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Address:

2920 N Cascade Avenue 3rd Floor Suite 300
Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Address:

715 N Weber Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

diagnostic procedures	537
doctor visit	1365
esophageal dilation	53
gastrointestinal procedures	734
hospital care	41
inpatient care	41
minimally invasive procedures	734
preventive care	115
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	537

**Gender**
Male	420
Female	581

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	788
Black	102
Hispanic	70
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	449
From 75 to 84	337
85 and over	73
Less than 65	142

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	493
doctor visit	1183
esophageal dilation	41
gastrointestinal procedures	645
minimally invasive procedures	645
preventive care	114
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	493

**Gender**
Male	408
Female	565

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	738
Black	89
Hispanic	94
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	481
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	73
Less than 65	107

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	471
doctor visit	1018
esophageal dilation	37
gastrointestinal procedures	645
minimally invasive procedures	645
preventive care	140
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	471

**Gender**
Male	766
Female	1094

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1422
Black	172
Hispanic	162
Asian	50
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	934
From 75 to 84	616
85 and over	122
Less than 65	188

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	501
doctor visit	1033
esophageal dilation	39
gastrointestinal procedures	649
minimally invasive procedures	649
preventive care	112
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	501

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	506

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	674
Black	72
Hispanic	70
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	426
From 75 to 84	265
85 and over	59
Less than 65	110

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	566
doctor visit	1109
esophageal dilation	32
gastrointestinal procedures	740
injections	14
minimally invasive procedures	740
preventive care	130
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	566

**Gender**
Male	397
Female	497

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	714
Black	79
Hispanic	63
Asian	23
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	471
From 75 to 84	253
85 and over	59
Less than 65	111

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	587
doctor visit	1245
esophageal dilation	49
gastrointestinal procedures	740
minimally invasive procedures	740
preventive care	107
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	587

**Gender**
Male	445
Female	556

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	797
Black	74
Hispanic	73
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	513
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	65
Less than 65	135

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

diagnostic procedures	584
doctor visit	1128
esophageal dilation	38
gastrointestinal procedures	744
injections	15
minimally invasive procedures	744
preventive care	109
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	584

**Gender**
Male	419
Female	533

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	768
Black	57
Hispanic	80
Asian	17
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	526
From 75 to 84	265
85 and over	52
Less than 65	109

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	423
doctor visit	94
esophageal dilation	21
gastrointestinal procedures	501
injections	18
minimally invasive procedures	501
preventive care	41
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	423

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	22
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	21
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	791
doctor visit	201
esophageal dilation	22
gastrointestinal procedures	929
injections	13
minimally invasive procedures	929
preventive care	105
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	791

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abbass Shafii, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Abbass Shafii, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Colorado Springs, CO were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	550
doctor visit	933
esophageal dilation	36
gastrointestinal procedures	705
hospital care	41
injections	15
inpatient care	41
minimally invasive procedures	705
preventive care	108
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	550

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abbass Shafii, MD.

**Gender**
Female	455
Male	342

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	66
Asian / Pacific Islander	13
Non-Hispanic White	627
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	63
Other	9

**Age**
85 and over	52
75 to 84	245
Less than 65	93
65 to 74	407

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abbass Shafii, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Abbass Shafii, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Abbass Shafii, MD graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Albany Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine) Gastroenterology and has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine

Residency: Albany Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine) Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Abbass Shafii, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

CommonSpirit Health

PEAK GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Abbass Shafii, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Abbass Shafii, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Colorado Springs, CO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Abbass Shafii, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,094 Humira $747	Creon $224	Mavyret $49	Lupron $21	Viekira $21	Other $31
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$796 AMITIZA $430	Dexilant $226	ENTYVIO $139
Shire North American Group Inc	$567 LIALDA $251	GATTEX $208	PENTASA $107
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$458 SIMPONI $336	STELARA $107	SIMPONI ARIA $15
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$279 COLOGUARD $103	CANASA $52	LINZESS 290 mcg $49	ZURAMPIC $33	LINZESS $22	Other $18
Other	$2,869 XIFAXAN $351	LINZESS $247	SUPREP $177	ZEPOSIA $150	ENTYVIO $143	Other $1,801

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,897
Education	$165

Biography

Dr. Abbass Shafii is a specialist in gastroenterology (digestive system) in Colorado Springs, CO. His clinical interests include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). Dr. Shafii's hospital/clinic affiliations include CommonSpirit Health and UCHealth. After attending St. George's University School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Albany Medical Center.

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