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Dr. Romana Shehzadi, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Professional interests include: anal fistula, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, gastrointestinal bleeding, and more.

11800 Ne 128th Street Suite 100
Kirkland, WA 98034

(425) 899-4500

Dr. Romana Shehzadi, MD is a gastroenterologist in Kirkland, WA specializing in adult gastroenterology. Dr. Romana Shehzadi, MD is affiliated with Gastro Health and PUGET SOUND GASTROENTEROLOGY PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

11800 Ne 128th Street Suite 100
Kirkland, WA 98034

Address:

34503 9th Avenue S Suite 130
Federal Way, WA 98003

Some issues Dr. Romana Shehzadi, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Enteroscopy

Enteroscopy visually examines the small bowel and identifies such issues as bleeding, tumors, polyps, ulcers, and swollen lymph nodes. Common reasons this exam may be ordered are abnormal X-ray results and unexplained diarrhea.

Enteroscopies may be used alone or in combination with other procedures. For example, if a doctor suspects malignancy (cancer) in the small bowel, she may use an enteroscope to take a sample of tissue from the small bowel and have it examined in a laboratory. If there is a blockage in the small intestine that cannot be surgically removed, an enteroscopy-guided stent placement may help relieve some of the symptoms associated with the obstruction. Enteroscopes may also be used to treat intestinal bleeding and remove abnormal growths like tumors and polyps, as well as foreign objects that might have found their way into the small bowel.

There are several ways to perform an enteroscopy:

Push enteroscopy involves the use of a long tube with a camera, called an enteroscope. Depending on the location of the problem, the enteroscope is either passed through the mouth or rectum. This technique is often used to detect and stop bleeding in the upper small intestine.
Balloon enteroscopy uses scopes that have tiny balloons at the tip. The balloons inflate and deflate to help make the passage of the scope into the small bowel easier. This method is used when there is a need to access and treat certain parts of the small intestine that push enteroscopy cannot reach.
Capsule enteroscopy involves swallowing a capsule with a tiny camera inside it. As the capsule travels through the small intestine, the camera records and sends images that are then downloaded and analyzed by the doctor. The capsule eventually leaves the body during bowel movement. If the doctor needs to visualize the entire small intestine, capsule enteroscopy is the only option. The only drawback to this technique is that it cannot be combined with any treatment.

Enteroscopy is typically performed at the doctor's office and takes about 20 to 30 minutes, but may take longer if combined with another procedure. Patients may have a sore throat for a few hours if the scope was inserted through the mouth. Normal activities may be resumed about 24 hours following enteroscopy.

diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	56
gastrointestinal procedures	41
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
minimally invasive procedures	42
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	53

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	11
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	0

diagnostic procedures	231
doctor visit	230
gastrointestinal procedures	337
hospital care	150
inpatient care	150
minimally invasive procedures	338
preventive care	66
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	231

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	21
Less than 65	79

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	250
doctor visit	253
esophageal dilation	10
gastrointestinal procedures	348
hospital care	112
injections	13
inpatient care	112
minimally invasive procedures	349
preventive care	54
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	250

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	358
Black	0
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	34
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

balloon dilation	25
diagnostic procedures	399
doctor visit	247
esophageal dilation	43
gastrointestinal procedures	620
hospital care	122
inpatient care	122
manometry	17
minimally invasive procedures	589
preventive care	109
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	399

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	359

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	476
Black	0
Hispanic	61
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	41
Less than 65	98

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

balloon dilation	28
diagnostic procedures	362
doctor visit	203
esophageal dilation	27
gastrointestinal procedures	480
hospital care	148
inpatient care	148
minimally invasive procedures	494
preventive care	61
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	362

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	314

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	0
Hispanic	57
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	49
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

diagnostic procedures	266
doctor visit	349
gastrointestinal procedures	288
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65
minimally invasive procedures	289
preventive care	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	266

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Romana Shehzadi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Romana Shehzadi, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Kirkland, WA were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

balloon dilation	26
diagnostic procedures	261
doctor visit	225
esophageal dilation	27
gastrointestinal procedures	360
hospital care	102
injections	13
inpatient care	102
manometry	17
minimally invasive procedures	357
preventive care	61
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	261

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Romana Shehzadi, MD.

**Gender**
Female	130
Male	75

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	171
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	21
Other	2

**Age**
85 and over	15
75 to 84	51
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	104

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Romana Shehzadi, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Romana Shehzadi, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	34
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	7
Cancer	5

Education & Training

She completed residency at Mayo Clinic. She is certified by the Gastroenterology Internal Medicine and has a state license in Washington.

Residency: Mayo Clinic

Board Certification: Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Romana Shehzadi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Gastro Health

PUGET SOUND GASTROENTEROLOGY PLLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$307 Humira $259	$48
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$176 SIMPONI $138	REMICADE $38
UCB, Inc.	$105 Cimzia $105
Boston Scientific Corporation	$100 EUS ASPIRATION NEEDLE $100
Allergan Inc.	$70 VIBERZI $70
Other	$342 DUPIXENT $50	ENTYVIO $49	PLENVU $46	ZENPEP $42	DIFICID $29	Other $126

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,100

Biography

Dr. Romana Shehzadi practices adult gastroenterology in Kirkland, WA and Federal Way, WA. Areas of expertise for Dr. Shehzadi include indigestion, polyps, and hepatitis. Dr. Shehzadi's medical residency was performed at Mayo Clinic. In addition to English, Dr. Shehzadi (or staff) speaks Urdu. Dr. Shehzadi is affiliated with Gastro Health.