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Dr. Shashin Shah, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Albany Medical College (2001)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

1501 N Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 110
Allentown, PA 18104

(610) 821-2828

Dr. Shashin Shah, MD is a gastroenterologist in Allentown, PA specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Albany Medical College in 2001 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Shashin Shah, MD is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network, EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA GASTROENTEROLOGY AND LIVER SPECIALISTS P C and FAMILY CARE CENTERS INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1501 N Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 110
Allentown, PA 18104

Address:

2401 Northampton Street Suite 220
Easton, PA 18045

Address:

3701 Corriere Road Suite 17
Easton, PA 18045

Address:

511 Vna Road
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

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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.

aspiration	56
balloon dilation	34
diagnostic procedures	260
doctor visit	260
foreign body removal	20
gastrointestinal procedures	523
hospital care	526
image guided procedures	56
inpatient care	526
minimally invasive procedures	522
minor procedures	56
preventive care	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	259
stent placement (stenting)	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	109

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	375

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	658
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	122
Less than 65	125

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	42
Dementia	16
Cancer	18

aspiration	57
diagnostic procedures	215
doctor visit	237
gastrointestinal procedures	370
hospital care	519
image guided procedures	57
inpatient care	519
minimally invasive procedures	369
minor procedures	57
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	214
stent placement (stenting)	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	113

**Gender**
Male	348
Female	407

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	675
Black	21
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	215
85 and over	131
Less than 65	131

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	43
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

aspiration	53
diagnostic procedures	220
doctor visit	348
gastrointestinal procedures	396
hospital care	428
image guided procedures	53
inpatient care	428
minimally invasive procedures	395
minor procedures	53
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	219
stent placement (stenting)	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	110

**Gender**
Male	858
Female	878

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1542
Black	56
Hispanic	80
Asian	30
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	802
From 75 to 84	470
85 and over	212
Less than 65	252

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

aspiration	41
diagnostic procedures	242
doctor visit	259
esophageal dilation	12
gastrointestinal procedures	460
hospital care	348
image guided procedures	41
inpatient care	348
minimally invasive procedures	459
minor procedures	41
preventive care	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	241
stent placement (stenting)	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	103

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	369

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	654
Black	18
Hispanic	30
Asian	11
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	129
Less than 65	116

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

aspiration	40
diagnostic procedures	236
doctor visit	127
esophageal dilation	11
gastrointestinal procedures	471
hospital care	317
image guided procedures	40
inpatient care	317
minimally invasive procedures	470
minor procedures	40
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	235
stent placement (stenting)	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	107

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	554
Black	13
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	201
85 and over	82
Less than 65	85

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	42
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

aspiration	29
diagnostic procedures	231
doctor visit	161
esophageal dilation	11
gastrointestinal procedures	382
hospital care	243
image guided procedures	29
inpatient care	243
minimally invasive procedures	381
minor procedures	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	230
stent placement (stenting)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	90

**Gender**
Male	247
Female	299

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	502
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	207
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	76
Less than 65	83

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	18

aspiration	36
diagnostic procedures	213
doctor visit	161
gastrointestinal procedures	362
hospital care	99
image guided procedures	36
inpatient care	99
minimally invasive procedures	361
minor procedures	36
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	212
stent placement (stenting)	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	83

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	407
Black	14
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	53
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

aspiration	25
diagnostic procedures	213
doctor visit	171
esophageal dilation	21
gastrointestinal procedures	344
hospital care	72
image guided procedures	25
inpatient care	72
minimally invasive procedures	343
minor procedures	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	212
stent placement (stenting)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	76

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	362
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	40
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	43
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

aspiration	51
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	15
chemotherapy	15
diagnostic procedures	451
doctor visit	284
esophageal dilation	11
gastrointestinal procedures	749
hospital care	81
image guided procedures	51
inpatient care	81
minimally invasive procedures	764
minor procedures	51
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	488
stent placement (stenting)	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	154

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shashin Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shashin Shah, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Allentown, PA were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

aspiration	43
balloon dilation	34
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	15
chemotherapy	15
diagnostic procedures	254
doctor visit	224
esophageal dilation	13
foreign body removal	20
gastrointestinal procedures	373
hospital care	292
image guided procedures	43
inpatient care	292
minimally invasive procedures	374
minor procedures	43
preventive care	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	258
stent placement (stenting)	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	105

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shashin Shah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	486
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	22
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	158
85 and over	76
Less than 65	82
65 to 74	222

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shashin Shah, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	12
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Shashin Shah, MD graduated from Albany Medical College in 2001. He completed residency at Albany Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Albany Medical College (2001)

Residency: Albany Medical Center (2002)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Shashin Shah, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Health Network

EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA GASTROENTEROLOGY AND LIVER SPECIALISTS P C

FAMILY CARE CENTERS INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.	$47,209 ZENPEP $47,209
Covidien LP	$17,502 Beacon $4,715	Barrx $431	Cytosponge $171	Bravo $100	Smart Pill $13	Other $12,073
Allergan Inc.	$14,936 ZENPEP $11,719	VIBERZI $3,105	LINZESS $111
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd	$11,187 Moviprep $4,875	OSMOPREP $2,880	Xifaxan 550 mg $1,727	XIFAXAN 550 MG TABLETS $1,705
GI Supply, Inc.	$5,812 $5,812
Other	$6,650 LINZESS $1,500	Biliary Devices $371	INTERSTIM $301	GI Solutions $296	Endoscopy Products $202	Other $3,979

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$72,962
Honoraria	$14,772
Travel and Lodging	$7,549
Food and Beverage	$6,568
Consulting Fee	$1,360
Other	$85

Biography

Dr. Shashin Shah's area of specialization is adult gastroenterology. His areas of expertise include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). After completing medical school at Albany Medical College, he performed his residency at Albany Medical Center. Dr. Shah is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network. According to Lehigh Valley Health Network, Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients at his office in Easton, PA.