Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker, MD

Gastroenterology*MaleAge 70

Gastroenterology*

Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Houston, TX and has over 47 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Armed Forces Medical College in 1976. He specializes in Gastroenterology.

Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker, MD

Houston Digestive Diseases Cnsl

7737 Southwest Fwy Ste 840 Houston, TX 77074
Telehealth services available

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(713) 777-2555
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Dr. Shivshanker is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for gastroenterology.

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Dr. Shivshanker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shivshanker

3.1

45 ratings, 23 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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  • Long wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Helen Huntley – Aug 05, 2022
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  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jun 10, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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LEONCIA – Aug 23, 2021
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Aug 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Zita Pinto – Apr 27, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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BENITO QUINTANA – Apr 20, 2020
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What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Gandi – Mar 16, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Bonita Stclair – Oct 21, 2019
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May 29, 2019
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Apr 02, 2019
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Houston, TX – Feb 07, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Aura Ruiz in Houston, TX – Oct 24, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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KikiT in Houston, TX – Jun 22, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Apr 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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houston, tx – Mar 28, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mohammad Zahid in Sugarland tx – Oct 09, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Katy, TX – Apr 24, 2017
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Dr. Shivshanker accepts the following insurance:

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Houston Area HMO-Standard
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Shivshanker

Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Shivshanker treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Shivshanker treats other conditions, please contact the office at (713) 777-2555.

Pancreatic Disease

Pancreatic disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the pancreas, such as pancraetitis.Compare with other Pancreatic Disease specialists.

Dr. Shivshanker treats at a

high

frequency compared to similar providers

Based on claims data for 1 conditions and procedures

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Pancreatitis
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Esophageal Disorders

Esophageal disorder specialists diagnose and treat conditions affecting the esophagus, such as reflux esophagitis, indigestion, and esophageal ulcers through procedures including medication, surgery, and swallowing therapy.Compare with other Esophageal Disorders specialists.

Dr. Shivshanker treats at a

normal

frequency compared to similar providers

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Esophagitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Manometry
Heartburn
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Dr. Shivshanker's conditions and procedures:

  • Esophagitis
  • Reflux Esophagitis
  • Chronic Gastritis
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acute Gastritis
  • Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
  • Adult Failure to Thrive
  • Alcoholic Cirrhosis
  • All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
  • Anal or Rectal Pain
  • Anemia
  • Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
  • Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
  • Bile Duct Obstruction
  • Biliary Cirrhosis
  • Boerhaave's Syndrome
  • Cachexia
  • Celiac Disease
  • Cholangitis
  • Chronic Anal Fissure
  • Cirrhosis
  • Colorectal Polyp
  • Congenital Achalasia
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Dehydration
  • Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
  • Diarrhea
  • Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
  • Diverticulitis
  • Diverticulosis
  • Duodenal Cancer
  • Duodenal Ulcer
  • Duodenitis
  • Dysentery
  • Dysphagia
  • Enteritis
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
  • Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
  • Esophageal Diverticulum
  • Esophageal Motility Disorders
  • Esophageal Ulcer
  • Esophageal Varices
  • Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
  • Gallstones
  • Gas-Bloat Syndrome
  • Gastric Ulcer
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
  • Gastroparesis
  • Gastroptosis
  • Heartburn
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis B - Immune Response
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hernia
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Ileus
  • Indigestion
  • Infectious Diarrheal Disease
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Intestinal Diverticulitis
  • Intestinal Diverticulosis
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Intestinal Prolapse
  • Intestinal Ulcer
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Ischemic Colitis
  • Joint Pain
  • Lactose Intolerance
  • Liver Abscess
  • Liver Damage from Alcohol
  • Malnutrition
  • Megacolon
  • Nausea
  • Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  • Non-Neonatal Jaundice
  • Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
  • Pancreatic Pseudocyst
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pharyngitis
  • Potassium Deficiency
  • Primary Biliary Cholangitis
  • Pyloric Stenosis
  • Pylorospasm
  • Rectal Ulcer
  • Retroperitoneum Cancer
  • Rhabdomyolysis
  • Splenomegaly
  • Stomal Ulcer
  • Thrush
  • Tobacco Use Disorder
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Unexplained Weight Loss
  • Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
  • Viral Enteritis
  • Viral Hepatitis
  • Vomiting Disorders
  • Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
  • Colon Cancer Screening
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening
  • Duodenal Polypectomy
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  • Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
  • ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
  • Gallbladder Scan
  • Hepatitis A Screening
  • Hepatitis B Virus Screening
  • Hepatitis C Virus Screening
  • Hepatitis Screening
  • Impedance Testing
  • Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
  • Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Liver Function Test
  • Manometry
  • pH Probe
  • Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
  • Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
  • Screening Colonoscopy
  • Ultrasound
  • VAP Lipid Testing
  • Wireless pH Testing

About Me

Biography

Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Houston, TX and has over 47 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated...Read more

Specialties

  • Gastroenterology

Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine

Grace Hospital

Residency Hospital

Armed Forces Medical College

Medical School, 1976

  • English
  • Hindi

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What are Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker, MD's top areas of expertise?

Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker, MD specializes in Pancreatic Disease and Esophageal Disorders. See more on Healthgrades.

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Dr. Shivshanker's office is located at 7737 Southwest Fwy Ste 840, Houston, TX 77074. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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Dr. Krishnamurthy Shivshanker, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Hindi.

Affiliated Hospitals

Houston Methodist Hospital

6565 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
Recipient of 57
hospital awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

85%
Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

1% higher than the national average

81%
Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

6411 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
Recipient of 29
hospital awards

America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

85%
Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

1% higher than the national average

77%
Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

4% lower than the national average

View all patient feedback

St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

6720 Bertner Ave
Houston, TX 77030
Recipient of 21
hospital awards

Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)

Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

83%
Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

1% lower than the national average

80%
Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

1% lower than the national average

View all patient feedback
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