Dr. Atif Shahzad, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Kingwood, TX and has been practicing for 11 years. He graduated from Ross University, School Of Medicine in 2001 and specializes in gastroenterology.Read his story
Shahzad MD Gastroenterology
201 Kingwood Medical Dr Ste B100
Kingwood, TX 77339
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Assurant Health
- AvMed
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
- Boon-Chapman
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
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Top Care Areas
See how frequently Dr. Shahzad performs your care needs compared to other doctors.
Gastritis
very high
more than 98% of peers
Stomach Diseases
very high
more than 98% of peers
Abdominal Disorders
very high
more than 98% of peers
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Dr. Shahzad's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Shahzad "Dr. Atif Shahzad received his training in Gastroenterology and Liver Disease from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in 2007. He completed his Internship and Residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in 2004. While there he served as a Clinical Instructor of Medicine and received the Resident of the Year Award. Dr. Shahzad practices all aspects of general gastroenterology and Liver disease. He skillfully performs upper endoscopies, Colonoscopies. He also performs Advanced gastroenterology procedures like ERCP, Wireless Capsule Endoscopy, and Single Balloon Endoscopy for the small Bowel, Esophageal Variceal Banding, Argon Plasma Coagulation of Radiation Proctitis, minimally invasive Hemorrhoid treatment, and minimally invasive fecal incontinence treatment. He believes in spending ample time listening to the patient and explaining the disease process as well as management strategies. By doing this, he realizes his goal of developing strong, confident and lasting relationship with his patients. Dr. Shahzad has a special interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and has received training during his fellowship in managing Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease from Cornell University in New York. He spent time during his training at Cedar Sinai Hospital in California to better understand gastrointestinal motility disorders and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Dr. Shahzad also is one of the very few gastroenterologist who is dealing with the difficult problem of Diabetic Gastroparesis and working with new technologies like Gastric Stimulators. Dr. Shahzad has excelled in patient care during his training. He also presented his clinical research work at American College of Gastroenterology during his training. Dr. Shahzad is an excellent addition to the group, and is available for consultation. He is happily married and enjoys spending time with his family and meeting new people. Education and Training State University of New York Downstate Medical Center Ross University School of Medicine Rutgers University, NJ Certifications Board Certified in Gastroenterology Board Certified in Internal Medicine Dr. Shahzad is affiliated with Mermorial Herman - The Woodlands, St. Luke's - The Woodlands, Houston Northwest Medical Center & Kingwood Medical Center. To meet Dr. Shahzad for Gastroenterology and Hepatology care, Colon Cancer Screening, Non Invasive Hemorrhoid Banding, Hepatitis management., please contact Shahzad MD Gastroenterology today for an initial consultation."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Shahzad "He believes in spending ample time listening to the patient and explaining the disease process as well as management strategies. By doing this, he realizes his goal of developing strong, confident and lasting relationship with his patients."
1 Specialties
- Gastroenterology
2 Board Certifications
- GastroenterologyAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
77 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anal Prolapse
- Anemia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Benign Tumor
- Biliary Atresia
- Blood Disorders
- Cancer
- Celiac Disease
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Chronic Constipation
- Cirrhosis
- Colon Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Dehydration
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dysphagia
- Enteritis
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophageal Ulcer
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagitis
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
- Gastroparesis
- Giardiasis
- Heartburn
- Hemochromatosis
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B - Immune Response
- Hepatitis C
- Hernia
- Ileus
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Intestinal Ischemia
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Nausea
- Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Non-Neonatal Jaundice
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Diseases
- Stomal Ulcer
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Viral Hepatitis
- Vomiting Disorders
- Weight Loss
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11 Procedures
- Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Hemorrhoid Treatment
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Liver Biopsy
- Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
- Sigmoidoscopy
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Texas.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Rutgers University / New Brunswick CampusUndergraduate School | Graduated 1996
- Ross University, School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 2001
- Suny State University HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 2002
- Suny Downstate Medical Center College of MedicineResidency Hospital | Completed 2004
- Suny State University HospitalFellowship Hospital | Completed 2007
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Hindi
- Spanish
- Urdu
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Shahzad accepts 25 insurance carriers
- AetnaAetna PPOChoice POSChoice POS IIChoice PPOEssential PPOHealthFund - Health Savings Account POSHealthSavings PPOSilver - Classic 5000 PD POSSilver - Classic 5000 PD PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card
- Assurant Health
- AvMedOpen Access
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Card PPOBlue Care NetworkBlue Choice POSBlue Choice PPOBlue Cross Blue Shield POSBlue Cross Blue Shield PPOBlue TraditionalBlue Traditional POSBlue Traditional PPOPreferred Care BluePreferred Care Blue PPOPreferred Plan PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of OklahomaBlue Choice
- Boon-Chapman
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Preferred PPO
- CignaChoice FundChoice Fund PPOCigna Healthcare of Texas POSCigna Healthcare of Texas PPOCigna HMOCigna POSCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna POSGreat West Healthcare-Cigna PPONetwork Open AccessOpen Access Plus PPO
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Community Health Choice
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) POSFirst Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HealthSmart
- HumanaChoice Care PPOFreedom PPOHumana POSHumana PPO
- MAPFRE Life Insurance Company of Puerto RicoChoice
- MedicaidMedicaid Assignment
- Memorial Healthcare System
- Meritain Health
- MultiPlanMultiPlan PPOPHCS Network POSPHCS Network PPOPHCS Open Access PPO
- Optima HealthCommercial PPO
- PHCS
- Principal Life
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthCareChoice Plus POSNavigate HMONavigate POSOptions PPO
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