Dr. Janak Shah, MD

Gastroenterology ·  Male · Age 48

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Dr. Janak Shah, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in New Orleans, LA and has been practicing for 24 years. He specializes in gastroenterology.

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(504) 266-0058

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Dr. Shah's Top Procedures and Conditions

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Gastrointestinal Diseases
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Shah treats Gastrointestinal Diseases more than 96% of his peers

Dr. Shah treats this condition more than 96% of his peers

Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Shah treats Cholecystitis and Gallstones more than 95% of his peers

Dr. Shah treats this condition more than 95% of his peers

Rating Includes other areas of care:

  • Acute Cholecystitis
  • Cholecystitis
  • Gallstones
Stomach Diseases
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Shah treats Stomach Diseases more than 95% of his peers

Dr. Shah treats this condition more than 95% of his peers

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Dr. Shah's conditions and procedures:

  • Abdominal Disorders
  • Anal or Rectal Pain
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
  • Benign Tumor
  • Bile Duct Procedure
  • Cancer
  • Celiac Disease
  • Cholecystitis and Gallstones
  • Cholelithiasis
  • Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Duodenal Ulcer
  • Duodenitis
  • Dysphagia
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
  • Enteritis
  • ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
  • Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Esophageal Diseases
  • Esophageal Diverticulum
  • Esophageal Ulcer
  • Esophageal Varices
  • Esophagitis
  • Gastric Ulcer
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroenterology Procedures
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases
  • Heartburn
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Nausea
  • Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
  • Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
  • Non-Neonatal Jaundice
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pyloric Stenosis
  • Reflux Esophagitis
  • Small Intestine Cancer
  • Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Stomach Diseases
  • Ulcer
  • Unexplained Weight Loss

About Me

Biography

I joined Ochsner Medical Center in 2015 as the Section Head of Advanced Endoscopy. I completed my training in Gastroenterology and Advanced Endoscopy at the University of Pennsylvania.  Before joining Ochsner, I spent over 10 years practicing in...
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Specialties

  • Gastroenterology

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology
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Education

Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
Fellowship Hospital
Lac+Usc Medical Center
Residency Hospital
Lac+Usc Medical Center
Internship Hospital
1995
Boston University School of Medicine
Medical School
Boston University
Undergraduate School
1995

Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Ochsner Medical Center

New Orleans, LA

71% Patient experience rating, 2% higher than the national average

  • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2018)

73% Patient experience rating, 4% higher than the national average

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