Dr. Shilen Lakhani, MD

Dr. Shilen Lakhani, MD

GastroenterologyMaleAge 48

Gastroenterology

Dr. Shilen Lakhani, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Reston, VA and has over 22 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Marshall University School of Medicine|Marshall University|Marshall University School of Medicine|Marshall University|Marshall University School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center. His office accepts new patients.

Locations

Gastro Health - Miami/16855

Gastro Health - Reston1939 Roland Clarke Pl Ste 200 Reston, VA 20191
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Dr. Lakhani is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center Reston, a highly rated hospital.

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Dr. Lakhani's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lakhani

4.2

Based on 48 ratings

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Idiot doctor
Loser 3rd world country doctor.. AVIID AT ALL COSTS!
What went well
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What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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NAS – Mar 25, 2023
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Appointment with Dr. Lakhani
I had my first appointment with Dr. Shilen Lakhani I was very happy and impressed with him, listened to me well and explained the potential cause and path going forward. He did not seem to rush and very pleasant to talk to.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Bharti K – Jan 26, 2023
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It was a virtual appointment. He started promptly and I did not feel that he was rushed in any way. We went over my medications and tweaked the directions for use. I felt that the appointment was comprehensive. I was totally satisfied.
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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Feb 06, 2021
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Great Doc! Took the time to answer all of my many questions. I was also pleased that he did his homework in reviewing my medical history, labs, scans to consider the whole person.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Lydia – Jan 15, 2021
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Very good experience, especially at his office labs
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David P Gabello – Jan 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 20, 2020
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excellent
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yes – Nov 06, 2020
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The setting of the office overlooking the pond is certainly spectacular. Tension just disappeared.
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Allen – Oct 30, 2020
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Dr. Lakhani is one of many gastroenterologists in a learn practice. I think he is very good at explaining my conditions, prescribing me the appropriate medication, and aiding me with my gastrointestinal (GI) problems. I would easily recommend him to anyone look for a gastroenterologist.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 27, 2020
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Very knowledgeable and thorough. Listened to my concerns. All the Doctors in this GI Group are top notch.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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John Szydloski – Sep 26, 2020
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Dr Lakhani was on time for my visit, clear in his explanation of my diagnosis and helpful with his suggestions for managing my condition. He answered all my questions and advised me how to handle an emergency if my symptoms worsened or recurred. He was very professional and concise.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kelly Smith – Sep 25, 2020
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Outstanding... Lakhani has been wonderful for over 10 years...
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 25, 2020
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Excellent care by Dr. Lakhani and his team.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Reza A – Jul 24, 2020
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He prescribed me suppositories and chemo drugs (for crohns) without telling me about either of them ahead of time (I found out when I picked them up at the pharmacy). Also claimed to order a test kit to be shipped to my house, and it never showed up. Second time that's happened. Also tried to rush me into furthering my course of crohns medication, when it turned out I had an infection instead. Seemingly an incredibly disorganized office. Honestly one of the worst doctor/patient relationships I've ever had in my life.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jul 22, 2020
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Consistently excellent service.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Lisa Hunter – Jul 17, 2020
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Actually had a colonoscopy and subsequent visit with Dr Lakhani. All concerned were very professional and everything went well
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 25, 2020
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Dr. Lakani has been my GI doctor for several years and I would highly recommend him. He is very skilled and I appreciate that he takes the extra time to explain conditions/procedures/options. In my experiences with Dr. Lakhani, I know that I am in good hands.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kathleen McCarthy – Jun 03, 2020
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Dr. Lakhani is always thorough, kind and extremely knowledgeable. He is a fabulous doctor and my go to guy for anything gastro related.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Krstina Herbst – Jun 02, 2020
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Tele-visit. Easy to schedule. Dr. Lakhani was up-to-speed on my medical history, listened to my symptoms and primary physician's recommendations, and provided me with a course of action and possible diagnoses of my condition. As always, he was friendly and professional.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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N – May 10, 2020
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Dr. Lakani met with me virtually over Zoom. He spent time with me and he followed up immediately to have procedures scheduled into the future and medications refilled. Always top notch - including follow up. I always feel taken care of!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dana C. – Apr 08, 2020
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Experience
Background

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for Virginia
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Dr. Lakhani's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Lakhani treats Gas-Bloat Syndrome more than 99% of his peers

Dr. Lakhani treats this condition more than 99% of his peers

Constipation
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Lakhani treats Constipation more than 96% of his peers

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

Gastritis
very high
very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Lakhani treats Gastritis more than 95% of his peers

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

Dr. Lakhani's conditions and procedures:

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Achalasia
  • Anal or Rectal Pain
  • Anemia
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
  • Bile Duct Obstruction
  • Biliary Atresia
  • Biliary Disorders
  • Celiac Disease
  • Cholecystitis and Gallstones
  • Cirrhosis
  • Colitis
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colon Disorders
  • Colon Polyp
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Dehydration
  • Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
  • Diarrhea
  • Diverticulitis
  • Diverticulosis
  • Duodenal Ulcer
  • Duodenitis
  • Dysentery
  • Dysphagia
  • Enteritis
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
  • Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Esophageal Dilation
  • Esophageal Diverticulum
  • Esophageal Motility Disorders
  • Esophageal Ulcer
  • Esophageal Varices
  • Esophagitis
  • Food Allergy
  • Gallstones
  • Gas-Bloat Syndrome
  • Gastric Ulcer
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases
  • Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
  • Gastroparesis
  • Heartburn
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B - Immune Response
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hernia
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Ileus
  • Impedance Testing
  • Indigestion
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Ischemic Colitis
  • Liver Damage from Alcohol
  • Malnutrition
  • Nausea
  • Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
  • Non-Neonatal Jaundice
  • Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pyloric Stenosis
  • Reflux Esophagitis
  • Stomal Ulcer
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Unexplained Weight Loss
  • VAP Lipid Testing
  • Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
  • Viral Hepatitis
  • Vomiting Disorders
  • Wireless pH Testing

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(202) 753-6577

Dr. Lakhani accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Aetna HMO
Choice Plus POS II
Select
Anthem
Balanced-VA PPO
BlueCare-VA
BlueChoice Adv Open Access (Select Network)-VA
Bronze OAEPO-VA
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HealthKeepers Bronze-VA
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HealthKeepers Catastrophic-VA
HealthKeepers Gold OAPOS-VA
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HealthKeepers Gold X (via Exchange)-VA
HealthKeepers Gold-VA
HealthKeepers Gold-VA POS
HealthKeepers Gold-VA POS Plus
HealthKeepers Platinum OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Silver OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Silver Pathway OAPOS-VA
HealthKeepers Silver X (via Exchange)-VA
HealthKeepers Silver-VA
HealthKeepers Silver-VA POS
HealthKeepers Silver-VA POS Plus
HealthKeepers-VA HMO
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Individual Basic BlueCare-VA
Individual Basic KeyCare-VA
Individual KeyCare HSA-VA
Individual KeyCare Preferred-VA
Individual KeyCare-VA
KeyCare Flexible Choice-VA
KeyCare Healthsmart Enhanced Rx-VA
KeyCare Healthsmart-VA
KeyCare-VA POS
KeyCare-VA PPO
Lumenos HSA-VA
National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
National (BlueCard) PPO
Option I-VA
Pathway Tiered Hospital-VA
Pathway X Tiered Hospital Network-VA
Platinum OAEPO-VA
Platinum-VA PPO
Silver OAEPO-VA
Silver-VA PPO
The Local Choice-VA
Virginia Advantage
Virginia Basic
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
KeyCare PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Card PPO
Caprock Health Plans
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Choice Advantage
Blue Preferred PPO
HealthyBlue 2.0
HealthyBlue Advantage
Cigna
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
Open Access
Open Access Plus
Coventry Health Care
First Health
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Humana
Choice Care PPO
Medicare
MultiPlan
MultiPlan PPO
PHCS Network PPO
UnitedHealthCare
Choice Plus POS
Options PPO
United Healthcare

About Me

Biography

This physician is accepting telehealth visits.

Specialties

  • Gastroenterology

Board Certifications

Education

2007
Georgetown University Hospital Department Of Gastroenterology|Georgetown University Hospital Department Of Gastroenterology|Georgetown University Hospital Department Of Gastroenterology|Washington Hospital Center|Washington Hospital Center
Fellowship Hospital
2004
Georgetown University Hospital Dept Of Internal Medicine
Residency Hospital
2001
Marshall University School of Medicine|Marshall University|Marshall University School of Medicine|Marshall University|Marshall University School of Medicine
Medical School

Languages

  • English
  • Gujarati

Awards

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. Shilen Lakhani, MD?

New patients may call (202) 753-6577 to make an appointment.

Does Dr. Shilen Lakhani, MD accept any insurance plans?

A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Healthgrades insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

Does Dr. Shilen Lakhani, MD accept new patients?

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shilen Lakhani, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lakhani's profile.

What conditions does Dr. Shilen Lakhani, MD treat?

Dr. Lakhani frequently treats the following conditions: Gas-Bloat Syndrome, Constipation, and Gastritis. See more on Healthgrades.

What is Dr. Shilen Lakhani, MD's office address?

Dr. Lakhani's office is located at 1939 Roland Clarke Pl Ste 200, Reston, VA 20191. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

What languages is Dr. Shilen Lakhani, MD fluent in?

Dr. Lakhani is able to speak Gujarati and English. View profile to see all.

Is Dr. Shilen Lakhani, MD affiliated with any hospitals?

Dr. Shilen Lakhani, MD is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center.

Is Dr. Shilen Lakhani, MD a board-certified professional?

Yes, Dr. Shilen Lakhani, MD holds board certifications in Gastroenterology.

How much experience does Dr. Shilen Lakhani, MD have?

Dr. Lakhani has over 21 years of healthcare experience.

Does Dr. Shilen Lakhani, MD receive good ratings from patients?

There is a star rating of 4.2/5 for Dr. Shilen Lakhani, MD. Patients say that the provider listened & answered questions well and the appointment wasn't rushed. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.

Affiliated Hospitals

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Reston Hospital Center

Reston, VA

64% Patients that would definitely recommend, 6% lower than the national average

24 Awards Received

Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)