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Dr. Christopher Shih, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 53
Dr. Christopher Shih, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Shih, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Ephrata, PA.
Dr. Christopher Shih, MD

Dr. Christopher Shih, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 53
Ephrata, PA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Shih, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Ephrata, PA.
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About Dr. Christopher Shih, MD

Dr. Shih graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1998 and completed a residency at University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Christopher Shih, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Ephrata, PA and has 28 years experience. Dr. Shih currently practices at Regional Gastroenterology Associates of Lancaster LTD and is affiliated with Lancaster General Hospital. Dr. Shih has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Infectious Diarrheal Disease, Enteritis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Crohn's Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Shih's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shih also speaks Mandarin. Dr. Shih is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Enteritis
Constipation
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Enteritis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Sigmoidoscopy
Unexplained Weight Loss
Nausea
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Dysentery
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Viral Enteritis
Hemorrhoids
Ulcerative Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Esophageal Varices
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Abdominal Pain
Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Malnutrition
Intestinal Obstruction
Dysphagia
Diarrhea
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Barrett's Esophagus
Peptic Ulcer
Endoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gastroptosis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Vomiting Disorders
Cyclical Vomiting
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hepatitis C
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Colorectal Polyp
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Dehydration
Anemia
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Gastritis
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Colon Cancer
Esophagitis
Hypokalemia
Reflux Esophagitis
Abdominal Disorders
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Bowel Strangulation
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
E. coli Food Poisoning
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Giardiasis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition in Pregnancy
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Roundworm
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Splenomegaly
Stomach Diseases
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Dental
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Choice Advantage
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • KeyCare PPO

Where Dr. Christopher Shih, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Regional Gastroenterology Associates of Lancaster LTD
    4140 Oregon Pike, Ephrata, PA 17522
  2. 2 Lanaster General Hospital
    2112 Harrisburg Pike Ste 202, Lancaster, PA 17601
  3. 3 Office
    2141 Harrisburg Pike Ste 231, Lancaster, PA 17601
  4. 4 Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center
    2160 State Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601

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Meet Dr. Christopher Shih, MD

Languages Spoken
Mandarin
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Shih's Practice

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

Dr. Shih frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Infectious Diarrheal Disease, Enteritis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Crohn's Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Shih, MD is affiliated with Lancaster General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Shih, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    1998
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania
    1999
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University of Pennsylvania
    2001
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    2004
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Christopher Shih, MD Practices

  • Lancaster General Hospital

    555 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA

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