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Dr. Ira Shocket, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 69
Dr. Ira Shocket, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ira Shocket, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, DC.
Dr. Ira Shocket, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Ira Shocket, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 69
Washington, DC
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ira Shocket, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, DC.

About Dr. Ira Shocket, MD

Dr. Shocket graduated from University Of Virginia Healthcare System|University of Virginia Medical Center in 1984 and completed a residency at University Hospital. Dr. Ira Shocket, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Washington, DC and has 42 years experience. Dr. Shocket currently practices at MedStar Health Gastroenterology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC and is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Shocket has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhoids, Nausea and Inflammatory Bowel Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Shocket's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shocket is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Crohn's Disease
Constipation
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Crohn's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Nausea
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Vomiting Disorders
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Diarrhea
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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastritis
Intestinal Ulcer
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Anemia
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Abdominal Pain
Unexplained Weight Loss
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Dysphagia
Endoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Chronic Gastritis
Esophagitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Duodenitis
Gastric Ulcer
Duodenal Ulcer
Barrett's Esophagus
Vitamin_Deficiency
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Intestinal Obstruction
Acute Gastritis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Cyclical Vomiting
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Ulcer
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Giardiasis
Heartburn
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Sphingolipidosis
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Stenosis
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Bakery & Confectionary Union Plan
  • GEHA
  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • MedHealthInsurance
  • Advantage Health Solutions
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • Blue Choice Network POS
    HealthyBlue 2.0
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    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maryland
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  • Southern Health PPO
  • Coventry Health Care of Delaware PPO
  • Blue Advantage PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • One Net PPO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Cigna Network
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    Cigna POS
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
    Cigna
  • Aetna POS
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    Aetna EPO
    Aetna PPO
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  • Emblem Health
  • Principal Life
  • Golden Rule
  • Blue Choice HMO
  • National Elevator
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    Blue Choice
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    Blue Advantage Plus HMO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • CoreSource
  • United Healthcare POS
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    United Healthcare

Where Dr. Ira Shocket, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Medstar Gastroenterology
    106 Irving St NW Ste 205, Washington, DC 20010
  2. 2 Medstar Gastroenterology
    8401 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
  3. 3 Chevy Chase Endoscopy Center
    5530 Wisconsin Ave Ste 500, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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Sep 06, 2024
Dr. Shocket takes his time with patients and is very smart. Kind, understanding and clever, his manner with patients is terrific.
Margo M. — Sep 06, 2024
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Meet Dr. Ira Shocket, MD

Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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FAQs About Dr. Shocket's Practice

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

Dr. Shocket frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhoids, Nausea and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ira Shocket, MD is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ira Shocket, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University Of Virginia Healthcare System|University of Virginia Medical Center
    1984
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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
  • Boston University Hospital
    1985
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University Hospital
    1987
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Boston Va Medical Center
    1989
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Ira Shocket, MD Practices

  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC

  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC

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