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Dr. Janak Shah, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 55
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Dr. Janak Shah, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 55
New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Janak Shah, MD is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, LA.
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Dr. Shah graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1995 and completed a residency at The University of Southern California - Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Janak Shah, MD is a Gastroenterologist in New Orleans, LA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Shah currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner and Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Shah has experience treating conditions like Pancreatitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Shah's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shah is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pancreatitis
Gallstones
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Pancreatitis
Gallstones
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Bile Duct Obstruction
Endoscopy
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Pancreas Surgeries
Gastroptosis
Cholangitis
Hypokalemia
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Esophageal Varices
Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Gastritis
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Anal or Rectal Pain
Colorectal Polyp
Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Nausea
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Abdominal Disorders
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Ascites
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Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Cyclical Vomiting
Cystic Fibrosis
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hiatal Hernia
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Ulcer
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Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Ultrasound
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

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Aetna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  2. 2 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121

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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Dr. Shah frequently treats the following conditions: Pancreatitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Janak Shah, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner and Ochsner Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Janak Shah, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Education
Medical Education
  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
    1995
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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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
  • Lac+Usc Medical Center
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • The University of Southern California - Los Angeles, CA
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

    180 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA

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