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Dr. Zaifi Shanavas, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 56
Dr. Zaifi Shanavas, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Zaifi Shanavas, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Silver Spring, MD.
Dr. Zaifi Shanavas, MD

Dr. Zaifi Shanavas, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 56
Silver Spring, MD
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Zaifi Shanavas, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Silver Spring, MD.
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About Dr. Zaifi Shanavas, MD

Dr. Shanavas graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Zaifi Shanavas, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Silver Spring, MD and has 30 years experience. Dr. Shanavas currently practices at Capital Gastroenterology Consultants PA and is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. Dr. Shanavas has experience treating conditions like Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Shanavas's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shanavas is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Enter a condition or procedure
Constipation
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Abdominal Pain
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Dysphagia
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Gastroptosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Nausea
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Colonoscopy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Colorectal Polyp
Diarrhea
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Crohn's Disease
Unexplained Weight Loss
Barrett's Esophagus
Endoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Ulcerative Colitis
Indigestion
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophagitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Gastritis
Anemia
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Esophageal Motility Disorders
Hepatitis B
Sigmoidoscopy
Vomiting Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Hemorrhoids
Heartburn
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Cirrhosis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Celiac Disease
Enteritis
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acid Reflux
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal Prolapse
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Cancer
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Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Chronic Gastritis
Coccygeal Pain
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Cyclical Vomiting
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
Dehydration
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Giardiasis
Helicobacter Pylori Gastrointestinal Tract Infection
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Small Intestine Cancer
Spleen Cyst
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Anal Cauterization
Bile Duct Procedure
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Select
  • Group Plan PPO
  • Coventry Health Care of Delaware HMO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Tricare
  • Open Access Plus
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare HMO
  • Kaiser Foundation Hospitals

Where Dr. Zaifi Shanavas, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Capital Gastroenterology Consultants PA
    10801 Lockwood Dr Ste 200, Silver Spring, MD 20901
  2. 2 Capital Digestive Care LLC
    20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 201, Germantown, MD 20876
  3. 3 Endoscopic Surgical Centre of Maryland-North
    15005 Shady Grove Rd Ste 300, Rockville, MD 20850
  4. 4 Capital Digestive Care LLC
    15001 Shady Grove Rd Ste 300, Rockville, MD 20850
    Monday
    07:45 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    07:45 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    07:45 - 16:30
    Thursday
    07:45 - 16:30
    Friday
    07:45 - 16:30

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Gastroenterology
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FAQs About Dr. Shanavas's Practice

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

Dr. Zaifi Shanavas, MD is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Zaifi Shanavas, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
    1996
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
  • George Washington University Hospital
    2000
Internship

Hospitals Where Dr. Zaifi Shanavas, MD Practices

  • MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

    18101 Prince Philip Dr, Olney, MD

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