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Dr. Christopher Shaver, MD

Internal Medicine*
3.7 (28)
Map Pin Small Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Christopher Shaver, MD

Dr. Christopher Shaver, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Shaver, completed a fellowship at Tampa General Hospital. Dr. Shaver, completed a residency at MUSC Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Shaver an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Shaver works at Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC in Birmingham, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Constipation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Shaver's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Bga Pharmacy
    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, Birmingham, AL 35209 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 271-8000

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham
  • Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
  • Grandview Medical Center

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Constipation
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Intestinal Ulcer
Nausea
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Colorectal Polyp
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Chronic Care Management
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Joint Pain
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal Prolapse
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Cancer
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Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Coccygeal Pain
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pharyngitis
Pinworm
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Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sebaceous Cysts
Shortness of Breath
Small Intestine Cancer
Spleen Cyst
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Throat Pain
Tobacco Use Disorder
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Fecal Impaction Removal
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    3.7
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    Based on 28 ratings
    Patient Ratings (28)
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
    (7)
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    About Dr. Christopher Shaver, MD

    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1407800378
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Tampa General Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • MUSC Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • MUSC Medical Center
    Internship
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Christopher Shaver, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Shaver is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Shaver has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Shaver works at Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC in Birmingham, AL. View the full address on Dr. Shaver’s profile.

    Dr. Shaver has seen patients for Constipation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shaver on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    28 patients have reviewed Dr. Shaver. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shaver.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Shaver, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Shaver appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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