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Dr. Christopher Shih, MD

Gastroenterology*
5.0 (25)
Map Pin Small Ephrata, PA
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Christopher Shih, MD

Dr. Christopher Shih, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Ephrata, PA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and is affiliated with Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital, Lancaster General Hospital and Upmc Lititz. Dr. Shih, completed a residency at University of Pennsylvania. Patients rated Dr. Shih an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Shih works at Practice in Ephrata, PA with other offices in Lancaster, PA and Elizabethtown, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Shih's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Mid-atlantic Gastrointestinal Center II
    4140 Oregon Pike, Ephrata, PA 17522 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (717) 869-4600
  2. 2
    Office
    2141 Harrisburg Pike Ste 231, Lancaster, PA 17601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (717) 869-4600
  3. 3
    Obgyn of Lancaster Norlanco Site
    426 Cloverleaf Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (717) 869-4600
  4. 4
    Penn. Medicine Lgh Holistic Therapy
    2112 Harrisburg Pike Ste 202, Lancaster, PA 17601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (717) 544-3400

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital
  • Lancaster General Hospital
  • Upmc Lititz

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
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Treatment frequency



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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Disorders
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Ascites
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Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
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
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Roundworm
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Splenomegaly
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Acid Reflux Surgery
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
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
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
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    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Capital Blue Cross
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    • Geisinger Health Plan
    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Mandarin
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    NPI Number
    • 1881699445
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Pennsylvania
    Residency
    Internship
    • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • HARVARD Medical School
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Christopher Shih, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Shih is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Shih accepts Anthem, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    Dr. Shih has seen patients for Intestinal Diverticulitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shih on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    25 patients have reviewed Dr. Shih. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shih.

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