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Dr. John Shekleton, MD
Overview of Dr. John Shekleton, MD
Dr. John Shekleton, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Tucson, AZ. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine and is affiliated with Oro Valley Hospital, Frankfort Regional Medical Center and Northwest Medical Center. Dr. Shekleton, completed a residency at St Johns Mercy Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Shekleton an average 3.8 star rating.
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Dr. Shekleton's Office Locations
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Catherine Westerband MD PC1871 W Orange Grove Rd Ste 101, Tucson, AZ 85704 Directions (520) 219-8342
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Commonwealth Specialists of Kentucky LLC279 Kings Daughters Dr Ste 308, Frankfort, KY 40601 Directions (502) 875-7000
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Northwest Medical Center6200 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741 Directions (520) 544-5502
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Office1521 E Tangerine Rd Ste 123, Oro Valley, AZ 85755 Directions (520) 901-6336
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- Oro Valley Hospital
- Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Northwest Medical Center
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Dysphagia
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Acute Gastritis
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Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anemia
Ascites
Barrett's Esophagus
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
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Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
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Cirrhosis
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Crohn's Disease
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Dysentery
Enteritis
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Lactose Intolerance
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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Diseases
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenic Infarct
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Swallowing Disorders
Ulcerative Colitis
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting
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Colon Cancer Screening
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Duodenal Polypectomy
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ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Manometry
pH Probe
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
Dysphagia
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Pancreatitis
Dysphagia
Unexplained Weight Loss
Pancreatitis
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Hemorrhoids
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
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Manometry
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
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Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
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Biliary Atresia
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Biliary Cirrhosis
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Boerhaave's Syndrome
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Bowel Strangulation
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Celiac Disease
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Cholangitis
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Colorectal Cancer
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Congenital Achalasia
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Congenital Anomaly Intestine
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Cyclical Vomiting
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Dehydration
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
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Esophageal Diverticulum
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Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
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Fatty Liver Disease
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Food Allergy
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Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
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Hemochromatosis
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Hepatitis
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Hepatitis A
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Hepatitis B
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Hepatitis B - Immune Response
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Hepatorenal Syndrome
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Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
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Ileus
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Indigestion
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
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Ischemic Colitis
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Lactose Intolerance
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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
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Megacolon
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Mesenteric Panniculitis
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Pancreatic Pseudocyst
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Peptic Ulcer
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Potassium Deficiency
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Pouchitis
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis
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Proctoptosis
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Rectal Bleeding
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Rectal Diseases
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Rectal Prolapse
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Rectal Ulcer
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Retroperitoneum Cancer
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Splenic Infarct
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Splenomegaly
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Stomal Ulcer
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Swallowing Disorders
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
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Viral Enteritis
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Viral Hepatitis
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Vitamin_Deficiency
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Vomiting
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Biliary Drainage
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Colon Cancer Screening
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Colonoscopy
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Colorectal Cancer Screening
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Gallbladder Scan
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Hepatitis A Screening
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Hepatitis B Virus Screening
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Hepatitis C Virus Screening
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Hepatitis Screening
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Impedance Testing
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Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
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Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
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Liver Biopsy
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Liver Function Test
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pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
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About Dr. John Shekleton, MD
Specialties*
- Gastroenterology
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Years of Experience
- 39 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1649277666
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- Tulane University Hospital
Fellowship
Residency
- St Johns Mercy Medical Center
Residency
Internship
- St Johns Mercy Medical Center
Internship
Medical Education
- University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Medical Education
Undergraduate School
- St Louis University
Undergraduate School
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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