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Dr. Nihar Shah, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.0 (2)
Map Pin Small Berkeley, CA
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Nihar Shah, MD

Dr. Nihar Shah, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Berkeley, CA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 17 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from St. Matthews University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus. Patients rated Dr. Shah an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Shah works at Practice in Berkeley, CA with other offices in Castro Valley, CA, Antioch, CA and Orinda, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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. Shah's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    2850 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 204-8120
  2. 2
    Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation
    20101 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94546 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 204-1844
  3. 3
    Office
    4053 Lone Tree Way Ste 201, Antioch, CA 94531 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (925) 776-7725
  4. 4
    Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation
    12 Camino Encinas, Orinda, CA 94563 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 204-8180

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  • Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus

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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    • 17 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1285998609
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • St. Matthews University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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