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Dr. Shailaja Behara, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.0 (46)
Map Pin Small Shenandoah, TX
Accepting new patients
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Overview of Dr. Shailaja Behara, MD

Dr. Shailaja Behara, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Shenandoah, TX. Dr. Behara, completed a fellowship at Cook Co Hospital. Dr. Behara, completed a residency at Saint Francis Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Behara an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Behara works at Regional Digestive Consultants PA in Shenandoah, TX with other offices in Humble, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Esophagitis 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.

Dr. Behara's Office Locations

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    Regional Digestive Consultants PA
    920 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 480, Shenandoah, TX 77380 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Regional Digestive Consultants, PA
    18955 N Memorial Dr Ste 430, Humble, TX 77338 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Esophagitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Nausea
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Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acid Reflux
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Disorders
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Diverticulitis
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hiatal Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Biliary Drainage
Capsule Endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Esophageal Dilatation
Esophageal Manometry
Esophageal pH Monitoring
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoid Banding
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
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Polypectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
Upper GI Series
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • First Health
    • Humana
    • Humana Health Plan of Texas
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    Ratings & Reviews

    3.0
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    Based on 46 ratings
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    4 Star
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    About Dr. Shailaja Behara, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1255318044
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Cook Co Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Saint Francis Hospital
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

    46 patients have reviewed Dr. Behara. The overall rating for this provider is 3.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Behara.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Behara, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Behara 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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