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Dr. Shajan Peter, MD
Overview of Dr. Shajan Peter, MD
Dr. Shajan Peter, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Birmingham, AL. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 32 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF TIRANES / FACULTY OF MEDICINE. Patients rated Dr. Peter an average 3.4 star rating.
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Dr. Peter's Office Locations
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Uab Hospital Birmingham619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249 Directions (205) 934-6600
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Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233 Directions (205) 934-3411
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Barrett's Esophagus
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Acute Gastritis
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Anemia
Ascites
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Biliary Cirrhosis
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Celiac Disease
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VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
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Duodenal Ulcer
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Hemorrhoids
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Retroperitoneum Cancer
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
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Duodenal Polypectomy
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ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
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Acute Gastritis
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Alcoholic Cirrhosis
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Anal or Rectal Pain
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Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
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Biliary Cirrhosis
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Bowel Strangulation
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Celiac Disease
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Cholangitis
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Congenital Achalasia
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Crohn's Disease
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Cystic Fibrosis
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
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Duodenal Cancer
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Duodenitis
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Dysentery
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E. coli Food Poisoning
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Enteritis
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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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Gas-Bloat Syndrome
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Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
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Hemochromatosis
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Hepatitis A
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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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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Liver Damage from Alcohol
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Mesenteric Panniculitis
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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Pancreatic Pseudocyst
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Pelvic Abscess
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Peptic Ulcer
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Pouchitis
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis
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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
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Pyloric Stenosis
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Rectal Ulcer
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Stomal Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
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Unexplained Weight Loss
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Viral Hepatitis
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Colon Cancer Screening
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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 Screening
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Impedance Testing
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Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
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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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Ultrasound, Endoanal
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Ultrasound, Esophageal
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Specialties*
- Gastroenterology
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Years of Experience
- 32 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
- 1871765552
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- UNIVERSITY OF TIRANES / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
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