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Dr. Shirley Pua, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.2 (19)
Map Pin Small Visalia, CA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Shirley Pua, MD

Dr. Shirley Pua, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Visalia, CA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 43 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from University Santo Tomas and is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center. Dr. Pua, completed a residency at University TX MED BRANCH HOSPS. Patients rated Dr. Pua an average 3.2 star rating.

Dr. Pua works at Practice in Visalia, CA with other offices in Clive, IA and Hanford, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Anal or Rectal Pain, Constipation and Congenital Anomaly Intestine 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.

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Dr. Pua's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Visalia Medical Clinic Inc.
    5400 W Hillsdale Ave, Visalia, CA 93291 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 738-7532
  2. 2
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    1601 NW 114th St Ste 342, Clive, IA 50325 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (515) 223-4823
  3. 3
    Kaweah Health
    400 W Mineral King Ave, Visalia, CA 93291 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 624-2000
  4. 4
    Adventist Health Hanford
    115 Mall Dr, Hanford, CA 93230 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (559) 582-9000

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  • Kaweah Health Medical Center

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Anal or Rectal Pain
Constipation
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Anal or Rectal Pain
Constipation
Congenital Anomaly Intestine

Treatment frequency



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Anal or Rectal Pain
Constipation
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Hemorrhoids
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenitis
Gastritis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Celiac Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cirrhosis
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Dehydration
Duodenal Ulcer
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Ischemia
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Disease
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Unexplained Weight Loss
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Hepatitis
Vomiting Disorders
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopy
ERCP With Spincterotomy
Esophageal Dilatation
Esophageal Stenting
Esophagogastroscopy
Esophagoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoid Banding
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
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
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Polypectomy
Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    3.2
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    Based on 19 ratings
    Patient Ratings (19)
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 43 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1164426961
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University TX MED BRANCH HOSPS
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University Santo Tomas
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Pua has seen patients for Anal or Rectal Pain, Constipation and Congenital Anomaly Intestine, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Pua on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    19 patients have reviewed Dr. Pua. The overall rating for this provider is 3.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Pua.

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