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Dr. Christopher Shaver, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 51
Dr. Christopher Shaver, MD
3.7 (28 Ratings)

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Dr. Christopher Shaver, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Birmingham, AL.
Dr. Christopher Shaver, MD
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Dr. Christopher Shaver, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 51
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Christopher Shaver, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Birmingham, AL.

About

Dr. Christopher Shaver, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Birmingham, AL. They currently practice at Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates PC and are affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham, Brookwood Baptist Medical Center and Grandview Medical Center. Dr. Shaver has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shaver received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shaver also speaks Spanish. Dr. Shaver is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Constipation
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Intestinal Ulcer
Nausea
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Colorectal Polyp
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Chronic Care Management
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Joint Pain
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal Prolapse
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Blood Disorders
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Cancer
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Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Coccygeal Pain
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pharyngitis
Pinworm
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Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sebaceous Cysts
Shortness of Breath
Small Intestine Cancer
Spleen Cyst
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomal Ulcer
Throat Pain
Tobacco Use Disorder
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Fecal Impaction Removal
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Dental Blue 100/200/300
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Bga Pharmacy
    1 Independence Plz Ste 900, Birmingham, AL 35209

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shaver
3.7
Based on 28 Reviews
5 Stars (17)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (7)

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Apr 24, 2024
Dr. Shaver spent time with me in an unhurried fashion and had answers to my questions.He was interested in my past medical history beyond what I was seeing him for today. In other words - the whole person. I appreciated his willingness to listen.
Renee Kennedy — Apr 24, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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.

Internship

Internship
  • MUSC Medical Center
    1999
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • MUSC Medical Center
    2001
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Tampa General Hospital
    2004
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Shaver, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shaver's profile.

Dr. Shaver frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Shaver, MD is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham, Brookwood Baptist Medical Center and Grandview Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Shaver, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham

    810 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL

  • Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

    2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Birmingham, AL

  • Grandview Medical Center

    3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL