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Dr. Joseph Shelton, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 52
Dr. Joseph Shelton, MD
4.7 (116 Ratings)

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Dr. Joseph Shelton, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Worth, TX.
Dr. Joseph Shelton, MD
4.7 (116 Ratings)
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Dr. Joseph Shelton, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 52
Fort Worth, TX
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Shelton, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Worth, TX.

About

Dr. Shelton graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2000 and completed a residency at University Tx Southwestern/Parkland Hospital. Dr. Joseph Shelton, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Fort Worth, TX and has 25 years experience. Dr. Shelton currently practices at Texas Digestive Disease Consultants and are affiliated with Texas Health Fort Worth and Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center-Fort Worth. Dr. Shelton has experience treating conditions like Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Barrett's Esophagus and Dysphagia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shelton received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 116 times. Dr. Shelton's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shelton is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Barrett's Esophagus
Dysphagia
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Barrett's Esophagus
Dysphagia
Constipation
Pyloric Stenosis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Bile Duct Obstruction
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Liver Biopsy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Ascites
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Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Cholangitis
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Atresia Without Fistula
Esophageal Diverticulum
Food Allergy
G6PD Deficiency Anemia
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Long COVID Disorder
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pinworm
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Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
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
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Function Test
Pancreas Surgeries
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 TDDC Fort Worth-Downtown
    900 W Magnolia Ave Ste 100, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Patient Satisfaction

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4.7
Based on 116 Reviews
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1 Star (8)

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May 09, 2025
Thanks to his thorough discussion he found a solution to one of my most uncomfortable symptoms resulting from the removal of my gallbladder.
— May 09, 2025
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Tx Southwestern/Parkland Hospital
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor University Medical Center
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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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. Joseph Shelton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shelton's profile.

Dr. Shelton frequently treats the following conditions: Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Barrett's Esophagus and Dysphagia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Shelton, MD is affiliated with Texas Health Fort Worth and Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center-Fort Worth.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Shelton, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Texas Health Fort Worth

    1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX

  • Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center-Fort Worth

    1400 8th Ave, Fort Worth, TX