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Dr. Shajan Peter, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 55
Dr. Shajan Peter, MD
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Dr. Shajan Peter, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Birmingham, AL.
Dr. Shajan Peter, MD
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Dr. Shajan Peter, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 55
Birmingham, AL
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32 years of experience
Dr. Shajan Peter, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Birmingham, AL.

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Dr. Shajan Peter, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Birmingham, AL and has 32 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF TIRANES / FACULTY OF MEDICINE. They currently practice at Practice. Dr. Peter has experience treating conditions like Barrett's Esophagus and Gastrointestinal Bleeding among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Peter received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Peter is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Barrett's Esophagus
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Barrett's Esophagus
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Barrett's Esophagus
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Bile Duct Obstruction
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Congenital Achalasia
Crohn's Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Hepatitis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
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
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    National POS
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
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    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Uab Hospital Birmingham
    619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 934-6600
  2. 2 Mary Lewis Skilled Nursing Facility
    1717 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 934-3411

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3.4
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1 Star (2)

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May 05, 2022
I've had several EGD surgeries done by Dr Appukuttan Sugandha and he has always been very friendly as well as professional. Highly recommend him.
Anthony Seagle — May 05, 2022
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF TIRANES / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shajan Peter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Peter's profile.

Dr. Peter frequently treats the following conditions: Barrett's Esophagus and Gastrointestinal Bleeding. See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Shajan Peter, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.