Nirish S Shah MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
100 Rice Mine Rd Tuscaloosa AL, 35406About
Dr. Nirish Shah is a gastroenterologist practicing in Tuscaloosa, AL. Dr. Shah specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Shah performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
B.J. Medical College 2001
Provider Details
Treatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Indigestion
- Diverticulosis
- Hepatitis C
- Pain
- Gas
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Nearby Providers
- Mr. Julius DeWayne Tooson MD1774 MCFARLAND BLVD N TUSCALOOSA AL 35406
- Mr. Clarence Donald Howe MD1774 Mcfarland Blvd N Tuscaloosa AL 35406
- Dr. Subramaniam Bala Sundar MD1774 Mcfarland Blvd N Tuscaloosa AL 35406
- Dr. Shahbaz Qureshi MD100 Rice Mine Rd N Tuscaloosa AL 35406
- Dr. Gopal K Kaza MD100 RICE MINE RD N TUSCALOOSA AL 35406
- Dr. Howard Stanton Brown M.D.511 Energy Center Blvd Northport AL 35473