Dr. Aaron J Shiels M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
401 Roxbury Rd Rockford IL, 61107About
Dr. Aaron Shiels is a gastroenterologist practicing in Rockford, IL. Dr. Shiels 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. Shiels performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Washington Center / School of Medicine 1997
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1997
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Vasopressin-stimulated Ca2+ spiking in vascular smooth muscle cells involves phospholipase D.
- Lessons from my first year in practice.
- Vascular KCNQ potassium channels as novel targets for the control of mesenteric artery constriction by vasopressin, based on studies in single cells, pressurized arteries, and in vivo measurements of mesenteric vascular resistance.
Awards
- Golden Apple Award .
Treatments
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopy (esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
- Esophageal Ph Monitoring
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (peg)
- Ambulatory pH Monitoring (Bravo© pH)
- Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC)
Professional Memberships
- Board Certtified Gastroenterologist
- Professional Member American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Professional Member American Gastroenterological Association
- Professional Member American College of Gastroenterology
Fellowships
- University School of Medicine 2004
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