Dr. Shyam J. Thakkar M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1307 Federal St Suite 301 Pittsburgh PA, 15212About
Dr. Shyam Thakkar is a gastroenterologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Thakkar 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. Thakkar performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Temple University School of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- TLC PROFILE AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS of HARIDRA KHANDA - An AYURVREDIC FORMULATION.
- Retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma presenting as lower gastrointestinal bleeding: a case report and review of the literature.
- Correlation of the presence and extent of loss of heterozygosity mutations with histological classifications of Barrett's esophagus.
- Intraductal oncocytic papillary neoplasm of the pancreas: a case of a second neoplasm in a pancreas cancer survivor.
Treatments
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatitis
- Obesity
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Colon Polyps
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
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