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Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD

Accepting New Patients
(Dr. Atul Shah)
Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology
Seth G.S. Medical College (1977)
Professional interests include: depression, liver cancer, Crohn's disease, and more.
10 St Patricks Drive
Waldorf, MD 20603

Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD is a gastroenterologist in Waldorf, MD specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Seth G.S. Medical College in 1977 and has 49 years of experience. Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD is affiliated with MedStar Health, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP - SOUTHERN MARYLAND LLC.

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Office Locations

10 St Patricks Drive
Waldorf, MD 20603
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10403 Hospital Drive Building B, Suite 102
Clinton, MD 20735
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130 Hospital Road Suite 303
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
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Some issues Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD can help you with:

Colectomy (Colon Resection)

Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.

A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.

After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:

  • Colostomy, in which the remaining portion of the colon is attached to the abdominal opening.
  • Ileostomy, in which the small intestine is attached to the abdominal opening.

An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the colon will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the colon to heal following surgery.

A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Enteroscopy

Enteroscopy visually examines the small bowel and identifies such issues as bleeding, tumors, polyps, ulcers, and swollen lymph nodes. Common reasons this exam may be ordered are abnormal X-ray results and unexplained diarrhea.

Enteroscopies may be used alone or in combination with other procedures. For example, if a doctor suspects malignancy (cancer) in the small bowel, she may use an enteroscope to take a sample of tissue from the small bowel and have it examined in a laboratory. If there is a blockage in the small intestine that cannot be surgically removed, an enteroscopy-guided stent placement may help relieve some of the symptoms associated with the obstruction. Enteroscopes may also be used to treat intestinal bleeding and remove abnormal growths like tumors and polyps, as well as foreign objects that might have found their way into the small bowel.

There are several ways to perform an enteroscopy:

  • Push enteroscopy involves the use of a long tube with a camera, called an enteroscope. Depending on the location of the problem, the enteroscope is either passed through the mouth or rectum. This technique is often used to detect and stop bleeding in the upper small intestine.
  • Balloon enteroscopy uses scopes that have tiny balloons at the tip. The balloons inflate and deflate to help make the passage of the scope into the small bowel easier. This method is used when there is a need to access and treat certain parts of the small intestine that push enteroscopy cannot reach.
  • Capsule enteroscopy involves swallowing a capsule with a tiny camera inside it. As the capsule travels through the small intestine, the camera records and sends images that are then downloaded and analyzed by the doctor. The capsule eventually leaves the body during bowel movement. If the doctor needs to visualize the entire small intestine, capsule enteroscopy is the only option. The only drawback to this technique is that it cannot be combined with any treatment.

Enteroscopy is typically performed at the doctor's office and takes about 20 to 30 minutes, but may take longer if combined with another procedure. Patients may have a sore throat for a few hours if the scope was inserted through the mouth. Normal activities may be resumed about 24 hours following enteroscopy.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

colonoscopy
colonoscopy with biopsy
colonoscopy with endoscopic mucosal resection
colonoscopy with submucosal injection
EGD with biopsy
EGD with esophageal dilation
EGD with lesion removal
endoscopy
gastrointestinal biopsy
gastrointestinal procedures
hemorrhoid banding
removal of lesion

By Affordability:

colonoscopy for treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding
lipase test

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD performed more colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with endoscopic mucosal resection, colonoscopy with submucosal injection, EGD with biopsy, EGD with esophageal dilation, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopy, gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, hemorrhoid banding, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for colonoscopy for treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding, and lipase test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

preventive care
screening colonoscopy

By Affordability:

colonoscopy with endoscopic mucosal resection
endoscopic mucosal resection

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD performed more preventive care, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for colonoscopy with endoscopic mucosal resection, and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

blood draw
blood tests
complete blood count
phlebotomy for lab tests

By Affordability:

blood count tests
complete blood count
EGD for treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding
hemorrhoid ligation
upper endoscopy for treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD performed more blood draw, blood tests, complete blood count (CBC), and phlebotomy for lab tests procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for blood count tests, complete blood count (CBC), EGD for treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding, hemorrhoid ligation, and upper endoscopy for treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Waldorf, MD during 2012 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 140
anastomosis 20
blood draw 260
catheterization 20
diabetes management 36
diagnostic procedures 739
doctor visit 1635
esophageal dilation 102
foreign body removal 18
gastrointestinal procedures 1074
hospital care 115
inpatient care 115
lab tests 727
minimally invasive procedures 1062
nursing home care 108
preventive care 408
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 739
thyroid function tests 20
ultrasound (sonogram) 140

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Waldorf, MD during 2013 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 108
blood draw 238
diabetes management 33
diagnostic procedures 650
doctor visit 1632
esophageal dilation 136
gastrointestinal procedures 1238
hospital care 62
inpatient care 62
lab tests 656
minimally invasive procedures 979
nursing home care 99
preventive care 480
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 650
ultrasound (sonogram) 108

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD.

Gender
Male 496
Female 501
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 530
Black 422
Hispanic 12
Asian 21
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 458
From 75 to 84 281
85 and over 116
Less than 65 142

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 47
Dementia 17
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Waldorf, MD during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging 38
blood draw 180
diabetes management 24
diagnostic procedures 581
doctor visit 1478
esophageal dilation 113
gastrointestinal procedures 1179
hospital care 87
inpatient care 87
lab tests 559
minimally invasive procedures 838
nursing home care 76
preventive care 359
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 581
ultrasound (sonogram) 38

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD.

Gender
Male 411
Female 489
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 486
Black 374
Hispanic 0
Asian 17
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 410
From 75 to 84 238
85 and over 99
Less than 65 153

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 45
Dementia 17
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Waldorf, MD during 2015 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 185
diabetes management 38
diagnostic procedures 704
doctor visit 1623
esophageal dilation 101
gastrointestinal procedures 1649
hospital care 13
injections 46
inpatient care 13
lab tests 498
minimally invasive procedures 993
nursing home care 32
preventive care 272
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 704
thyroid function tests 15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD.

Gender
Male 806
Female 908
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 852
Black 778
Hispanic 0
Asian 44
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 840
From 75 to 84 436
85 and over 154
Less than 65 284

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 47
Dementia 13
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Waldorf, MD during 2016 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 157
diabetes management 35
diagnostic procedures 783
doctor visit 1833
esophageal dilation 136
gastrointestinal procedures 1764
injections 84
lab tests 378
minimally invasive procedures 1157
nursing home care 27
preventive care 187
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 783

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD.

Gender
Male 435
Female 472
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 470
Black 390
Hispanic 0
Asian 21
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 421
From 75 to 84 245
85 and over 87
Less than 65 154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 43
Dementia 13
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Waldorf, MD during 2017 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 165
diabetes management 31
diagnostic procedures 852
doctor visit 1775
esophageal dilation 152
gastrointestinal procedures 1661
injections 105
lab tests 393
minimally invasive procedures 1204
nursing home care 15
preventive care 119
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 852

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD.

Gender
Male 405
Female 461
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 448
Black 368
Hispanic 0
Asian 25
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 418
From 75 to 84 238
85 and over 75
Less than 65 135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 3
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 44
Dementia 16
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Waldorf, MD during 2018 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 212
diabetes management 34
diagnostic procedures 805
doctor visit 1660
esophageal dilation 182
gastrointestinal procedures 1615
injections 75
lab tests 383
minimally invasive procedures 1218
nursing home care 14
preventive care 145
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 802

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD.

Gender
Male 435
Female 471
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 459
Black 395
Hispanic 0
Asian 19
Other 17
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 420
From 75 to 84 255
85 and over 80
Less than 65 151

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 43
Dementia 16
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Waldorf, MD during 2019 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 199
diabetes management 22
diagnostic procedures 748
doctor visit 1518
esophageal dilation 129
gastrointestinal procedures 1478
lab tests 395
minimally invasive procedures 1158
preventive care 180
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 824

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD.

Gender
Male 427
Female 485
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 490
Black 366
Hispanic 16
Asian 24
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 417
From 75 to 84 288
85 and over 69
Less than 65 138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 42
Dementia 14
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Waldorf, MD during 2020 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 121
diabetes management 20
diagnostic procedures 522
doctor visit 1297
esophageal dilation 122
gastrointestinal procedures 1010
lab tests 230
minimally invasive procedures 840
preventive care 134
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 578

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD.

Gender
Male 329
Female 377
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 357
Black 309
Hispanic 12
Asian 17
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 346
From 75 to 84 206
85 and over 57
Less than 65 97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 42
Dementia 12
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Waldorf, MD during 2021 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 136
diagnostic procedures 697
doctor visit 1347
esophageal dilation 136
gastrointestinal procedures 1559
injections 30
lab tests 224
minimally invasive procedures 1225
preventive care 134
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 861

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD.

Gender
Male 398
Female 534
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 480
Black 390
Hispanic 24
Asian 24
Other 14
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 444
From 75 to 84 283
85 and over 63
Less than 65 142

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 40
Dementia 11
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Waldorf, MD during 2022 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 134
diagnostic procedures 756
doctor visit 1225
esophageal dilation 111
gastrointestinal procedures 1814
injections 245
lab tests 160
minimally invasive procedures 1512
preventive care 132
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 882

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD.

Gender
Male 447
Female 567
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 554
Black 378
Hispanic 15
Asian 38
Other 29
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 513
From 75 to 84 312
85 and over 62
Less than 65 127

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 36
Dementia 6
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Waldorf, MD were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

abdominal imaging 95
anastomosis 20
blood draw 180
catheterization 20
diabetes management 30
diagnostic procedures 712
doctor visit 1547
esophageal dilation 129
foreign body removal 18
gastrointestinal procedures 1458
hospital care 69
injections 97
inpatient care 69
lab tests 418
minimally invasive procedures 1107
nursing home care 53
preventive care 231
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 750
thyroid function tests 17
ultrasound (sonogram) 95

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD.

Gender
Male 417
Female 478
Ethnicity
Black / African American 379
Asian / Pacific Islander 22
Non-Hispanic White 466
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 7
Other 5
Age
75 to 84 252
85 and over 78
Less than 65 138
65 to 74 426

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 4
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 39
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Dementia 12
Cancer 11

Education & Training

Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD graduated from Seth G.S. Medical College in 1977. He completed residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Seth G.S. Medical College (1977)

Residency: Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University (1982)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Health
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP - SOUTHERN MARYLAND LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 1913 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Waldorf, MD. 

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Overall Rating: 2.0 2022-11-11
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Dr. Shah entered the room and there were no pleasantries. He cited incorrect medical conditions, which was concerning to me (did he even read my medical record before beginning the appt?). He took no time to review my medical history with me, why the procedure I was referred to him for was important, nor what will happen during the procedure. This consultation did not give me confidence in his genuine care of his patients.
Overall Rating: 4.0 2023-04-15
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Doctor was unable to suggest viable options for future discharge from colonoscopy.2. Doctor did not commit to suggestion to use an armchair in exam room.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-19
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I was especially impressed that this doctor ALREADY HAD and LOOKED AT files from other places, CAT scans and MRI's.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-20
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The doctor showed genuine concern and thoroughly explained the procedure and steps leading up to it.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-08
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Fast efficient asked pertinent questions and quickly wrote down specifics on action sheet for me
Overall Rating: 3.0 2022-07-03
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Told me what my problem, but didn't tell me if I could prevent it from recurring
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-06-21
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Care provider was formal and made sure you understood the procedure.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-07-07
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I have never seen Dr. Atul Shah before but he was fabulous!
Overall Rating: 3.0 2022-02-23
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Felt very rushed. He was kind, but rushing me through.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-06
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He's a really good doctor!

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. $473 PROMACTA
$345 		LEVITRA
$23
$105
Gilead Sciences, Inc. $446
$446
Gilead Sciences Inc $265
$265
Allergan Inc. $185 LINZESS
$79 		BYSTOLIC
$42 		BOTOX
$31 		VRAYLAR
$19 		NAMZARIC
$15
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC $155 Trulance
$103 		APRISO
$27 		XIFAXAN
$13 		XIFAXANIBSD
$13
Other $811 LINZESS
$70 		Nexium
$65 		XIFAXAN
$49 		AMITIZA
$48 		ZEPOSIA
$47 		Other
$532
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,722
Consulting Fee $450
Education $164

Research Payments

Dr. Atul R. Shah, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $4,500.

Biography

Dr. Atul Shah is a physician who specializes in adult gastroenterology. Dr. Shah's clinical interests include depression, hepatitis C, and celiac disease. His patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He graduated from Seth G.S. Medical College. For his residency, Dr. Shah trained at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. He is affiliated with MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. Dr. Shah welcomes new patients at his office inWaldorf, MD as reported by Doctor.com.

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