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Dr. Joseph Shelton, MD

Dr. Joseph Shelton, MD

Gastroenterology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Shelton, MD is a gastroenterologist in Fort Worth, TX and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shelton has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities Texas Health Fort Worth and Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center-Fort Worth. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 115 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (115 reviews)

Texas Digestive Disease Consultants

900 W Magnolia Ave Ste 100 Fort Worth, TX 76104
Telehealth available

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Dr. Shelton is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
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Dr. Shelton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shelton

4.7

115 ratings, 91 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 29, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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billy akins – Nov 28, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 02, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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D. Moore – Oct 03, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marilyn Bozarth – Oct 03, 2024
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N. Berry, M.D. – Jul 27, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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David from Granbury – Jul 12, 2024
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Telehealth
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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May 20, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Feb 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 24, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Erik Skov – Jan 20, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Shirley Nichols – Dec 14, 2023
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Nov 08, 2023
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JRU – Nov 01, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Patrick – Sep 20, 2023
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Cindy Hardgrove – Sep 16, 2023
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Dan Crise – Aug 12, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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S. Brown – Aug 09, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robyn McMahan – Jul 22, 2023
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Dr. Joseph Shelton, MD is a gastroenterologist in Fort Worth, TX and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shelton has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Baylor College of...read more
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Baylor University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2007
  • University Tx Southwestern/parkland Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2003
  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Shelton is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Texas Digestive Disease Consultants

    TDDC Fort Worth-Downtown900 W Magnolia Ave Ste 100 Fort Worth, TX 76104
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center-Fort Worth

      1400 8th Ave
      Fort Worth, TX 76104
      Recipient of 17
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Texas Health Fort Worth

      1301 Pennsylvania Ave
      Fort Worth, TX 76104
      Recipient of 28
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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