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Dr. Zaifi Shanavas, MD

Dr. Zaifi Shanavas, MD

Gastroenterology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Zaifi Shanavas, MD is a gastroenterologist in Silver Spring, MD and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shanavas has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

10801 Lockwood Dr Ste 200 Silver Spring, MD 20901
Telehealth available

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
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Dr. Shanavas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shanavas

4.4

23 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Viji Krishnaswamy – Sep 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Madeleine Thompson – Apr 02, 2022
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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SKJ – Mar 12, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 27, 2020
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What went well
  • 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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Meghan – Feb 11, 2020
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What went well
  • 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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J Adler – Dec 31, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 11, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 22, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Dave Bowers in Silver Spring, MD – Aug 29, 2017
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What went well
  • 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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Poolesville, MD – Feb 28, 2017
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care philosophy

Capital Digestive Care offers the greatest collective experience in the area and the most accessible care. 
  • Gastroenterology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • George Washington University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2000
  • Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
  • University Of Michigan

    Undergraduate School, 1992
  • University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor

    Undergraduate School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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    Locations

    Practice

    Capital Gastroenterology Consultants PA10801 Lockwood Dr Ste 200 Silver Spring, MD 20901
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

      9901 Medical Center Dr
      Rockville, MD 20850
      Recipient of 4
      hospital 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

      73%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

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