Dr. Ala K. Shaikhkhalil MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242About
Ala Shaikhkhalil, MD is an attending pediatric gastroenterologist and physician nutrition specialist at Nationwide Children's, and an assistant professor of clinical pediatrics at the Ohio State Unive ...
Education and Training
Jordan University Science and Techology Faculty Of Med Irbid Jordan
Jordan University of Science and Technology Faculty of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pancreatitis
- Celiac Disease
- Crohn's Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Gastritis
- Cystic Fibrosis (cf)
- Pain
Fellowships
- Nationwide Children's Hospital 2012
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 2013
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