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Dr. John M Shamma'a M. D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1 Stadium Drive Morgantown WV, 26506About
Dr. John Shamma'a is a gastroenterologist practicing in Morgantown, WV. Dr. Shamma'a 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. Shamma'a performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Emory University School Of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Fistula involving portal vein and duodenum at the site of a duodenal ulcer in a patient after previous extrahepatic bile duct resection and brachytherapy.
- Hepatitis with bridging fibrosis and reversible hepatic insufficiency in a woman with rheumatoid arthritis taking methotrexate.
- Predictive value of a low serum trypsinogen.
- Syphilitic hepatitis.
Treatments
- Hepatitis
- Acid Reflux
- Cirrhosis
- Pain
Dr. John M Shamma'a M. D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1 Stadium Drive
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