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Dr. Alan B Shapiro MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(22)
2501 COMPASS RD GLENVIEW IL, 60026
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4/5

About

Dr. Alan Shapiro is a gastroenterologist practicing in Skokie, IL. Dr. Shapiro 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. Shapiro performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1984

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

Male Russian 33 years of experience

Awards

  •  2012 Chicago Super Doctors 

Treatments

  • Colitis, Colonoscopy, Constipation And More

Dr. Alan B Shapiro MD's Practice location

Practice At 4711 Golf Rd Suite 500

4711 Golf Rd Suite 500 -
Skokie, IL 60076
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New patients: 847-677-1170
Fax: 847-677-1233

2501 COMPASS RD -
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
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New patients: 847-677-1170
Fax: 847-677-1233

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Dr. Alan B Shapiro MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 22 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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