Dr. Charles B Shana MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1030 President Ave Suite 110 Southcoast Fall River MA, 02720About
Dr. Charles Shana is a gastroenterologist practicing in Fall River, MA. Dr. Shana 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. Shana performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Yale Univ Sch of Med, New Haven Ct 1981
Yale School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Celiac Disease
- Crohn's Disease
- Colon Polyps
- Indigestion
- Pain
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