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Dr. Alan Shapiro, MD

Dr. Alan Shapiro, MD

Age 64 Gastroenterology M
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About

Dr. Alan Shapiro, MD works in Glenview, IL as a Gastroenterology Specialist and has 38 years experience.
He is board certified in Internal Medicine and graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1984. Dr. Shapiro has has worked on more claims relating to Diverticulitis, Intestinal, Diarrhea, Diverticulosis and Intestinal than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Shapiro has received an average rating of 4.8 from patients and has been reviewed 53 times. He is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Evanston Hospital. His office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Shapiro practices at North Shore Gastroenterology in Glenview, IL.

Education

  • University Il Hospital and Cli, Residency Hospital
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine, Medical School — 1984

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  • Aetna
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Humana
  • MultiPlan

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I just had my first appointment with Dr Shapiro. Dr Shapiro is very knowledgeable in the field. He is patient, answered all questions. I have seen gastroenterologist for 50 years in many different cities. I feel I am good hands with Dr Shapiro.
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Dr. Alan Shapiro, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today. See Dr. Shapiro's profile to make an appointment.

Dr. Shapiro accepts telehealth appointments. See Dr. Shapiro's profile to make an appointment.

Dr. Shapiro accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others.

Dr. Shapiro's office is located at 2501 Compass Rd Ste 130 Glenview, IL 60026. Find other locations and directions on MedicalNewsToday.

Dr. Shapiro frequently sees patients for Diverticulitis, Intestinal, Diarrhea, Diverticulosis and Intestinal. Check Dr. Shapiro's experience on other conditions or procedures on their MedicalNewsToday profile.

Dr. Shapiro has a star rating of 4.8/5 and has been reviewed 53 times.

Dr. Shapiro is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Dr. Shapiro has been practicing as a Gastroenterology Specialist for 38 years.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
  • Evanston Hospital

Locations

  1. North Shore Gastroenterology

    1. 1
      North Shore Gastroenterology
      2501 Compass Rd Ste 130, Glenview, IL 60026 (847) 677-1170
  1. Illinois Gastroenterology Group

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      Illinois Gastroenterology Group
      2551 Compass Rd Ste 115, Glenview, IL 60026 (847) 306-6581

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