★ 4.6 (110 reviews)

SHYAM J. THAKKAR MD

CONDITIONS TREATED: Gallstones, Colon and Rectal Disease and Cancer Screening, Pancreatic Disorders, Pancreatitis, Reflux, Abdominal Pain, Anemia, Celiac Diseases, Constipation, Diarrhea, Dyspepsia (Indigestion), Hiatal Hernia, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) & GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) TREATMENTS OFFERED: Colonoscopy & Colorectal Cancer Screening in Pittsburgh

Clinic: ALLEGHENY CENTER FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH

Address: 🗺️ 1307 Federal Street, Suite 301, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Phone: +1-412-359-8900

Insurance Accepted: Aetna, Amerihealth, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, First Health, Humana & MultiPlan

Experience: Since 2001

Available Timing

Mon-Fri: 8am - 4pmSat & Sun: Closed

About SHYAM J. THAKKAR MD

Meet Dr. Shyam J. Thakkar, an experienced gastroenterologist and internal medicine specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Thakkar is a graduate of Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine and Washington University in St Louis. After completing his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, he pursued further training at Allegheny General Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Thakkar specializes in providing cutting-edge care for patients with digestive disorders, utilizing advanced techniques such as advanced therapeutic endoscopy, natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery, and video analytics. His expertise includes a range of gastrointestinal procedures like bile duct procedures, colonoscopy, proctosigmoidoscopy, and sigmoidoscopy. Additionally, Dr. Thakkar holds the position of Director of Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy and Professor of Medicine at West Virginia University, where he contributes to medical research and the education of future healthcare professionals.