Alexander Shpaner, MD
Medical doctor (MD)
Gastroenterology (board certified)
Insurance
Alexander Shpaner, MD
No ratings availableMedical doctor (MD)
Gastroenterology (board certified)
Insurance
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6719 Alvarado Rd
About Alexander Shpaner, MD
I believe in creating a trusted partnership with patients toward overall well-being.
Age:
49In practice since:
2009Gender:
MaleName pronunciation:
Sh-panerLanguages:
English, Russian, SpanishEducation
University of California, San Diego:
Medical SchoolVA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System:
InternshipVA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System:
ResidencyHospital affiliation
Areas of focus
- Barrx system esophageal ablation
- Biopsy
- Celiac disease/gluten intolerance
- Colitis
- Colon cancer screening
- Colonoscopy
- Crohn's disease
- Diseases of the gallbladder and bile duct
- Diseases of the pancreas
- Diverticulitis
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
- Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)/Cholangioscopy, pancreatoscopy, electrohydraulic, and laser lithotripsy
- Endoscopy
- Enteral stenting (esophageal, colonic, duodenal)
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal reflux
- Fatty liver
- Gallstones and bile duct stones
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Liver biopsy
- Liver disease
- Malabsorption
- Over-the-scope clips
- Pancreatic cancer
- Peptic ulcer disease
- Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and cryotherapy to ablate neoplastic Barrett
- Removal of colon polyps
- Small intestinal balloon enteroscopy
- Stenting
- Swallowing difficulties/disorders
- Ulcer evaluation/treatment
- Ulcerative colitis
- Video capsule endoscopy
To confirm coverage for specific treatments and procedures, contact your physician or health plan.
NPI
1538334974
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Alexander Shpaner, MD, accepts 24 health insurance plans.
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