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Zaifi Shanavas, MD

Provider in Maryland
Gender: Male

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About Zaifi Shanavas, MD

Originally from a small town in Michigan, Dr. Shanavas knew at an early age that he wanted to be a physician. Since 2003 he has been in private practice with Capital Gastroenterology Consultants where he enjoys seeing patients with a broad range of gastrointestinal and liver disorders.

An active member of the medical community, Dr. Shanavas serves as Chair of the Division of Gastroenterology at Montgomery General Hospital. He has been consistently recognized by his peers as a “Top Doctor” in Washingtonian magazine.

When he is not working, Dr. Shanavas enjoys spending time with his wife, son and daughter. His other passions include playing racquetball and golf and cheering for the Michigan Wolverines.

Virtual Care - Virtual telehealth available.

Languages

English

Locations

Germantown Doctors' Office
20528 Boland Farm Road Suite 201 Germantown, MD 20876
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Olney Doctors' Office
3415 Olandwood Court Suite 101 Olney, MD 20832
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Rockville Doctors' Office Shady Grove Rd.
15001 Shady Grove Road Suite 300 Rockville, MD 20850
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Rockville Endoscopy Center - Endoscopic Surgical Centre of Maryland
15005 Shady Grove Rd Suite 300 Rockville, MD 20850
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Silver Spring Endoscopy Center
10801 Lockwood Dr Suite 110 Silver Spring, MD 20901
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Specialties

This care provider performs general GI procedures and treats all gastrointestinal (GI) conditions, including:
  • Colon cancer screening
  • ERCP
  • General gastroenterology
  • Liver disorders
  • Video capsule endoscopy

Education

Medical Education

Doctor of Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine. Philadelphia


Residency

The George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, D.C.


Fellowship

Gastroenterology, The George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, D.C.


Undergraduate Education

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.


Affiliations

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America – Member
Endoscopic Surgical Centre of Maryland
Endoscopic Surgical Centre of Maryland-North
Holy Cross Hospital
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital

Certifications and Awards

Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology American Board of Internal Medicine
2015 Top Doctors Washingtonian
2014 Top Doctors Washingtonian
2014 Top Doctors Washington Consumers
2012 Top Doctors Washingtonian
2016 Top Doctors Washingtonian
2018 Top Doctors Washingtonian
2019 Top Doctors Washingtonian
2021 Top Doctors Washingtonian
2022 Top Doctors Washingtonian
2023 Top Doctors Bethesda Magazine
2023 Top Doctors Washingtonian