Capital Digestive Physician Zaifi Shanavas, MD

Zaifi Shanavas, MD

Biography

Originally from a small town in Michigan, Dr. Shanavas knew at an early age that he wanted to be a physician. Escaping the snow of the Midwest, he moved to Philadelphia and finally Washington DC for his medical education and training. 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. In addition to his general practice, his special interests include colon cancer screening, advanced therapeutic endoscopic techniques such as ERCP and video capsule endoscopy (also known as PillCam).

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.

Office Locations

Endoscopy Centers

Education/Training

Medical Education

Drexel University College of Medicine / Philadelphia, PA / Doctor of Medicine

Residency

The George Washington University Medical Center / Washington, DC

Fellowships

Gastroenterology / The George Washington University Medical Center / Washington, DC

Undergraduate Education

University of Michigan / Ann Arbor, MI

Awards

2015 Top Doctors Logo Washingtonian Top Doctor 2014 logo Graphic saying featured in Washington Consumers' Checkbook 2014-2015 Top Doctors as chosen by their peers 2012 Top Doctors Logo 2016 Top Doctor Logo Graphic saying Top Doctor Washingtonian 2018 Graphic saying Top Doctor Washingtonian 2019 TopDocs-2021logo TopDoctor_2022 Bethesda Top Doctor 2023 Washingtonian Logo

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine

    American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology

    American Board of Internal Medicine

Affiliations

Endoscopy Center Affiliations

  • Endoscopic Surgical Centre of Maryland-North
  • Endoscopic Surgical Centre of Maryland

Hospital Affiliations

  • Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
  • MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
  • Holy Cross Hospital

Member of

  • Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America – Member