Summary

Dr. Alex Shindel is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who has dedicated 14 years to helping patients with digestive health concerns. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine and completed his residency training at LAC USC Medical Center. Dr. Shindel speaks English and brings comprehensive expertise in both specialized gastroenterology care and general internal medicine.

Dr. Shindel practices at multiple locations throughout Whittier and Downey, California, including PIH Health Digestive Health Services and several regional medical centers. He specializes in treating common digestive conditions such as colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and GERD. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies, lower GI endoscopy, and upper GI endoscopy to diagnose and treat various digestive issues. Patients consistently rate Dr. Shindel highly, with an average rating of 5.0 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 14 years of experience
  • 62 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Lac Usc Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Alex Gordon Shindel has 4 locations

Pih Health Digestive Health Services

12291 Washington Blvd Ste 201Whittier, CA 90606
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Downey Regional Medical Center

11500 Brookshire AveDowney, CA 90241

Pih Health Hospital Whittier

12401 Washington BlvdWhittier, CA 90602

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14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Whittier , CASacramento , CASacramento , CATempe , AZ
Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Med School: Charles R Drew University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alex Gordon Shindel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareMore
  • Centivo
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • GEHA
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthNow
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Premier Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alex Gordon Shindel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alex Gordon Shindel has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Internal Medicine
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

14 Years Experience

Dr. Alex Gordon Shindel holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lac Usc Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med in 2012.

NPI Number

Dr. Shindel's NPI number is 1497013759.

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Dr. Alex Shindel's office is located at 12291 Washington Blvd Ste 201, Whittier, CA, 90606.
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Dr. Alex Shindel speaks English.

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