4.7
77 Ratings with 41 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Ira Shocket is a gastroenterologist with over four decades of experience treating digestive system disorders. He earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in Charlottesville and completed his residency through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Shocket holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Shocket practices at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and sees patients in Washington, DC and Chevy Chase, Maryland. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and diverticular disease. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
Dr. Shocket practices at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and sees patients in Washington, DC and Chevy Chase, Maryland. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and diverticular disease. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 42 years of experience
- speaks English
- U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
- 41 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 11 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Ira Shocket has 3 locationsMedStar Health Gastroenterology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
106 Irving St. NW POB S Suite 205Washington, DC 20010 Tel: (202) 877-7108
110 Irving Street Northwest Room 1A-50B
110 Irving Street Northwest Room 1A-50BWashington, DC 20010 Tel: (202) 877-7108
MedStar Health Gastroenterology at Chevy Chase
8401 Connecticut Ave Ste Ph-BChevy Chase, MD 20815 Tel: (240) 223-2330
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 42 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, French, German, Italian, English | Speaks English, Farsi |
| Washington , DC | McLean , VA | McLean , VA | McLean , VA |
| Med School: University of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va | Med School: Georgetown University | Med School: Universitat Zurich | Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Ira Shocket
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Medical Specialties
Ira Shocket has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Ira Shocket has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
42 Years Experience
Ira Shocket holds an active medical license in the states of District Of Columbia and Maryland. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expires in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va in 1984 and University of Virginia Medical School in 1984.
NPI Number
Ira Shocket's NPI number is 1376555771.
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- You can see the insurance plans that Ira Shocket accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Which hospitals is Ira Shocket affiliated with?
- Ira Shocket is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center.
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