Summary

Dr. Shamila Zawahir is a pediatric gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating digestive disorders in children and adolescents. She completed her residency at NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem in 2007, followed by a fellowship at University of Maryland Medicine GME in 2010. Dr. Zawahir holds certification in Pediatric Gastroenterology from the American Board of Pediatrics, which she earned in 2011. She provides care to patients in English.

Dr. Zawahir practices at Hackensack University Medical Center and sees patients across multiple locations in New Jersey, including Hackensack, Maywood, and Paramus. She has expertise in managing chronic diarrhea and celiac disease in pediatric patients, as well as addressing blood in stool concerns. Her procedural skills include performing upper GI endoscopy and coordinating pathology tests to help diagnose gastrointestinal conditions in young patients. Families consistently rate her highly, with an average patient rating of 4.8 out of 5.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 11 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Maryland Medicine GME
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Shamila B Zawahir has 3 locations

HMH - Pediatric Gastroenterology

155 Polifly RdHackensack, NJ 07601

Peter Kaye MD

255 W Spring Valley AveMaywood, NJ 07607

HMH - Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes - Hackensack

650 FROM RDPARAMUS, NJ 07652

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.8 
14 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese Speaks English Speaks English
Hackensack , NJNew York , NYNEW YORK , NYNEW YORK , NY
Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai Med School: Cornell University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shamila B Zawahir

  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shamila B Zawahir has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shamila B Zawahir has the following area of expertise

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2011

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Maryland Medicine GME2010

Residency

NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem2007

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Where is Dr. Shamila Zawahir's office located?
Dr. Shamila Zawahir's office is located at 155 Polifly Rd, Hackensack, NJ, 07601.
What languages does Dr. Shamila Zawahir speak?
Dr. Shamila Zawahir speaks English.

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