Summary

Dr. Zaifi Shanavas treats colon polyps, GERD, and acid reflux, and performs lower GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, and upper GI endoscopy. He practices gastroenterology and internal medicine and has 30 years of experience. He speaks English and Spanish.

Dr. Shanavas trained at Hahnemann University School of Medicine and completed his residency at George Washington University Hospital. He is affiliated with Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center and sees patients at locations in Germantown, Silver Spring, Rockville, and Olney, Maryland. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Shanavas 4.62 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 30 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • George Washington University Hospital
  • 6 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 8 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Zaifi Shanavas has 8 locations

Capital Digestive Care Germantown

20528 Boland Farm Rd Ste 201Germantown, MD 20876
Mon8:00 am - 3:45 pm
Tue8:00 am - 3:45 pm
Wed8:00 am - 3:45 pm
Thu8:00 am - 3:45 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:45 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Holy Cross Hospital

1500 Forest Glen RdSilver Spring, MD 20910

Capital Digestive Care Rockville

15001 Shady Grove Rd Ste 300Rockville, MD 20850
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center

11890 Healing WaySilver Spring, MD 20904

Medstar Montgomery Medical Center

18101 Prince Philip DrOlney, MD 20832

Holy Cross Germantown Hospital

19801 Observation DrGermantown, MD 20876

Capital Digestive Care Olney

3415 Olandwood Ct Ste 101Olney, MD 20832
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Zaifi Shanavas, MDRobert James Schenck, MDPaolo Lino Peghini, MDBilal Ali, MD
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
5 
4.5 
4.7 
30 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French, German Speaks English
Germantown , MDMcLean , VAMcLean , VAMcLean , VA
Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine Med School: University of Virginia School of Medicine Med School: Universitat Zurich Med School: King Edward Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Zaifi Shanavas

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • EHP Significa
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Innovation Health
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Riverside Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Zaifi Shanavas has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Zaifi Shanavas has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Dr. Zaifi Shanavas holds an active medical license in the state of Maryland.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at George Washington University Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Hahnemann University School Of Medicine in 1996.

NPI Number

Dr. Shanavas' NPI number is 1518054519.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which hospitals is Dr. Zaifi Shanavas affiliated with?
Dr. Zaifi Shanavas is affiliated with Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center.
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