Dr. Alexander Shpaner

Welcoming new patients
| Same-day/next-day appointments available

Specialty

  • Gastroenterology (Board Certified)

Advanced Degree

  • Medical Doctor (MD)

The Sharp Experience

I believe in creating a trusted partnership with patients toward overall well being.

Call to Make an Appointment

  • Phone: 619-287-9100
    6719 Alvarado Road, Suite 206
    San Diego, CA 92120
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    Hours:
    Mon. - Fri., 9 am to 5 pm

Biographical Details

Age: 38
In practice since: 2002
Gender: Male

Additional Languages Spoken

  • Russian

Hospital Affiliations

Education

  • Medical School: University of California, San Diego
  • Internship: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
  • Residency: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
  • Fellowship: University of Texas

Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
    Elect Choice EPO, Health Fund PPO, HMO, Managed Choice POS, National Advantage PPO, Open Choice PPO, QPOS POS, Traditional Choice PPO, US Access POS, Value Network HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
    AIM HMO, California HMO, EPO, Plus POS, Prudent Buyer PPO
  • Beech Street
    PPO
  • Blue Shield
    HMO, POS, PPOs
  • Cash/Self pay
  • Champus Tricare
    For Life, Prime
  • ChoiceCare/Humana
    PPO
  • CIGNA
    HMO, Open Access POS, PPOs
  • Commercial/Indemnity Insurance
  • Coventry Healthcare
    PPO
  • Health Net
    EPO, HMO, PPOs, Select POS, Seniority Plus Retirees HMO
  • Medicare
    Assignment, Sharp Pioneer ACO, UHC-AARP MedicareCompleteValue, UHC-AARP MediComplete Premier, UHC-AARP MediCompleteEssential, UHC-Secure Horizons Retiree, UHC-Sharp Secure Horizons
  • Medicare/Medi-Cal
  • MultiPlan
    PPO
  • Sharp Health Plan
    Choice HMO, Performance HMO, Premier HMO, Value HMO
  • United Healthcare
    Signature Options PPO, Signature Value EPO, Signature Value HMO, Signature Value POS
  • VEBA
    Performance HMO-Network 1 HMO
All physicians who we refer are in good standing with a Sharp hospital or medical group and pay no fees to be included in our service. They are not employees or agents of Sharp HealthCare. Selection is based on your particular needs.

Treatments & Conditions

  • Biopsy
  • Celiac Disease/Gluten Intolerance
  • Colitis
  • Colon Cancer Screening
  • Colonoscopy
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Diseases of the Gallbladder and Bile Duct
  • Diseases of the Pancreas
  • Diverticulitis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
  • Endoscopy
  • Esophageal Dilation
  • Esophageal Reflux
  • Fatty Liver
  • Gallstones and Bile Duct Stones
  • Heartburn
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Liver Disease
  • Malabsorption
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease
  • Removal of Colon Polyps
  • Small Intestinal Balloon Enteroscopy
  • Swallowing Difficulties/Disorders
  • Ulcer Evaluation/Treatment
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Video Capsule Endoscopy

Practice Features

  • Second Opinions

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  • Phone: 619-287-9100
    6719 Alvarado Road, Suite 206
    San Diego, CA 92120

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