
Alexander Shpaner, MD
4.8
31 ratingsMedical doctor
Gastroenterology (board certified)
Insurance

Alexander Shpaner, MD
4.8
31 ratingsMedical doctor
Gastroenterology (board certified)
Insurance
Location and phone
About Alexander Shpaner, MD
I believe in creating a trusted partnership with patients toward overall well-being.
Age:
48In practice since:
2009Gender:
MaleName pronunciation:
Sh-panerLanguages:
English, RussianEducation
University of California, San Diego:
Medical SchoolVA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System:
InternshipVA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System:
ResidencyHospital affiliation
Areas of focus
- Barrx system esophageal ablation
- 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
- 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
To confirm coverage for specific treatments and procedures, contact your physician or health plan.
NPI
1538334974
Insurance plans accepted
Alexander Shpaner, MD, accepts 24 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.8
31 ratings
Patient ratings
Care Provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)
4.9
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
4.8
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
4.9
Care provider’s efforts to include you in decisions about your care
4.7
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
4.9
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
July 10, 20235.0
I was very impressed w/*Dr. Shpaner. He explained everything very well and we had a great conversation.
Verified Patient
April 14, 20235.0
*Dr. Shpaner was excellent in all ways. Except when he looked in to see if I was ready he did not say he was wuld have been nice to know had to ask the nurse.
Verified Patient
April 9, 20235.0
*Dr. Shpaner was excellent. 5 stars.
Verified Patient
March 23, 20235.0
He actually helped me as to how to take my medication better.
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