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Metro Atlanta Gastroenterology5669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 210, Atlanta, GA 30342 map
As a gastroenterologist in Atlanta, GA, Dr. Max Shapiro treats conditions that affect the digestive system, such as constipation or inflammatory bowel disease.
Metro Atlanta Gastroenterology
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Max A. Shapiro is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
5669 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 210, Atlanta, GA 30342
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Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Most Major Providers
Bio
Dr. Max A. Shapiro received his B.S. degree from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island and his M.D. from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. His internship and residency were completed at Emory University, and his fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Georgetown University in Washington, DC.
Dr. Shapiro has specific interests in colon cancer screening and treating patients with Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Barrett’s Esophagus. In addition to colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy, he performs Barrett’s Esophagus ablation (RFA) and Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS).
As Director of Adult GI of the SEED Center, Dr. Shapiro participates in multidisciplinary treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Celiac Disease.
Dr. Shapiro is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology and is on staff at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital. He moved back to Atlanta with his wife in 2008 and currently lives in the Dunwoody area with his young family.
Specialties
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Gastroenterology
Specializing in the field of gastroenterology, Dr. Shapiro diagnoses and treat patients suffering from complications of the gastrointestinal tract, also known as the digestive system. Treating conditions such as Crohn's disease or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Dr. Shapiro is also well versed in the effects of diet & nutrition, and their affect on your overall well-being.
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Internal Medicine
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Shapiro specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Shapiro also can refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with severe kidney problems can be referred to a nephrologist for further medical tests or treatments.
Special Interests
- Barretts Esophagus, Ablative (non Surgical) Therapies
- Colon Cancer Screening with Colonoscopy
- Constipation
- Eosinophilic Disorders
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases - Crohns Disease & Ulcerative Colitis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Education & Training
Medical School
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Tufts University School of Medicine
MD • 2001
Residency
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Emory University
Residency in Internal Medicine • 2001 - 2004
Fellowship
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Georgetown University
Fellowship in Gastroenterology • 2005 - 2008
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
Latest Gastroenterology News
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