Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Krishnamurthy Shivshanker, MD
Gastroenterologist In Houston, TX
Houston Digestive Diseases ConsultantsDr. Shivshanker is board certified in both Internal Medicine adn Gastroenterology. He has been in private practice in the Memorial Care Systems since 1981. He has served in numerous committees and as Chief of Staff at Northwest Memorial Hospital. The JCAHO "Commendation" award was given to the hospital under his guidance. A first in the system.
Dr. Shivshanker was promoted to Associate Clinical Professor in Baylor College of Medicine in 1995. At the same time, he is also involved in charitable organizations in Houston (i.e. Food Bank, Indo-American Charities, various schools, Memorial Foundation, etc.)
As a specialist, his interest is in therapeutic interventional endoscopy, especially in the pancreatico- biliary system. As a concerned physician, he believes in encouraging patients to make informed decisions and participate in their care. “The only way to face the uncertainty in medicine is to take steps to mold the future”.
Employment
7737 Southwest Freeway, Suite 840
Houston, Texas 77074
Phone #: 713-777-2555
Education
Armed Forces Medical School, Poona, India
Mount Carmel Mercy Hospital, Detroit, MI
Mount Carmel Mercy Hospital, Detroit, MI
University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX
Baylor College of Medicine
Licenses
- Medical License
- #F3611
- Issued: 02/28/2017
- Expires: 02/28/2021
- Board Certified - Internal Medicine
- #69060
- Issued: 09/12/1979
- Expires: None
- Board Certified - Gastroenterology
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- Issued: 11/10/1981
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