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Omer Shahab, MD

Specialties:

Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
4.7 / 5 (Based on 55 Ratings) Read Reviews | About Ratings
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Dr. Omer Shahab is a board-certified physician trained in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition.

Dr. Shahab obtained dual bachelor’s degrees in Cognitive Science and Psychology from the University of Virginia and received his medical degree from the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University in Miami, FL. He completed training in Internal Medicine at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA, followed by a fellowship in Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition at Virginia Commonwealth University Health (formerly the Medical College of Virginia) in Richmond, VA.

Dr. Shahab has published peer-reviewed journal articles in the areas of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, primary biliary cholangitis, machine learning and omics in inflammatory bowel disease, gastric intestinal metaplasia, and hepatitis C. He has also given oral presentations at national and international medical conferences, including Digestive Disease Week and The Liver Meeting. He also has experience in digital health, virtual care, digital therapeutics, and artificial intelligence in gastroenterology. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology Innovation and Technology Committee.

Dr. Shahab’s areas of expertise include general gastroenterology, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, gut-brain axis, and endoscopy. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending his free time with family, as well as playing and watching basketball.

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Gender:

Male

Languages:

English and Urdu

Education

2016
FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Miami, FL

Residency

2019
Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA

Fellowship

2022
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Honors, Awards, etc.

  • Named a 2024 Top Doc in Arlington Magazine - Gastroenterology

Arlington Top Doctor 2024

Reviews

4.0
October 23, 2024
Good
5.0
October 03, 2024
Dr. S listened very well. He was present and authentic. I appreciate his attention. Thank you!
4.8
September 26, 2024
Good
5.0
September 09, 2024
Excellent presence, listening skills, and bedside manner!
5.0
September 06, 2024
Dr. Shahab has a great consultative style that is empathetic and collaborative.
3.8
July 16, 2024
I have a gastric feeding to be used for nutrition. I have been trying to get Dr. Shahab to sign a new order for the liquid nutrition I use. After a week of trying, he still has not signed the order.
5.0
July 12, 2024
We feel VERY confident and very comfortable with Dr. Shahab "bedside manner." Trust me when I tell you, if I am not satisfied with my understanding of an issue. I will continue to press forward!
4.8
May 03, 2024
One of the best doctors I've seen, and I've seen many. Very attentive and immaculate bedside manner. Also very thorough.
5.0
March 22, 2024
Dr. Shahab has been outstanding with his "bedside manner!" We appreciate his patience with us predominantly in fielding our questions.
4.6
February 26, 2024
Good service
5.0
February 26, 2024
Dr. Shahab is curious, candid, & compassionate - he is a wonderful doctor.
5.0
February 16, 2024
Excellent doctor. Listened and explained everything.
5.0
January 22, 2024
Insightful, kind, intelligent
4.8
December 31, 2023
The staff was excellent, although the physician could have been friendlier (he didn't introduce himself or smile) [...]