Charles Shana MD

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Charles Shana, MD

Specialties:

Gastroenterology

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About Charles Shana

Specializing in gastroenterology, Dr. Shana is in practice at Truesdale Medical Specialties Associates in Fall River. He is on the active medical staff at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Shana received his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine, and completed his residency in medicine at the Brown University Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. He completed a clinical and research fellowship in Gastroenterology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a Harvard Medical School teaching affiliate. He has served as an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Shana is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology. He is an elected Fellow member to the American College of Gastroenterology and a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He is Chairman of Gastroenterology at Charlton Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Shana is available in Fall River on Mondays 2-430 and Thursdays 12-430. He also has rotating availability in Middletown RI at the Family Medicine Center. Please call for his availability.

Charles speaks Portuguese

Locations

Practicing at the following locations:

Southcoast Physicians Group Gastroenterology

672 Aquidneck Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842

P: 508-973-1690
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Southcoast Physicians Group Gastroenterology

1030 President Ave. Suite 110
Fall River, MA 02720

P: 508-973-1690
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Southcoast accepts most major insurance plans. Call the Southcoast patient registration department at 844-297-2952 or your health plan with any questions regarding coverage.

Provider Ratings

Rating	Willingness to recommend provider’s office	Overall Provider Experience	Courtesy and Respect of Staff
4.8	4.8	4.9	5

Patient Comments (40)

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Jan 25, 24
Verified Patient

Wait time too long, which is unusual at this practice. I think the doctor must have been overbooked by the scheduler.
Jan 20, 24
Verified Patient

Dr. Shana is the best!! I'm a long time patient and have never thought once about going elsewhere, even though my co-pay would be a little lower.u00A0
Jan 11, 24
Verified Patient

The staff was very kind, we were seen quickly. The doctor was efficient with my time, straightforward with the explanations, gentle with the abdominal exam, and had an open/honest/friendly demeanor. He was pretty great, and I was glad to be sent to him.
Jan 11, 24
Verified Patient

It couldn't have been improved!
Nov 17, 23
Verified Patient

Listened, voiced concern, prescribed testing to determine cause, was kind, asked many questions.I feel that I am in good hands.
Nov 12, 23
Verified Patient

a job well done
Nov 9, 23
Verified Patient

Haven't seen Dr Shana in almost 5 years but he was professional, personable, great listener and cared about my issues.
Nov 8, 23
Verified Patient

The doctor was very knowledgeable gave me a diagram of what my problem was thank you doctor Shana excellent and very professional made me feel like I was important and cared about my health.
Oct 18, 23
Verified Patient

Quick visit. Felt listened to, not dismissive.
Oct 13, 23
Verified Patient

Provider was down to earth. Explain everything in layman termsCame up with simple solutions
Oct 13, 23
Verified Patient

Treated with professionalism and respect.
Oct 13, 23
Verified Patient

Helped with healthy goals
Sep 29, 23
Verified Patient

It was a very good experience. Dr. Shana really explained things well.
Sep 27, 23
Verified Patient

Dr. Shana always shows concern about my care and very easy to speak with.
Sep 21, 23
Verified Patient

Dr. shana & his team at Newport Hospital provided great care. Thank you.
Sep 21, 23
Verified Patient

My appointment was for a test and everything was done quickly and I was out of the office in a lot less time than I expected
Sep 17, 23
Verified Patient

Overall great experience! Doctor was very knowledgeable!
Sep 15, 23
Verified Patient

Dr Shana was excellent.
Sep 9, 23
Verified Patient

Friendly, helpful staff from the reception desk to check-out. Dr. Shana is warm, empathic , and knowledgeable. He was efficient but thorough. I will encourage my husband to switch his care here.
Sep 6, 23
Verified Patient

nothing they have a hecku00A0of a team here
Aug 31, 23
Verified Patient

I thought Dr. Shana was great. I was nervous to meet with a new provider but he came in with a smile and a joke. He explained things well and seemed to take action with what's going on and looking to see what's causing my issues. Overall, I had a great experience with Dr. Shana!
Aug 27, 23
Verified Patient

Everything went very well and everyone was helpful, and polite.
Aug 11, 23
Verified Patient

everything was fine! I appreciated his effort to find affordable medication for my issue.
Aug 9, 23
Verified Patient

I was extremely pleased with my first visit with Dr Shana . He's been the first dr who has given me hope in a long time . He spent so much time with me and was so caring and helpful and understanding . I'm so very greatful to have found him as a dr. . I would recommend him to anyone looking for a really great GI dr . Thank you so much Dr. Shana
Aug 9, 23
Verified Patient

Thoroughly explained the cause of the problem I am experiencing and possible remedies.
Jul 31, 23
Verified Patient

Dr Shana is always professional, pleasant and easy to speak with.
Jul 29, 23
Verified Patient

Blood lab is ill-equipped, but do the best that they can.
Jul 27, 23
Verified Patient

Come up from SC do no yearly as I have great faith in dr
Jul 27, 23
Verified Patient

Very professional and knowledgeable.
Jul 24, 23
Verified Patient

De. Shana is wonderful. Easy to talk to, listens to me and discusses everything so I understand.
Jul 17, 23
Verified Patient

Overall great experience. [Name] [Name] and Shana are THE BEST!
Jul 5, 23
Verified Patient

So far so good. I appreciated his calm, friendly demeanor.
Jul 3, 23
Verified Patient

Dr Shana took the time to listen, address my concerns and call in 90 days prescription to save me from having to pick up every month- now it's every three months. Dr Shana provides websites for "up to date" research and new / adjunct treatments.I feel truly heard, respected & have complete trust ? in dr Shana, my gastroenterologist
Jun 29, 23
Verified Patient

Dr. Shana was very kind, understanding and explained things to me so that I would understand. All of the staff were very kind and I was seen very quickly.
Jun 28, 23
Verified Patient

Dr shana very compassionate, caring in my care
Jun 27, 23
Verified Patient

My procedure went without a hitch
Jun 10, 23
Verified Patient

Always make available time in the Middletown RI office
May 4, 23
Verified Patient

Everything was great. Dr. Shana, the nursing staff, and other supporting staff were phenomenal. No complaints, no suggestions. Everything was as pleasant as it could be and I felt in good hands the entire time. Thank you! :)
May 2, 23
Verified Patient

Incredible staff!!
May 1, 23
Verified Patient

Did there job in friendly, professional manner

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