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 Health Gastroenterology

1030 President Ave. Suite 110
Fall River, MA 02720

P: 508-973-2661
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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	4.8	5

Patient Comments (36)

At Southcoast Health, we strive to deliver exceptional patient care along with an exceptional patient experience. We appreciate all of your feedback and share your comments to recognize the wonderful care our teams provide to you as well as identify areas for improvement.

Feb 27, 25
Verified Patient

Dr. Shana listen to my concerns and gave professional guidance in a very understandable way
Feb 27, 25
Verified Patient

dr. shana is a great doctor and human bring. he is up on all aspects of my history and health needs, but as important, treats my wife and i in a personal, caring, way. he represents the highest form of service, medicine, and the hippocratic oath.we would trust him with our lives.our deepest gratitude to dr. charles shana.
Feb 13, 25
Verified Patient

Dr. Shana and support staff were great! I was seen in a very timely manner and appointment was not rushed. Excellent communication and reassurance provided in connection with concerns/questions I raised. My first experience with this office and I couldn't be happier with all facets of the visit.
Feb 5, 25
Verified Patient

Dr Shana always listens. He knows every detail about my health. I know he's only looking out for what's good for me. It's nice to have someone like him caring for me. I'm confident that he is doing the best he can.
Feb 3, 25
Verified Patient

The doctor I seen today was absolutely great ,
Feb 2, 25
Verified Patient

The visit went well no improvement needed
Jan 24, 25
Verified Patient

From the time I walked in to the time I left I was treated with kindness, respect and understanding. I was only in the waiting room for 5 minutes then I was called. Dr Shana was thorough going over my chart and informing me what the next step in my treatment.
Jan 24, 25
Verified Patient

From check in to check out great team work.
Jan 17, 25
Verified Patient

I have been a patient of Dr. Shana's for quite some time. I appreciate his honesty and his knowledge of treatments available for my ulcerative colitis.
Jan 10, 25
Verified Patient

Keep it up.
Jan 9, 25
Verified Patient

Dr. Shana was extremely knowledgeable, confident, smart, informative, kind, explained things in a simple way to understand, great sense of humor and just simply a fantastic doctor.
Dec 26, 24
Verified Patient

Dr Shana was kind, knowledgeable and caring. He actually assisted me off the exam table, me being a 75 yo woman. He escorted me out of the exam room, too. I recommend this physician to anyone looking for a very good gastroenterologist.
Dec 14, 24
Verified Patient

Everyone in the office is professional and caring.
Nov 15, 24
Verified Patient

Dr. Shana is so caring and understanding. He's a wonderful physician.
Oct 17, 24
Verified Patient

The staff members were courteous and helpful. Dr. Shana was outstanding in his ability to listen and put me at ease. His recommendations were sound, and I appreciated that he wanted to follow up with me in 3 months. I am very pleased with my experience from beginning to end. Thank you so very much.
Oct 10, 24
Verified Patient

Friendly, knowledgeable, professional staff , multitask at at a diligent pace.
Sep 18, 24
Verified Patient

I was pleased to land an appointment right away and also a colonoscopy right away as well. Dr. Shana listened to my concerns and addressed them. I had a wonderful experience. The ladies behind the desk were also nice and pleasant. Thank you
Sep 11, 24
Verified Patient

Professionalism and courtesy
Sep 10, 24
Verified Patient

Easy parking, helpful pleasant front desk staff, slight wait in exam room but once Dr. Shana arrived he was thorough, efficient, thoughtful and reassuring. Easy check out. I highly recommend this practice.
Sep 9, 24
Verified Patient

Everyone one was genuinely nice and professional
Aug 23, 24
Verified Patient

Time with the doctor was extremely helpful and included past history as well as current goals.Check-out was less comfortable than I prefer (standing instead of being seated.) Also the close proximity of a second check-out person so nearby confused my focus. However, the waiting room receptionist was extremely patient and helpful with clarifying and providing paperwork as we left.
Aug 12, 24
Verified Patient

Dr Shana is a very caring individual. He listened very carefully to everything I had to say and was truly concerned. I haven't felt this way about a physician in a long time but this man is tops.
Aug 10, 24
Verified Patient

Dr Charles Shana was very knowledgeable, listened and asked questions and consulted with Dr [Name] [Name] on my treatment. He took the time to explain what was going on with my growing Pancreatic Cyst so I could understand. I'm glad he is my Dr. He's wonderful.
Aug 9, 24
Verified Patient

Dr Shana is a fabulous doctor ! Very knowledgable and caring....I am grateful he is my GI doctor and feel confident he will continue to help me manage my PBC!!
Jul 28, 24
Verified Patient

Went in for a colonoscopy, the staff and team made me feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the procedure.
Jul 24, 24
Verified Patient

Dr.Shana was on point letting me know what was going on with my health and what to do in the future.
Jul 15, 24
Verified Patient

Visit was on timeMD explained the problems found according to an xrayDiscussed.treatment in simple terms
Jul 10, 24
Verified Patient

Dr. Shana is a wonderful person. He's kind, he's efficient, he's so knowledgeable, he takes time with his patients, explains things in great detail. I would recommend Dr. Shana to everyone. Thank you.
Jul 10, 24
Verified Patient

Doctor was thorough and did a great job explaining where organs lie and what procedure would do.
Jul 1, 24
Verified Patient

Very polite and courteous
Jun 27, 24
Verified Patient

This is a great medical practice.
Jun 15, 24
Verified Patient

Dr. Shana listened to me and my concerns and created a plan with a follow up appointment.
Jun 8, 24
Verified Patient

Dr. Shanau00A0is a very caring doctor. I had some issues I wished to discuss regarding my medical condition. He listened and looked up how we could change some things. I feel cared for by my doctor
Jun 3, 24
Verified Patient

Dr. Shana is thoughtful, knowledgeable, respectful, thorough and unrushed—that is how it should be with all doctors!
May 31, 24
Verified Patient

Dr Shana was thoughtful, thorough and explained things that I am dealing with in a professional and detailed way that even I could understand. He listened attentively and allayed my concerns and answered ALL of my questions. It has been a long time since I have dealt with a doctor that took time to listen, explain what is happening and why, and try to solve the problem. He is an asset to Southcoast, for sure.
May 26, 24
Verified Patient

He helped solve my problem

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