Gastroenterology
Shyam Thakkar, M.D.
Professor of Medicine; Director, Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy
Morgantown, WV
Dr. Shyam Thakkar, M.D., is a Professor of Medicine and Director of Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at West Virginia University School of Medicine in Morgantown, WV. He specializes in gastroenterology with a focus on advanced endoscopic procedures, treating complex conditions such as acute pancreatitis, bile duct obstruction, achalasia, Barrett's esophagus, accessory pancreas, ampullary cancer, angiodysplasia of the colon, and benign esophageal stricture. Dr. Thakkar performs cutting-edge techniq
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University — M.D., 2001
- UPMC Medical Education — Residency, Internal Medicine, 2001-2004
- Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium (AGH) — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2005-2008
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Fellowship, Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy, 2008-2009
Peer Recognition
- American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy — FASGE
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Advanced Endoscopy
Conditions & Treatments
ERCP & Biliary EndoscopyPancreaticobiliary DiseasePancreatic DiseaseAdvanced Endoscopy
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital
- Uniontown Hospital
- Penn Highlands Mon Valley
- West Virginia University Hospitals
- Wheeling Hospital
Languages
English[1]
Experience
25+ years in practice