Atif Shahzad, MD

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Our Endoscopy Center
- Endoscopy Procedures
- Ancillary Procedures
- Capsule Endoscopy

- Liver Biopsy
Gastrointestinal & Liver Diseases
- G.I. Diseases

- Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis
- Esophagitis & Stricture

- Band Ligation / IRC of Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidal Ligation
- Hiatus Hernia
- High Fiber Diet
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Liver Diseases
- Alcoholic Liver Disease

- Chronic Disease & Cirrhosis

- Spanish Resources
- Una Lista de Cotejo de Pruebas
- Reflujo Gastroesofgico (GERD)
- Deteccion del Cancer Colorrectal
- Sndrome de Colon Irritable
- Clculos en La Vescula
- Problemas Rectales

- La Osteoporosis
- Los Peligros de La Aspirina

- Enfermedad de Clculos Biliares
- Dolor Abdominal

Physicians & Staff
Dr. Guru N. Reddy
Dr. Howard B. Hamat
Dr. Douglas R. Thurman
Dr. Udayini Kodali
Dr. Atif Shahzad
Laura Peterkin, P.A.-C

North Houston Endoscopy & Surgery Center

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Education & Training
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center Board Certification
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Gastroenterology

Member, American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
Member, American Society of Gastroenterology Endoscopy (ASGE)
Member, Texas Medical Association (TMA)
Member, Harris County Medical Society (HCMS)
Dr. Atif Shahzad received his training in Gastroenterology and Liver Disease from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in 2007. He completed his Internship and Residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in 2004. While there he served as a Clinical Instructor of Medicine and received the Resident of the Year Award. Dr. Shahzad practices all aspects of general gastroenterology and Liver disease. He skillfully performs upper endoscopies, Colonoscopies and ERCPs. He believes in spending ample time listening to the patient and explaining the disease process as well as management strategies.
By doing this, he realizes his goal of developing strong, confident and lasting relationship with his patients.
Dr. Shahzad has a special interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and has received additional training during his fellowship in managing Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease from Cornell University in New York. He also spent time during his training at Cedar Sinai Hospital in California to better understand gastrointestinal motility disorders. Dr. Shahzad has excelled in thorough patient care during his training. He also presented his clinical research work at American College of Gastroenterology during his training. Dr. Shahzad is an excellent addition to the group, and is available for consultation in all of our offices. He is happily married and enjoys spending time with his family and meeting new people.