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Nikrad Shahnavaz, MD, Gastroenterology, Atlanta, GA, Grady Health System

NikradShahnavazMD

Gastroenterology • Atlanta, GA

Esophagus Disease, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Functional & Motility Disorders

Emory University

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Summary

  • Dr. Nikrad Shahnavaz is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Distinguished Physician in the Division of Digestive Diseases, Department of Medicine at Emory University. After obtaining is M.D. from Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2002, he worked in the United Kingdom for one year as a Senior House Officer in Medicine. Following that, he moved to the United States where he completed his internal medicine residency and then gastroenterology fellowship at Emory University. Dr. Shahnavaz is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, and is currently a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterology Association, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society. Clinically, Dr. Shahnavaz sees patients with different gastrointestinal disorders at the Emory Clinic, performs general endoscopic procedures, and has special interests in GI motility disorders and endoscopic bariatric procedures. He actively collaborates with other clinicians in the departments of surgery, gynecology, cardiology, hematology and oncology to provide a better care for patients with complicated medical conditions. He received the "Clinical Excellence in Gastroenterology Award" from Emory Division of Digestive Diseases in 2019 and "Hidden Gem Award" from Emory Department of Medicine in 2020. Academically, Dr. Shahnavaz has published multiple scientific articles and abstracts, co-authored a book on gastroenterology, presented in several national and international conferences, and been actively involved in the education of medical students, internal medicine residents and gastroenterology fellows. He received the "Attending of the Year Award" by the fellows of Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University in 2019.

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2011 - 2014
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 2008 - 2011
  • Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine
    Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of MedicineClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2014 - 2026

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Hidden Gem Award Emory Department of Medicine, 2020
  • Attending of the Year Award Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University, 2019
  • Clinical Excellence in Gastroenterology Award Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University, 2019

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor enhances human islet post transplantation survival  
    Mwangi SM, Usta Y, Shahnavaz N, Joseph I, Avila J, Cano J, Chetty VK, Larsen CP, Sitaraman SV, Srinivasan S, Transplantation, 1/1/2011
  • BMP2 promotes differentiation of nitrergic and catecholaminergic enteric neurons through a Smad1 dependent pathway  
    Mallappa Anitha, Nikrad Shahnavaz, Emad Qayed, Irene Joseph, Gudrun Gossrau, Simon Mwangi, Shanthi V. Sitaraman, James G. Greene, Shanthi Srinivasan, American Journal of Physiology - Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology, 1/1/2010
  • Chronic Granulomatous Diseases; A Clinical Survey of 41 Patients from Iranian Primary Immunodeficiency Registry  
    Movahedi M, Aghamohammadi A, Rezaei N, Shahnavaz N, Jandaghi A., Farhoudi A., Pourpak, Z., Moin M, International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, 1/1/2004
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Review and Assessment 
    Emad Qayed and Nikrad ShahnavazElsevierEdition 11th,2020
  • Encyclopedia of Gastroenterology 
    Chapter: Gastrointestinal Motility; General Principles 
    Page 692 - 700Nikrad Shahnavaz, Chelsea A. Wiltjer, Thuy-Van Pham Hang, Shanthi SrinivasanEditors: Ernst Kuipers.ElsevierEdition 2nd,2020
  • Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Review and Assessment 
    Emad Qayed, Shanthi Srinivasan, and Nikrad ShahnavazElsevierEdition 10th,2016

Abstracts/Posters

  • A Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Trial to examine the effectiveness of Lubiprostone on Constipation Symptoms and Colon Transit Time in Diabetic patients.
    Shahnavaz N, ACG, Honolulu, HI, 1/1/2015
  • Pyogenic granuloma: a Rare Cause of Obscure gastrointestinal Bleeding
    Shahnavaz N, ACG, Honolulu, HI, 1/1/2015
  • Questioning the Significance of Large and Small Breaks on High Resolution Esophageal Manometry with Liquids and Solids in Patients with Dysphagia
    Shahnavaz N, DDW Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

  • Respiratory complications of chronic granulomatous disease. 
    Berlin, Germany - 1/1/2001
  • High Resolution Esophageal Manometry 
    1/1/2015
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease 
    1/1/2014
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Farsi

Hospital Affiliations

External Links

  • Emory University SOMhttps://med.emory.edu/departments/medicine/divisions/digestive-diseases/profile/?u=NSHAHNA
  • The Emory Clinichttps://providers.emoryhealthcare.org/provider/Nikrad+Shahnavaz/777675
  • Amazon Bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Nikrad-Shahnavaz-MD/e/B01EF05DSY

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