Dr Howard Shocket is Chief of Gastroenterology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and a leading GI specialist in the D.C. region. Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, he is recognized for his expertise in colon cancer screening and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr Shocket is a Top Doctor in Washingtonian, US News & World Report, and Best Doctors in America. He is a board member of the D.C. Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation and leads a community colon cancer screening project. He is dedicated to delivering expert, compassionate GI care with a focus on prevention and community outreach.
Primary Specialty
Gastroenterologist
GenderMale
EducationUniversity of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va, University of Virginia Medical School
ServicesIra Shocket, MD provides gastroenterology services in Washington, DC. A Gastroenterologist is a physician of internal medicine who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases of the digestive system. A gastroenterologist is concerned with the normal function of the digestive system; making sure that it is working properly to dispose of bodily waste.
Please call MedStar Health: Gastroenterology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center at (202) 877-7108 to schedule an appointment in Washington, DC or to get more information.