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Shivangi Kothari, M.D.

Shivangi Kothari, M.D.

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

4.6 out of 5 stars
159 Ratings
13 Comments
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Contact

Appointment (585) 275-4711
Fax (585) 276-0101

Locations

Gastroenterology & Hepatology - Brighton

Surgery Center at Sawgrass
180 Sawgrass Drive, Suite 230, 2nd Floor
Rochester, NY 14620

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Konar Center for Digestive and Liver Disease - Rochester

Ambulatory Care Center at Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Avenue, Ambulatory Care Center, 4th & 5th Floor
Rochester, NY 14642

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About Me

Dr. Shivangi T. Kothari is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and the Associate Director of Endoscopy. Dr. Kothari received her medical degree from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital in Mumbai, India. She completed her Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship training from S...
Dr. Shivangi T. Kothari is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and the Associate Director of Endoscopy. Dr. Kothari received her medical degree from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital in Mumbai, India. She completed her Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship training from Seton Hall University's School of Health and Medical Sciences, and then later her Interventional Endoscopy training at Stanford University Hospital. Dr. Kothari has clinical expertise in interventional endoscopic ultrasound, advanced therapeutic ERCP, esophageal endotherapy for Barrett's esophagus, double balloon enteroscopy, and pancreatic-biliary disorders. Dr. Kothari's interest in academic medicine had led her to practice evidence-based medicine and conducting multiple research projects. Her research interests include development of EUS FNA techniques, endoscopic ablation and therapy of Barrett's esophagus, and evaluation of new devices and technology in the diagnosis and treatment of biliary and pancreatic diseases. Dr. Kothari is an active member of scientific GI societies and serves on several national gastroenterology committees and is a reviewer for various journals. She is passionate about patient care and is committed to providing the highest quality personalized care to each patient.

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Endoscopy, Stanford University Medical Center. 2011 - 2012

Fellowship, Gastroenterology, St Joseph's University Medical Center. 2007 - 2010

Residency, Internal Medicine, Seton Hall University. 2005 - 2007

Internship, Internal Medicine, Seton Hall University. 2004 - 2005

Awards

Won 1st prize for Oral Presentation at the State Level at ACP Meeting in New Jersey. 2007

Represented the State of New Jersey, at the National ACP Meeting, San Diego as a 1st prize winner of the abstract. 2007

Won 2nd prize for poster presentation on Gastric Sarcoidosis at ACP. 2006

Won 2nd prize at Seton Hall University Research Colloquium 2006 for presentation on Isolated Angioedema of the bowel due to C1. 2006

Won 3rd prize for a poster presentation at Seton Hall University Research Colloquium 2005. 2005

Distinction in Biochemistry in first year medical school. 1998

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.7 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.6 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.6 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.6 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.6 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

The Doctor was able to talk me into getting a Colonoscopy and when I explained transportation was a problem because someone would have to bring me and take me home. They have arranged for me to have it with my routine Endoscopy

Jan 31, 2025

5.0 stars

All questions were answered clearly.

Jan 31, 2025

5.0 stars

Excellent!

Dec 10, 2024

5.0 stars

[...] Very good, indeed!!

Oct 09, 2024

1.0 stars

Dr Kothari never seems to care, has next to nothing to say about my condition, and never answers my questions. I've been trying since [...] to get answers and solutions [...]

Aug 12, 2024

5.0 stars

I felt comfortable talking to her and she explained the procedure very well

Jul 31, 2024

5.0 stars

Great relief after explanations by the doctor, thank you

Jun 18, 2024

5.0 stars

Feel so blessed to have Dr. Kothari as one of my doctors, I'm getting excellent care.

May 30, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Kothari was very professional. She listened to me explain the issues I've been having and set a treatment plan to move forward with more testing.

Mar 26, 2024

5.0 stars

Very professional; appropriate concern -

Jan 19, 2024