Hospital Affiliation: Grandview Medical Center
ABOUT
Shashank Sarvepalli, MD, is a gastroenterologist specializing in hepatology and motility disorders.
Dr. Sarvepalli earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Boston University. After completing his medical education, he pursued post-graduate training with a residency at the Cleveland Clinic Department of Internal Medicine. He completed his fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at the Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Sarvepalli also completed his Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Toledo.
Dr. Sarvepalli is trained in diagnosing and managing various conditions affecting the gastrointestinal system and liver. He has additional training in various modalities to diagnose motility disorders such as acid reflux, trouble swallowing, gastroparesis, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diarrhea, diseases of the anorectum, and other functional bowel disorders. He is also interested in gastrointestinal cancer screening, cirrhosis, and inflammatory bowel disease.
When Dr. Sarvepalli is not helping patients, he enjoys meditation, yoga, and spending time with his family.
PHILOSOPHY OF CARE
"The physician-patient relationship is sacred, and I take the trust my patients place in me very seriously. Given the complex ways gastrointestinal disorders can affect an individual and cause suffering, physician-patient communication takes on greater relevance in this particular medical specialty. My goal is to first listen to my patients' concerns respectfully and empathetically. Next, with the patient as my equal partner, I aim to thoughtfully formulate a plan of action uniquely suited to my patients. Herein lies the art of medicine, which I find to be meaningful and fulfilling." -- Shashank Sarvepalli, MD
