Rimma Shaposhnikov, MD
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Rimma Shaposhnikov, MD

  • Gastroenterology
Average rating: 4.9
 
Thousand Oaks Digestive Diseases |

About

Dr. Shaposhnikov completed her undergraduate work at Yale University, earning a bachelor of science in molecular biochemistry. She obtained her medical degree from State University of New York at Buffalo. During that time, Dr. Shaposhnikov was one of six people selected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to investigate an outbreak of hepatitis B in Brazil. Her training in internal medicine and subsequently gastroenterology was done at LAC+USC. Her research centered on UGI bleeding, as well as molecular markers found in colon polyps. After completing fellowship, Dr. Shaposhnikov joined a multi-specialty group in the San Fernando Valley. During her tenure there, she established an esophageal lab at Providence St. Joseph’s Medical Center to address and evaluate esophageal disorders and to provide esophageal manometry testing.

Dr. Shaposhnikov joined UCLA in 2012 and spearheaded the opening of GI practices in Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks. She is the co-director of UCLA northwest (Westlake, Thousand Oaks, and West Hills). In addition, she is a director of the newly established UCLA Surgical Center in West Hills and will also be the director of the UCLA Surgical Center in Westlake Village starting in 2023.  She practices general gastroenterology in all its aspects, with particular interests in inflammatory bowel disease, esophageal disorders, irritable bowel syndrome and colon cancer screening. She is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology. She is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastroenterology Association.

Languages

English, Spanish, Russian

Education

Medical Board Certification

Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2007

Fellowship

Gastroenterology, LAC + USC Medical Center, 2007

Residency

Internal Medicine, LAC + USC Medical Center, 2004

Degree

MD, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, 2001

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Videos

Colorectal cancer update | Rimma Shaposhnikov, MD, Natalie Manitius, MPH, RDN
Anorectal Disorders
The Role of High Resolution Esophageal Manometry in Your Practice

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.9
169 total ratings | 40 reviews
3.0
February 25, 2025
The doctor was lovely but kept me waiting for over an hour
5.0
February 21, 2025
I was seen as an urgent appointment and given advice and medication and a referral as the doctor doesn’t address external hemorrhoids.
5.0
February 20, 2025
Helpful
5.0
February 12, 2025
Good energy accessible Positive vibes. I felt that I could trust her
5.0
February 4, 2025
Dr.Shaposhnikov was intent to hear my health problems. I was very impressed with her easy manner and I felt very comfortable and confident to have her as my doctor.