Abbass Shafii, MD

Dr. Abbass Shafii has been practicing gastroenterology in Colorado Springs since 1995. During this time he has taken care of over 100,000 patients and has done more than 40,000 successful endoscopies.

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Very professional and very friendly. Explains procedures before and results afterwards in a very understandable way. I have used Dr. Shafii for years for my gastroenterology needs ...

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I knew I was in great hands when Dr. Shafii asked me about my nationality. He made me laugh and I actually felt happy before and after procedures. He knew exactly what to say. I fe...

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Exceptionally friendly staff, and a relaxing environment. Dr. Shafii explained in detail the procedure and dispelled my anxiety (since it was my first). He is very personable and m...

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My experience with everyone was amazing. I let it be known that I was a little anxious about the anesthesia but I was assured I would be ok and I was just fine. The doctor was kind...

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Was very pleased. They had me scheduled on their computer for a different date than was on the paperwork they sent me. Dr. Shafii worked me in as I had already done the prep for a ...

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Dr. Shafii is an excellent doctor of gastrointestinal issues and colonoscopies. He and his anesthesiologist, Mike as well as the nurses are excellent as well as professional! I hop...

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Very friendly & efficient (yet didn't feel "rushed" at all) experience overall--definitely recommend. It was ~45 minutes from check-in to the start of the procedure. Dr. Shafli exp...

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He was very nice and explained everything in detail I felt very comfortable with him. I was very nervous at first but he put me at ease I would definitely recommend him to anyone w...

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3rd time coming here for my colonoscopys and plan on coming back for any future ones as well. The staff is so friendly from the front door all the way back to the Nurses and Dr's. ...

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Dr Shafii is the amazing nicest kind Dr everyone wish for and hope to have as doctor professional and compassionate. He treats everyone with love care and respect. My husband and I...

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I have been a patient of Dr. Shafii's for a number of years now. He is professional, compassionate and very patient oriented. Explains procedures/results in detail and offers sugge...

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Dr. Shafii is the absolute best. He’s knowledgeable, caring, and professional. He’s an excellent listener and was attendant to my needs as a patient. For a procedure that can be a ...

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All staff was very friendly and helpful. Erica took time to check mom's history and paperwork. Mitzi, anesthesiologist, was on top of everything. Katie got mom's IV started easily ...

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I was so nervous…Dr. and his staff made it so comfortable for me… I’m truly happy with everything, he has worked with my parents and it was very successful… This actually makes me ...

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I had a great experience at this location, and can highly recommend Dr. Shafii. Dr. Shafii and the whole team were very professional, knowledgeable, and attentive. The procedure we...

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Dr. Shafii was wonderful! He explained the procedure and answered my questions. After my procedure he thoroughly explained his findings and made recommendations to address my issue...

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I recently had 2 GI procedures with Dr Shafii and he was efficient, professional and personable. He had just provided the nurses on the floor of the hospital a full Greek lunch to ...

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Dr Shafii and his staff were professional and friendly from start to finish. From check in to check out it was a good experience. Dr Shafii provided a thorough explanation of the p...

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He was the nicest Doctor I have ever met. This experience was kind and caring and most importantly comfortable! I don’t know if I have ever had such a professional and yet personal...

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I have been seeing Dr. Shafii for over 30 years, because he is an excellent Dr. He is very personal, explains everything in detail, listens to you and answers any questions you may...

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I have had three colonoscopy in my life. I am 72 years old. Before I retired, my work would have me move so I have had each colonoscopy in a different state. Dr. Shafii is by far t...

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My colonoscopy was handled smoothly, professionally and in a timely manner. They answered all my questions. He was explicit about what would happen before, during and after. I woul...

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Having a colonoscopy is never a fun experience, but it doesn't have to be painful. From the admin person, to the person that started my IV, to the nurse that prepped me for the pro...

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From the front office staff to the young lady who walked me to the car, every interaction was competent, concerned, efficient and pleasant. Knowing that Lynch syndrome will require...

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I had a colonoscopy and it was not as unpleasant as I anticipated. Dr. Shafii was humerous beforehand with me. The staff was very nice, too. In fact, early in the morning my husban...

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I went for colonoscopy to Digestive disease clinic & Endoscopy center, and Dr. Abbass Shafii and all his staff were very professional and friendly. I am very satisfied and happy wi...

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He has done my colonoscopies every 3 yrs since I was 40 - that is almost 20 yrs. I have never had any issues with him or his staff. He did have an assistant that I was not happy wi...

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Biography

Dr. Shafii is passionate about medicine and patient care. He treats each patient as his family should be treated by any physician.

He has done his fellowship at Louisiana State University and further postdoctoral training in Asia.

He is interested in preventive medicine and patient education.

He sees many patients with different gastrointestinal problems such as Gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, malnutrition, malabsorption, irritable bowel syndrome, Inflammatory bowel disease, colon polyp and colon cancer, etc.

He lives in Colorado Springs with his wife Rebecca and his two sons Jahan and Bijan.

Dr. Shafii loves the outdoors and spends many hours hiking, snowshoeing as well as playing pickle ball.

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