Shamila B Zawahir, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology
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4.9 out of 5, 
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HMH-Pediatric Gastroenterology-Paramus

650 From Road Paramus, NJ 07652-3517

Dr. Zawahir treats a wide variety of children with gastrointestinal disorders in infants, children and teens. She obtained her training in Pediatric GI at the University Of Maryland School of Medicine, and went on to become the Director of their Fellowship program and Director of Pediatric Endoscopy and Motility at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital. She has worked in diverse settings from University-based practices to private practice. She is experienced in endoscopic procedures for children as well as video capsule endoscopy, and motility procedures.


She is a co-author on book chapters and journal articles on gastrointestinal disorders in children. She was a recipient of a National Institutes of Health grant researching neonatal bowel inflammation, and has lectured at area hospitals on various Pediatric GI topics at area hospitals including on Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Celiac disease.

Philosophy of Care

I believe that a multidisciplinary approach to the care of children is of the utmost importance. Here we work as a team to ensure that all facets of a child's health and well-being are addressed. I am committed to working with families to incorporate their beliefs and also give them the best evidence-based care that I can provide. The relationship I strive to create between myself, the patient and the family is centered on honesty and compassion, ensuring that when they leave my office they are satisfied and assured that I have their child's best interest at heart.  

Incorporating both traditional and integrative medicine to promote optimal clinical outcomes, including nutrition and exercise, is the way to advance the health of my patients.

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Specialties

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Languages

English

Age groups seen

Children

Hospital affiliations

Hackensack University Medical Center
JFK University Medical Center

Education

Fellowship, University of Maryland Medicine GME
Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2010
Residency, NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem
General Pediatrics & Primary Care, 2007
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Inst, Medical School
MD, 2003

Certifications

Pediatric Gastroenterology - American Board of Pediatrics - 2011

Verified Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.9 out of 5
104 ratings,
7 reviews
11/14/2025
I actually really liked the provider. I thought she was very friendly, very helpful, but on this third appointment we had, I feel like she didn't really look over his chart and didn't seem like she recalled anything because she made a comment like it was nice to meet you. And also, I had called about like she had us try dairy and it didn't go so well and like it was like it was it didn't seem like she knew the conversation had happened. So it just felt kind of impersonal, but she's a very lovely person. Yeah, and that's it. Thank you.
8/8/2025
The doctor is a very good person, I recommend her.
7/23/2025
Very good all.
7/10/2025
Dr. Shamila is an excellent, is an amazing, amazing doctor. Very caring, very understanding. I would highly recommend her to my families and friends that have children. She is one amazing doctor and I'm so grateful that I found her when I did. Excellent doctor, excellent, excellent doctor.
5/13/2025
Excellent doctor who cares about the patients. She takes time to listen and explain in detail what needs to be done to help the patient.

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HMH-Pediatric Gastroenterology-Paramus

650 From RoadParamus, NJ 07652-3517