About me
Dr. Danny Shearer is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders, including colon cancer, pancreatic disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and liver disease.
Dr. Shearer’s practice focuses on early detection, prevention, and therapeutic interventions. He regularly performs procedures such as colonoscopy, endoscopy, hydrogen breath tests, and lab tests. With decades of experience, he remains committed to staying at the forefront of emerging gastroenterological treatments, taking a thorough diagnostic approach to find the best option for his patients.
Dr. Shearer has a holistic approach to patient care, understanding that digestive health is closely tied to overall well-being. He believes in educating his patients, addressing concerns with compassion, and providing comprehensive, individualized treatment plans. Patients often come with complex and challenging cases, and he prides himself on offering clear guidance and making sure patients understand their conditions and options.
A Washington, DC, native, Dr. Shearer was born at the MedStar Washington Hospital Center, marking the beginning of a lifelong connection to the region. His medical journey began at Howard University, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine in 1991. Before that, he completed a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science at the University of Maryland, College Park. Following medical school, he completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology at Washington Hospital Center.
Dr. Shearer’s professional career began in 1996 when he joined Gastrointestinal Associates. He dedicated over a decade to the practice before transitioning to Gastroenterology Consultants of DC as an owner and partner from 2009 to 2019. From 2004 to 2022, he served as Medical Director of the Capital Endoscopy Center. In 2019, Gastroenterology Consultants joined MedStar Medical Group. Currently, Dr Shearer splits his time between MedStar Washington Hospital Center and the Annapolis clinic, and he is proud to extend his experience and quality of care to the broader community.
Dr. Shearer is a member of the American Gastroenterologists Association and the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Philosophy of Care
“I treat each patient as I would want my family to be treated—with care and compassion. I’m a good listener and always take the time to hear out my patients’ concerns without interrupting.
It’s important to me that patients know that I’m very supportive of how they feel mentally and physically. Gastro issues can be complex, and I always conduct a careful diagnosis to recommend the best treatment they need to get back to living a healthy, normal life.
I often collaborate with colleagues such as surgeons, oncologists, and internal medicine specialists. They should know I’m always willing to communicate, give and receive feedback, and support their patients just as they support mine.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Bowel Obstruction
- Celiac Disease
- Colonoscopy
- Diverticulitis
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Enteroscopy
- Flexible Colonoscopy With Biopsy
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Helicobacter Pylori Stool Test
- Intestinal Dysmotility
- Sigmoidoscopy With Biopsy
- Stomach Ulcers
- Transrectal Ultrasound
- Urea Breath Test
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Distension
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Stool
- Achalasia
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Anal Fissures
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Aphagia
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Appendiceal Cancer
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm Of Colon, Rectum, Anus And Anal Canal
- Benign Neoplasm Of Digestive System
- Bile Duct Stones
- Biliary Tract Disease
- Bowel Obstruction
- Carcinoma In Situ Of Digestive Organs
- Celiac Disease
- Choledocholithiasis
- Chronic Constipation
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Disease
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Diverticulosis
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Malignancy
- Congenital Malformations Of Digestive System
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Digestive System Complications
- Digestive System Diseases
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Stomach And Duodenum
- Diverticular Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dysphagia
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Hernia
- Esophagitis
- External Hemorrhoids
- Flatulence
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastric Varices
- Gastritis
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Hemangioma
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatomegaly
- Hepatomegaly And Splenomegaly
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Intestinal Dysmotility
- Intestinal Infections
- Intestinal Stenosis
- Liver Encephalopathy
- Liver Fibrosis
- Malabsorption
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Noninfective Gastroenteritis
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Pancreatitis
- Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
- Perianal Pain
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Postoperative Ileus
- Postprandial Diarrhea
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Rectal Cancer
- Rectal Pain
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Ulcers
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Viral Hepatitis
- Vomiting
Procedures I perform
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy With Injection
- Endoscopic Argon Plasma Coagulation
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Endoscopic Stricture Dilation
- Endoscopy With Biopsy
- Enteroscopy
- Fecal Microbiota Transplant
- Flexible Colonoscopy With Biopsy
- Fructose Breath Test
- Gastrointestinal Disease Prevention
- Gastrointestinal Foreign Body Removal
- Gastrointestinal Functional Disorder Treatment
- Gastrointestinal Health Maintenance
- Gastrointestinal Motility Study
- Gastrointestinal Pathogen Panel
- Gastrointestinal Tube Placement
- Helicobacter Pylori Stool Test
- Hepatitis Panel
- Hydrogen Breath Test
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment
- Lactose Breath Test
- Liver Biopsy
- Sigmoidoscopy With Biopsy
- Smartpill
- Transrectal Ultrasound
- Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
- Urea Breath Test
- Variceal Band Ligation
Practice locations
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110 Irving St NW
Washington, DC, 20010
106 Irving St NW
POB South 216
Washington, DC, 20010
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- CIGNA PPO
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- IH-HMO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- HighMark
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- First Health PPO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Beech Street PPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- MultiPlan, Inc
- United Healthcare Choice
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Optimum Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- IH-POS
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- HealthyBlue PPO
- IH-PPO
- Sentara Health
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Medicare Direct
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Navigate
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna HMO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- United Student Resources
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Open HMO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Employee Health Plan
- TRICARE East Select
- TRICARE for Life East
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Medicare FFS
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- TRICARE East Prime
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Choice Fund PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna Basic
- Choice POS II
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst Administrators
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- POS OA
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- IH-Open POS II
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst NASCO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- CareFirst EPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- IH-Indemnity
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CIGNA EPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- OA Plus
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Network OA
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Choice POS
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- IH-EPO Plus
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
Fellowship: MedStar Washington Hospital Center (1996)
Residency: MedStar Washington Hospital Center (1994)
Medical School: Howard University (1991)