Sherief Shawki, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: Colon And Rectal Surgery, General Surgery
Languages: English
About me
Sherief Shawki, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a double board-certified colon and rectal surgeon at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, specializing in advanced surgical care for complex colorectal diseases.
Dr. Shawki treats diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus, such as primary and recurrent colon and rectal cancer, ileal pouch and continent ileostomy (Koch Pouch / BCIR), corrective surgery for leaks and fistulas, and re-do ileal pouch surgery. He performs both open and minimally invasive procedures, including laparoscopic, robotic-assisted, and trans-anal procedures (TAMIS & taTME), tailoring treatment to individual patients’ needs.
Known for treating every patient as a family member, Dr. Shawki takes the time to get to know his patients and their specific health goals, autonomy, and lifestyle before offering personalized surgical options. His approach prioritizes patient education and shared decision-making for optimal health outcomes.
Before joining MedStar Health, Dr. Shawki served as a consultant at the Mayo Clinic and previously at the Cleveland Clinic. Deeply committed to advancing surgical care through education and research, he conducts and participates in various studies and serves as a reviewer for many prominent journals.
Dr. Shawki completed his medical education, residency, and Master's degree at Suez Canal University in Egypt. He completed a second residency in general surgery, followed by a colon & rectal surgery fellowship, at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Ohio.
Dr. Shawki is an active member and leader in several medical societies, including the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), the American Board of Surgery, and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
Philosophy of Care
“I treat every patient with compassion, respect, and honesty. I welcome open dialogue, encouraging my patients to ask questions, so that they fully understand their condition, the role of surgery, and what to expect throughout their care. My shared decision-making approach emphasizes collaboration with patients, their families, and a multidisciplinary team when needed. By treating people, not just diseases, I strive to earn the trust of both my patients and referring physicians while achieving the best possible outcomes and quality of life.”
Dr. Shawki sees patients at the following location:
9000 Franklin Square Dr.2nd Fl
Baltimore, MD 21237
Phone: 443-777-2475
Clinical areas of focus
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Pain
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Colon Cancer
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Hemorrhoids
- Ulcerative Colitis
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Digestive Findings
- Anal Abscess
- Anal Bleeding
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Itching (PRURITUS ANI)
- Anal Warts (CONDYLOMA)
- Anorectal Fissure
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Artificial Openings Complications
- Bladder Disorders
- Bowel Obstruction
- Carcinoma In Situ Of Digestive Organs
- Carcinoma In Situ Of The Rectum
- Chronic Constipation
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Polyps
- Colon Stricture
- Colonic Diverticulosis
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Malignancy
- Colorectal Stricture
- Congenital Malformations Of Intestine
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Diverticulitis
- Enteritis
- External Hemorrhoids
- Familial Polyposis
- Female Genital Tract Fistulae
- Functional Bowel Disorder
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Hemorrhoid Prolapse
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Intestinal Perforation
- Paracolostomy Hernia
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Proctal Ulcer
- Proctitis
- Pruritus
- Rectal Cancer
- Rectal Fissure
- Rectal Pain
- Rectal Ulcers
- Sigmoiditis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Ventral Hernia
Procedures I perform
- Abdominoperineal Resection
- Anal Cancer Treatment
- Colectomy
- Colon Cancer Surgery
- Colon Cancer Treatment
- Colostomy
- Colostomy Revision
- Crohn's Disease Surgery
- Diverticulosis Treatment
- Endorectal Advancement Flap
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection
- Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment
- Gastrointestinal Foreign Body Removal
- Gastrointestinal Perforation Repair
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Ileostomy
- Inferior Mesenteric Artery Aneurysm Repair
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment
- J-Pouch Surgery
- Laparoscopic Colectomy
- Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy
- Loop Colostomy
- Low Anterior Resection
- Open Colectomy
- Ostomy Care
- Perineal Rectosigmoidectomy
- Pilonidal Abscess Treatment
- Pilonidal Cyst Treatment
- Rectal Abscess Drainage
- Rectal Cancer Surgery
- Rectal Cancer Treatment
- Rectal Foreign Body Removal
- Rectal Pain Treatment
- Rectal Resection
- Rectal Stricture Dilation
- Sigmoid Colectomy
- Small Bowel Resection
- Stoma Care
- Stoma Revision
- Thiersch Procedure
- Ulcerative Proctitis Treatment
- Volvulus Treatment
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
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- First Health PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- MultiPlan, Inc
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- TRICARE East Select
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- IH-POS Plus
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- HighMark
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Aetna Classic 3500
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- First Health PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-Indemnity
- Optimum Choice
- CareFirst Administrators
- CIGNA EPO
- United Healthcare Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- UHC Passport
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-Open POS II
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CIGNA PPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Employee Health Plan
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Beech Street PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Sentara Health
- IH-EPO Plus
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- IH-POS
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- Medicare Direct
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Aetna Basic
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- POS OA
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst EPO
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Choice POS II Open Access
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Network OA
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Choice POS
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Choice Fund PPO
- Blue Choice Advantage
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- IH-HMO
- OA Plus
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Navigate
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Choice POS II
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- IH-Open HMO
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- TRICARE for Life East
- Core Essential (HMO)
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- IH-PPO
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- TRICARE East Prime
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- United Student Resources
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
Board Certification: American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery
Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation (2016)
Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation (2015)
Residency: Suez Canal University Faculty of Medicine (2004)
Internship: Suez Canal University Faculty of Medicine (2001)
Medical School: Suez Canal University (2000)