Shahan Chowdhury
Family Practice Physician
Shahan Chowdhury, MD is a Board-Certified Physician with more than 15 years of experience in primary care and family medicine. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Genetics from University College London and a Doctor of Medicine Degree from University of Oklahoma. Her true passion is cardiovascular health and helping her patients with disease prevention and management. She is a graduate of the Bale/Doneen Method for heart attack and stroke prevention, and utilizes her family medicine training on a daily basis to look for markers of disease. By taking care of the whole person, she is in a position to look at the past (family history), the present (patient's medical history), and the future (cutting edge, evidence-based testing and imaging).
As a Diamond Physician, Dr. Chowdhury offers a truly innovative approach to medicine. This concierge model allows her to create and foster strong relationships, spanning several generations and age groups. She is able to spend time and be available to them 24 hours a day for all their medical needs.
Videos for this expert
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Why Am I Screened for Gestational Diabetes?
You’re in the middle your pregnancy – and it’s time to test for gestational diabetes. If you’re not already diabetic, then what’s the problem? What up with the one hour blood test? And what happens if you don’t pass?
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Why Not Use the Hot Tub While Pregnant?
When your whole body aches, the idea of climbing into a tub of warm bubbles might seem tempting. But hot tubs are a no no during pregnancy. Buy why? Is it just about the heat, or do you need to be concerned about the chemicals in the water? Plus, ways you can still be social when your friends want to take a dip!
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How Can I Prevent Stretchmarks?
You’re pregnant, and your baby has quickly taken over your body. Your skin is being pulled to capacity. Does this mean stretch marks are unavoidable? Is there anything you can do to prevent them, or is your “luck” simply dependent on genetics?
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How Soon Can I Get Pregnant?
You’ve just had your baby. And since you have baby on the brain, you start to wonder how quickly you can get pregnant again. Can it happen immediately after giving birth? What if you haven’t had your period yet? What do you need to know about getting pregnant shortly after having a baby?
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Why Do I Pee in a Cup Before Appointments?
You arrive at your OB/GYN appointment, and they ask you to pee in a small cup. They’re not testing to see if you’re pregnant- so what exactly are they looking for? Will you need to pee in a cup before every appointment?
