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Vanessa M Shami, MD
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Vanessa M Shami, MD

Gastroenterology

Primary Phone Number
Fax Number
434.244.9445

Additional Locations

Bio & Overview

Vanessa M. Shami, MD is professor of medicine and director of endoscopic ultrasound in the division of gastroenterology and hepatology at University of Virginia Medical Center. She completed her internal medicine residency as well as her gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Virginia. Subsequently, she completed an advanced therapeutic endoscopy fellowship at the University of Chicago.

Dr. Shami has received numerous teaching awards including the University of Virginia Department of Medicine Excellence in Teaching Award, and is an elected member of the University of Virginia Academy of Distinguished Educators. She maintains a busy clinical practice, which embraces her interests in Barrett’s ablation, upper and lower endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), GI oncology and pancreaticobiliary medicine. Her clinical research has led to numerous papers and she co-edited a text book on endoscopic ultrasound. Dr Shami currently serves as an American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Governing Board Councilor.

Academic Information

Department
Medicine
Academic Role
Professor
Division
Gastroenterology
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Gender
Female
Languages
Armenian, English
Age Groups Seen
Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)
Primary Education
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Residency
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Fellowships
University of Virginia School of Medicine, University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
Appointment
Director - Endoscopic Ultrasound

Reviews

98 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

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Overall
4.9 Out of 5
Provider showed concern
Provider explained things clearly
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Provider discussed treatment options
Likelihood of recommending this provider

16 Patient Comments

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Good experience with UVA Dr.
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I will recommend my care provider to any individual who needs help!!!!
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Dr. Shami was very informative and was able to offer us great insight
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Excellent attention; thorough discussion and explanations
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Dr was exceptional! She literally pulled up a chair and we had a discussion of the entire planned procedure, my thoughts on it and her recommendations. Her approach was what should be the standard for patient care. She was also very much aware of my history of dealing with reflux.
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Dr. Shami is a pleasure to talk to. She is very attentive and concerned with helping the patient.