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Dr. Brian Shames, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
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Dr. Brian Shames, MD is a General Surgeon in Farmington, CT.
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Dr. Brian Shames, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Farmington, CT
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Brian Shames, MD is a General Surgeon in Farmington, CT.

About

Dr. Shames graduated from University of Connecticut. Dr. Brian Shames, MD is a General Surgeon in Farmington, CT and has 30 years experience. Dr. Shames currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UConn John Dempsey Hospital. Dr. Shames has experience treating conditions like Appendicitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shames received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Shames' office accepts new patients. Dr. Shames accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Appendicitis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Rib Fracture
Appendicitis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Rib Fracture
Appendicitis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Rib Fracture
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wound Repair
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neurofibrosarcoma
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Bile Duct Procedure
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Removal
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • Tufts PPO
  • Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
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  • HIP Prime HMO
  • Century Preferred-CT PPO
    Pathway X Enhanced (Ind -)-CT HMO
    BlueCare - CT HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Freedom

Locations

  1. 1 UConn John Dempsey Hospital
    263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06032
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (860) 679-8080
  2. 2 Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
    65 Kane St, West Hartford, CT 06119
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (860) 679-7503
  3. 3 Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
    65 Kane St, West Hartford, CT 06119
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (860) 679-8080
  4. 4 Office
    135 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030
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4.0
Based on 4 Reviews
5 Stars (3)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Jul 24, 2024
I didn't know what was happening. I had 10 pain happening in my abdominal area it was beyond shaking off. Dr. Shames and his surgical team saved my life, I would've died without them. Thank you again
Harry Kime — Jul 24, 2024
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Connecticut
    1994
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Dr. Brian Shames, MD is affiliated with UConn John Dempsey Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UConn John Dempsey Hospital

    100 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT