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Dr. Vanessa Shami, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 55
Dr. Vanessa Shami, MD
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Dr. Vanessa Shami, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Charlottesville, VA.
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Dr. Vanessa Shami, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 55
Charlottesville, VA
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28 years of experience
Dr. Vanessa Shami, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Charlottesville, VA.

About

Dr. Vanessa Shami, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Charlottesville, VA and has 28 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS. They currently practice at UVA Health Digestive Health at Primary Care Center and are affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center. Dr. Shami has experience treating conditions like Upper Digestive Tract Cancer, Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia and Barrett's Esophagus among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shami received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Shami also speaks Armenian. Dr. Shami is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Barrett's Esophagus
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Barrett's Esophagus
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Diarrhea
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Nausea
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Retroperitoneum Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Anemia
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Ascites
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Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Cystic Fibrosis
Dehydration
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Large Intestine Infarction
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Spleen Cyst
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Whipple's Disease
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Select
  • HealthKeepers HMO-POS
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  • Blue Card PPO
  • BlueChoice Advantage POS
    BluePreferred PPO
    HealthBlue PPO
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    Open Access Plus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
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  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
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  • Choice Plus POS
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 UVA Health Digestive Health at Primary Care Center
    1221 Lee St # 2, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  2. 2 UVA Health Digestive Health Center
    1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908
  3. 3 UVA Health Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center
    1240 LEE ST, Charlottesville, VA 22908
  4. 4 UVA Health Endoscopy Monroe Lane
    500 Monroe Ln, Charlottesville, VA 22903
  5. 5 UVA Health Endoscopy Unit
    1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908

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Aug 24, 2021
Dr. Shami is awesome! She made me laugh & feel very comfortable in her care. She is very personable & the nurses think she is above her calling. I would recommended her for sure.
Tina S — Aug 24, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Armenian
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Vanessa Shami, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shami's profile.

Dr. Shami frequently treats the following conditions: Upper Digestive Tract Cancer, Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia and Barrett's Esophagus. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Vanessa Shami, MD is affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center.

Yes, Dr. Vanessa Shami, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UVA Health Sciences Center

    1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA