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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.
Dr. Vanessa Shami, MD
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Dr. Vanessa Shami, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 55
Charlottesville, VA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Vanessa Shami, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Charlottesville, VA.

About

Dr. Shami graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS. Dr. Vanessa Shami, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Charlottesville, VA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Shami currently practices 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, Constipation and Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia 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. Dr. Shami's office accepts 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
Constipation
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Constipation
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Constipation
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Abdominal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Gastritis
Gastroptosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Chronic Anal Fissure
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pinworm
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Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
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 Sphincter Dysplasia
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Coccygeal Pain
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
E. coli Food Poisoning
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Heartburn
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis E
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Kaposi Sarcoma of Gastrointestinal
Kaposi Sarcoma of Lymph Nodes
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenic Infarct
Splenomegaly
Toxic Megacolon
Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Whipple's Disease
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
Pancreas Surgeries
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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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
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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, Constipation and Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia. 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