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Dr. Wael Shams, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 56
Dr. Wael Shams, MD
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Dr. Wael Shams, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Johnson City, TN.
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Dr. Wael Shams, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 56
Johnson City, TN
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Wael Shams, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Johnson City, TN.

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Dr. Shams graduated from LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS. Dr. Wael Shams, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Johnson City, TN and has 33 years experience. Dr. Shams currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson County Community Hospital and Sycamore Shoals Hospital. At present, Dr. Shams received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Shams' office accepts new patients. Dr. Shams is board certified in Infectious Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cellulitis
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
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Cryptococcosis
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Enteritis
Gastritis
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Hepatitis B
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Infective Arthritis
Infective Endocarditis
Intestinal Ulcer
Lung Abscess
Lymphangitis
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Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Pyogenic Arthritis
Sepsis
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Tuberculosis
Urogenital Candidiasis

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Locations

  1. 1 Medical Education Assistance Corporation
    615 N State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 930-8337
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  2. 2 Medicaleducationassistancecorporationdbauniversityphysicianspracticegr
    325 N State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 439-7280

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Mar 17, 2017
Dr. Shams treated me at the VA for pneumonia. He and his staff were excellent. I saw him every day when I was in the hospital. He was awesome. He genuinely cares. Highly recommend.
Jeffrey Scott in Johnson City, TN — Mar 17, 2017
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Specialties*
Infectious Disease Medicine
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS
    1991
Medical Education

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  • Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Wael Shams, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shams' profile.

Dr. Wael Shams, MD is affiliated with Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson County Community Hospital and Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Wael Shams, MD holds board certification in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Johnson City Medical Center

    400 N State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN

  • Johnson County Community Hospital

    1901 S Shady St, Mountain City, TN

  • Sycamore Shoals Hospital

    1501 W Elk Ave, Elizabethton, TN