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Dr. Rania Shammas, MD
Rheumatology* Age 48
Dr. Rania Shammas, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rania Shammas, MD is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, CA.
Dr. Rania Shammas, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Rania Shammas, MD

Rheumatology* Age 48
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rania Shammas, MD is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, CA.

About Dr. Rania Shammas, MD

Dr. Shammas graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2005 and completed a residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Rania Shammas, MD is a Rheumatologist in Los Angeles, CA and has 21 years experience. Dr. Shammas has experience treating conditions like Raynaud's Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Shammas's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shammas also speaks Spanish. Dr. Shammas is board certified in Rheumatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience Check

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Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Joint Pain
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Joint Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis
Chronic Pain
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Psoriatic Arthritis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Osteopenia
Degenerative Disc Disease
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Muscle Cramping
Systemic Vasculitis
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Osteoporosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Trigger Finger
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Gout
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Vasculitis
Difficulty With Walking
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Chondrocalcinosis
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Amyloidosis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Behçet's Disease
Bursitis
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Chronic Neck Pain
Cicatricial Pemphigoid
Cryoglobulinemia
De Quervain's Disease
Dermatomyositis
Dry Eyes
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Familial Mediterranean Fever
Granulomatosis
Hammer Toe
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Infective Arthritis
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Lyme Disease
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Palindromic Rheumatism
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyositis
Posterior Uveitis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Stiff-Man Syndrome
Still's Disease
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Temporal Arteritis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Infusion Therapy
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Steroid Injection
Trigger Point Injection
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Power Select HMO
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Basic PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
    United Healthcare
    Options PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Access Plus Savenet
    Basic Exclusive PPO for Small Business
    Local Access Plus HMO
  • MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
    UC CORE-CA PPO
    Gold Advantage-CA PPO
    Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
    Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
    Silver Advantage-CA PPO
    UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
    Traditional PPO
    USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
    Silver Select w/ H.S.A (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Tenet Network-CA PPO
    Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Gold Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Select-CA PPO
    EPO-CA
    Bronze Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
    Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
    Select PPO (Select Network)-CA PPO
    UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
    Silver Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    UC Health Savings Plan-CA
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
    Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
    UC Care-CA PPO
    Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
    UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
    PERS Select-CA HMO
    Select (PERS Select Providers)-CA PPO
    Vivity-CA HMO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
    Bronze Select w/ H.S.A (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Platinum Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    UCSHIP-CA PPO
    Traditional
    PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
    UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
    Advantage-CA PPO
    Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
    Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
  • Omni IPA
  • Medicaid
  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
  • Individual and Family PPO
    WholeCare Network HMO
    Employer Group HMO
    Blue & Gold HMO
    Health Net PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Caremore Medical Group
  • CaliforniaCare HMO
    Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Select PPO
    Select Plus HMO

Where Dr. Rania Shammas, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Office
    200 Medical Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095
  2. 2 Gilbert N. Ross M.D. Inc.
    2625 W Alameda Ave Ste 518, Burbank, CA 91505
  3. 3 Burbank Neurology
    2625 W Alameda Ave Ste 322, Burbank, CA 91505

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Oct 22, 2025
Dr. Shamas is attentative, thorough, and compassionate. Autoimmune conditions are challenging. Unlike other doctors, I never feel dismissed!
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Meet Dr. Rania Shammas, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
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FAQs About Dr. Shammas's Practice

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

Dr. Shammas frequently treats the following conditions: Raynaud's Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rania Shammas, MD is affiliated with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rania Shammas, MD holds board certification in Rheumatology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    2005
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    2008
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of California at Los Angeles
    2010
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Rania Shammas, MD Practices

  • Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

    501 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA

  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, Los Angeles, CA

  • Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital

    1250 16th St, Santa Monica, CA

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