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Dr. Vanessa Shami, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 57
Dr. Vanessa Shami, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

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Dr. Vanessa Shami, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Charlottesville, VA.
Dr. Vanessa Shami, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Vanessa Shami, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 57
Charlottesville, VA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Vanessa Shami, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Charlottesville, VA.

About Dr. Vanessa Shami, MD

Dr. Shami graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1996 and completed a residency at University of Virginia Medical Center. Dr. Vanessa Shami, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Charlottesville, VA and has 30 years experience. Dr. Shami currently practices at UVA Health Digestive Health Center and is affiliated with UVA Health Sciences Center. Dr. Shami has experience treating conditions like Upper Digestive Tract Cancer, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Constipation, Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia, Barrett's Esophagus, Retroperitoneum Cancer, Gastroptosis, Diarrhea, Esophagitis, Gastritis, Abdominal Pain, Nausea, Pancreatitis and Dysphagia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Shami's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. 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
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Constipation
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Constipation
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Constipation
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Barrett's Esophagus
Sigmoidoscopy
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Endoscopy
Gastroptosis
Diarrhea
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Esophagitis
Gastritis
Abdominal Pain
Nausea
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Pancreatitis
Dysphagia
Duodenal Polypectomy
Chronic Gastritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ascites
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Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenal Cancer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Reflux Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Malnutrition
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Esophageal Ulcer
Ileus
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Unexplained Weight Loss
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastric Ulcer
Intestinal Ulcer
Cirrhosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Duodenitis
Anemia
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Gastroparesis
Colorectal Polyp
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Esophageal Varices
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Colonoscopy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Viral Enteritis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Crohn's Disease
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Heartburn
Hypokalemia
Indigestion
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Splenomegaly
Pyloric Stenosis
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
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Cyclical Vomiting
Cystic Fibrosis
Dehydration
E. coli Food Poisoning
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Illeum Cancer
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Lactose Intolerance
Large Intestine Infarction
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Rectal Ulcer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenic Infarct
Stomach Carcinoma
Stomach Stenosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
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
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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Meet Dr. Vanessa Shami, MD

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Gastroenterology
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Dr. Shami frequently treats the following conditions: Upper Digestive Tract Cancer, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Constipation, Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia, Barrett's Esophagus, Retroperitoneum Cancer, Gastroptosis, Diarrhea, Esophagitis, Gastritis, Abdominal Pain, Nausea, Pancreatitis and Dysphagia. 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.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
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
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    1999
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
    2003
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Vanessa Shami, MD Practices

  • UVA Health Sciences Center

    1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA

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