Overview
Adam Shimer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Dr. Shimer is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Myelopathy, Fractured Spine, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 62 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Shimer is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2280 Ivy Rd Ste 2304, Charlottesville, VA 22903
1204 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Adam L. Shimer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Adam L. Shimer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Adam L. Shimer by calling their office at 434-243-3633. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Adam L. Shimer a top-rated expert for Invertebral Disc Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Adam L. Shimer is classified as an Distinguished expert for Invertebral Disc Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Adam L. Shimer specialize in?
While Dr. Adam L. Shimer is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Myelopathy, and Spinal Fusion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Adam L. Shimer participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Adam L. Shimer has published 62 articles and abstracts on conditions like Invertebral Disc Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Adam L. Shimer's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Adam L. Shimer accept my insurance?
Dr. Adam L. Shimer accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 434-243-3633 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Shimer isDistinguished. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- Advanced
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Shimer isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Shimer isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Fractured SpineDr. Shimer isAdvanced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Shimer isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Shimer isAdvanced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- OsteotomyDr. Shimer isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Spinal FusionDr. Shimer isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Experienced
- Bone GraftDr. Shimer isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- ConcussionDr. Shimer isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- Foot DropDr. Shimer isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- GastrostomyDr. Shimer isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HerniaDr. Shimer isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- LaminectomyDr. Shimer isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Sacroiliac Joint DiseaseDr. Shimer isExperienced. Learn about Sacroiliac Joint Disease.