Overview
Brian Shames is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Farmington, Connecticut. Dr. Shames is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Cellulitis, Cholecystitis, Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian D. Shames
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian D. Shames?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian D. Shames by calling their office at 860-679-7503. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brian D. Shames a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian D. Shames is classified as an Distinguished expert for Gallbladder 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. Brian D. Shames specialize in?
While Dr. Brian D. Shames is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Disease, Cellulitis, and Cholecystitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Brian D. Shames participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brian D. Shames has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gallbladder Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Brian D. Shames's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brian D. Shames accept my insurance?
Dr. Brian D. Shames accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 860-679-7503 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
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Shames isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Advanced
- CellulitisDr. Shames isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Shames isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Experienced
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Shames isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Shames isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Shames isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Shames isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Shames isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- NecrosisDr. Shames isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.