Overview
Dr. Mohamed Shama, MD, MSc, MRCS, EBSQ is an Assistant Professor of Endocrine and Oncological Surgery at Tulane University Medical School. Dr. Sharma is a practicing Surgical Oncologist specializing in thyroid cancer and head and neck cancer. He treats patients at multiple locations and is licensed to practice in LA.
Dr. Shama is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 52 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
101 Judge Tanner Blvd Ste 404, Covington, LA 70433
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. Mohamed Shama
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mohamed Shama?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mohamed Shama by calling their office at 504-988-0644. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mohamed Shama a top-rated expert for Thyroidectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mohamed Shama is classified as an Advanced expert for Thyroidectomy, 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. Mohamed Shama specialize in?
While Dr. Mohamed Shama is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Thyroidectomy, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroid Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Mohamed Shama participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mohamed Shama has published 52 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thyroidectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Mohamed Shama's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mohamed Shama accept my insurance?
Dr. Mohamed Shama accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-988-0644 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.
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- Advanced
- GlossectomyDr. Shama isAdvanced. Learn about Glossectomy.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Shama isAdvanced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Shama isAdvanced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- ParathyroidectomyDr. Shama isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroidectomy.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Shama isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Shama isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Experienced
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Shama isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Familial Isolated HyperparathyroidismDr. Shama isExperienced. Learn about Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Shama isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Shama isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)
- Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome