Overview
Omar Shams is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Rockville, Maryland.
Dr. Shams is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shams is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
15225 Shady Grove Rd Ste 201, Rockville, MD 20850
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. Omar F. Shams
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Omar F. Shams?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Omar F. Shams by calling their office at 301-670-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Omar F. Shams a top-rated expert for Atrial Fibrillation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Omar F. Shams is classified as an Distinguished expert for Atrial Fibrillation, 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. Omar F. Shams specialize in?
While Dr. Omar F. Shams is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, and Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Omar F. Shams participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Omar F. Shams has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atrial Fibrillation. You can view a list of Dr. Omar F. Shams's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Omar F. Shams accept my insurance?
Dr. Omar F. Shams accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-670-3000 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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- Distinguished
- ArrhythmiasDr. Shams isDistinguished. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Shams isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Shams isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- CardiomyopathyDr. Shams isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Shams isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Shams isDistinguished. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Shams isDistinguished. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Shams isDistinguished. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Advanced
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Shams isAdvanced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Cardiac AblationDr. Shams isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Shams isAdvanced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- FaintingDr. Shams isAdvanced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Shams isAdvanced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Shams isAdvanced. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Familial Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- Heart AttackDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart BlockDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Heart Block.
- Heart FailureDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- High CholesterolDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- HypertensionDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Low Blood PressureDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- NecrosisDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Paroxysmal Ventricular FibrillationDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Sengers SyndromeDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Sengers Syndrome.
- Short QT SyndromeDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Short QT Syndrome.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Thromboangiitis ObliteransDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Thromboangiitis Obliterans.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Ventricular FibrillationDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Wolff-Parkinson-White SyndromeDr. Shams isExperienced. Learn about Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome.