Dr. Sofia Shames
Overview
Dr. Shames has completed her training in Cardiology at McGill University, Montreal, Canada followed by a research fellowship under the supervision of Dr. Linda Gillam at CUMC. She is board certified in Adult Cardiology and Adult Echocardiography. Her main area of expertise and research interest is adult echocardiography including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiography. She is actively engaged in teaching cardiology fellows rotating through the echo lab.
Dr. Shames is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Aortic Valve Stenosis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
622 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032
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. Sofia Shames
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sofia Shames?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sofia Shames by calling their office at 212-305-9093. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sofia Shames a top-rated expert for Cardiogenic Shock?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sofia Shames is classified as an Advanced expert for Cardiogenic Shock, 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. Sofia Shames specialize in?
While Dr. Sofia Shames is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Sofia Shames participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sofia Shames has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cardiogenic Shock. You can view a list of Dr. Sofia Shames's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sofia Shames accept my insurance?
Dr. Sofia Shames accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Health First. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-9093 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
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Shames isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Shames isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Heart FailureDr. Shames isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Shames isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Experienced
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of KidneyDr. Shames isExperienced. Learn about Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney.
- AnginaDr. Shames isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Shames isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- ApoplexyDr. Shames isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Shames isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy