Sofia Shames
Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions

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 clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Aortic Valve Stenosis.

Dr. Shames is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shames is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NY

Board Certifications

Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine

Fellowships

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
French
Russian

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID

Locations

CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital and Vanderbilt Clinic
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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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 Cardiology, 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 Cardiology.

Does Dr. Sofia Shames participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Sofia Shames has published 13 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.

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