Expertise in
25
conditions

Dr. Vanessa Shami

Gastroenterology
UVA Health Digestive Health Center
1215 Lee St, 
Charlottesville, VA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
25
conditions
UVA Health Digestive Health Center
1215 Lee St, 
Charlottesville, VA 

Overview

Vanessa Shami is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Dr. Shami is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Barrett Esophagus, Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 69 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in VA

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Virginia Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
HealthKeepers
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UVA Health Digestive Health Center
1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908
Other Locations
UVA Health Digestive Health at Primary Care Center
1221 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Shami has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vanessa Shami

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vanessa Shami?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Vanessa Shami by calling their office at 434-243-3090. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Vanessa Shami a top-rated expert for Barrett Esophagus?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vanessa Shami is classified as an Distinguished expert for Barrett Esophagus, 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. Vanessa Shami specialize in?

While Dr. Vanessa Shami is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Stomach Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Vanessa Shami accept my insurance?

Dr. Vanessa Shami accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 434-243-3090 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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