Dr. Vanessa M. Shami, MD | Charlottesville, VA | Gastroenterologist

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Dr. Vanessa Shami is a gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions of the digestive system. She earned her medical degree from University of Virginia School of Medicine and completed her residency at University of Virginia Medical Center in 1999. Dr. Shami pursued advanced fellowship training at University of Chicago Medicine and University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine in 2003, along with additional fellowship training at University of Virginia Medical Center in 2002. With three decades of experience in gastroenterology, she holds board certifications in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is fluent in both Armenian and English.

Dr. Shami practices at University of Virginia Children's Hospital and sees patients at multiple locations throughout Charlottesville, Virginia. Her clinical expertise includes treating esophagitis, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, and colon polyps. …She performs specialized procedures such as pathology tests and sedation services for patient comfort during procedures. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.6

18 Ratings
30 years of experience
33 insurance plans accepted
speaks Armenian, English
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
7 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
12 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
4 office locations
Female

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Good experience with UVA Dr.

April 11th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I have never been treated any better in any hospital anywhere

July 31st, 2024 | Source: Partner

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I have been a patient of Dr. Vanessa M. Shami since 2015, when my GI doctor relayed that I needed to see a specialist. Dr. Shami is one of the friendliest and approachable doctors that I have. Complicated health situations can be quite intimidating and overwhelming, and she has the gift of communicating in layman's terms and is making you feel at ease. The entire surgical process is efficient and seamless. Dr. Shami's nurse and the whole staff at the Endoscopy Unit at the UVA's Digestive Health Center are well organized and personable. As a patient, I can attest to Dr. Shami's sincere and empathetic manner – without hesitation; I highly recommend Dr. Shami.

August 31st, 2020

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I cannot express how grateful I am for Dr. Shami. I have had endoscopes for several years at another facility and did not know or was told by that Dr. the problems that I had. Dr. Shami was very thorough in explaining my problems with such patience and grace. She is very professional and knowledgeable. She really takes the time to talk with you and is genuinely concerned for her patients. Gwen Gordon

January 11th, 2019

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Wonderful in every category - even great bedside manner for a doctor....

January 10th, 2015

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I waited so long on phone calls I never received....I have been sick for almost 4 months chronic pain and vomiting daily....lost over 80 lbs and for some reason they still didn't feel urgent to call me back....I was dying and it took Cleveland clinic to help and get it done fadr

March 7th, 2013

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First visit great, ordered test and have been playing phone tag ever since. still dont know anything and its been 3 weeks.

March 22nd, 2010

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UVA Health Digestive Health Center

1215 Lee StCharlottesville, VA 22908

Tel: (434) 243-3090

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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UVA Health Digestive Health at Primary Care Center

1221 Lee Street 2nd FloorCharlottesville, VA 22903

Tel: (434) 243-3090

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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UVA Health Endoscopy Monroe Lane

500 Monroe LnCharlottesville, VA 22903

Tel: (434) 924-9999

Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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UVA Health Surgical Care Riverside

2331 Seminole Ln Ste 201Charlottesville, VA 22901

Tel: (434) 297-9850

Mon6:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tue6:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wed6:00 am - 5:30 pm

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Dr. Vanessa M Shami, MD	Stephanie Fields, APRN	Jan Seiler, APRN	Brendon Bower, APRN
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.6 (18 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Armenian, English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Charlottesville , VA	Tempe , AZ	Montgomery , AL	Tempe , AZ
Med School: University of Virginia School of Medicine	Med School: Columbus State University	Med School: Georgia State University	Med School: University of Cincinnati
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Gastroenterology

Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Endoscopic Ultrasound (Fetoscopy)
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Liver Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine, 2000

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine2003

University of Chicago Medicine2003

University of Virginia Medical Center2002

Residency

University of Virginia Medical Center1999

Medical School

University of Virginia School of MedicineGraduated in 1996

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Which hospitals is Dr. Vanessa Shami affiliated with?: Dr. Vanessa Shami is affiliated with University Of Virginia Childrens Hospital.

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