Dr. Amer Shahla, MD

Dr. Amer Shahla is an internal medicine physician who brings over four decades of medical experience to his practice in Jacksonville, Florida. He earned his medical degree from the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency training at Caritas Carney Hospital. With 41 years in practice, Dr. Shahla has developed extensive expertise in managing complex medical conditions for adult patients. He is fluent in Arabic and Spanish, allowing him to provide culturally sensitive care to diverse patient populations.

Dr. Shahla maintains affiliations with HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, Baptist Medical Center Beaches, and Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital, serving patients throughout Jacksonville. His clinical focus includes treating high cholesterol in children and teens, managing hyperlipidemia, and caring for patients with Type 2 diabetes. He provides comprehensive services including alcohol use disorder screening and hospice care for patients facing end-of-life …decisions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Shahla highly for his compassionate approach, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.