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Summary
Dr. Azhar Shamas is an internal medicine physician with 26 years of experience helping patients manage complex medical conditions. He earned his medical degree from Allama Iqbal Medical College and completed his residency training at Erlanger Medical Center. Dr. Shamas provides care in English and focuses on comprehensive internal medicine practice.
Dr. Shamas practices at Medstar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC, and Henrico Doctors Hospital in Richmond, VA. He specializes in treating chronic kidney disease, including advanced stage 5 kidney disease, and managing type 2 diabetes. His expertise includes therapeutic hypothermia procedures and providing compassionate hospice care for patients requiring end-of-life support. Patients consistently rate Dr. Shamas highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 for his dedicated approach to medical care.
Dr. Shamas practices at Medstar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC, and Henrico Doctors Hospital in Richmond, VA. He specializes in treating chronic kidney disease, including advanced stage 5 kidney disease, and managing type 2 diabetes. His expertise includes therapeutic hypothermia procedures and providing compassionate hospice care for patients requiring end-of-life support. Patients consistently rate Dr. Shamas highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 for his dedicated approach to medical care.
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Quick Facts
- 26 years of experience
- 18 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Erlanger Medical Center
- 1 specialty
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Azhar Min Ul Shamas has 2 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Azhar Min Ul Shamas, MD | Victoria Thee, PA-C | Dr. Rakesh Malik, MD | Dr. Meera Ramakrishnan, MD |
| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 26 Years of Experience | 3 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, English |
| Washington , DC | Germantown , MD | Germantown , MD | Gaithersburg , MD |
| Med School: Allama Iqbal Medical College | Med School: Salus University | Med School: University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India | Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Azhar Min Ul Shamas
Medical Specialties
Dr. Azhar Min Ul Shamas has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Azhar Min Ul Shamas has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
26 Years Experience
Dr. Azhar Min Ul Shamas holds an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Erlanger Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Allama Iqbal Medical College in 2000.
NPI Number
Dr. Shamas' NPI number is 1720109994.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. Azhar Shamas's office located?
- Dr. Azhar Shamas's office is located at 110 Irving St Nw, Washington, DC, 20010.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Azhar Shamas affiliated with?
- Dr. Azhar Shamas is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center.
- Does Dr. Azhar Shamas accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Azhar Shamas accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Does Dr. Azhar Shamas accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Azhar Shamas has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Is Dr. Azhar Shamas accepting new patients?
- Dr. Azhar Shamas has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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