Dr. Bruce S Shames, MD

Dr. Bruce Shames specializes in dermatology, dermatopathology, and internal medicine, bringing 44 years of experience to patient care. They earned their medical degree from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and completed residency training at Maryland General Hospital. This extensive background allows them to provide comprehensive skin care that combines both diagnostic expertise and medical treatment approaches.

Dr. Shames practices in Stamford, Connecticut, and maintains an affiliation with Montefiore Nyack Hospital. They treat conditions such as basal cell skin cancer, phytophotodermatitis, and actinic keratosis. Their surgical expertise includes facial trauma repair and Mohs surgery, a specialized technique for removing skin cancers while preserving healthy tissue.