Summary

Dr. Joseph Shami is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who has been practicing for nearly five decades. He earned his medical degree from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia Agostino Gemelli and completed his residency at St. Joseph's Hospital. His extensive experience spans both digestive health and comprehensive internal medicine care. Dr. Shami is fluent in Italian and Spanish in addition to English.

Dr. Shami practices at multiple locations throughout New Jersey, including Montclair and Woodland Park, with hospital affiliations at Saint Joseph's Wayne Medical Center. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, esophagitis, and diverticular disease. His procedural expertise includes colonoscopy and both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures. Patients have rated Dr. Shami 4.7 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 48 years of experience
  • 53 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Italian, Spanish
  • St Josephs Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Joseph George Shami has 7 locations

Gastroenterology Associates Of New Jersey Llc

88 Park StMontclair, NJ 07042
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Gastroenterology Associates Of New Jersey Llc

205 Browertown Rd Ste 202Woodland Park, NJ 07424
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Saint Josephs Wayne Medical Center

224 Hamburg TpkeWayne, NJ 07470

Dr. Joseph George Shami

205 Browertown RdWoodland Park, NJ 07424

Dr. Joseph George Shami

205 Browertown Rd Ste 201Woodland Park, NJ 07424

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4.7 
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48 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Italian, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Montclair , NJNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Univ Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore Fac Di Med E Chirurgia Agostino Gemelli Med School: University of Toledo Med School: State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine Med School: State University of New York
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph George Shami

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Oscar Health Insurance - PPO
  • Simply Healthcare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford - HMO
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph George Shami has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph George Shami has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

Dr. Joseph George Shami holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St Josephs Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Univ Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore Fac Di Med E Chirurgia Agostino Gemelli in 1978.

NPI Number

Dr. Shami's NPI number is 1144259649.

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Where is Dr. Joseph Shami's office located?
Dr. Joseph Shami's office is located at 88 Park St, Montclair, NJ, 07042.
What languages does Dr. Joseph Shami speak?
Dr. Joseph Shami speaks Italian and Spanish.
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