Summary

Dr. Shakar joined the AdventHealth transplant team from the cardiology division at the University of Colorado Denver, where he served as the Director of heart failure services and was an associate professor in the department of medicine. He specializes in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. Prior to working at the University of Colorado Denver, he served as Chief Medical Resident and physician at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Quick Facts

  • 4
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

AdventHealth Medical Group Transplant at Orlando

2415 N Orange Ave Ste 700Orlando, FL 32804
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 - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Accepts New Patients
4.8 
18 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 62 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English
Orlando , FLOrlando , FLOrlando , FLOrlando , FL
Med School: Saint Josephs University Med School: Weill Cornell Medical Center Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Simon Shakar

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Ambetter
  • America's 1st Choice
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Devoted Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Freedom Health
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health First Health Plans
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Simply Healthcare
  • Simply Healthcare - Medicaid
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Simon Shakar has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Simon Shakar has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Echocardiography
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart Transplantation
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

Simon Shakar holds an active medical license in the state of Florida. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Saint Josephs University.

NPI Number

Simon Shakar's NPI number is 1316037096.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Simon Shakar's office located?
Simon Shakar's office is located at 2415 N Orange Ave Ste 700, Orlando, FL, 32804.
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