Summary

Dr. Umar Shakur specializes in cardiovascular disease, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions. They earned their medical degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed residency training at Brown University/Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island. With 20 years of experience in cardiovascular care, Dr. Shakur provides comprehensive heart health services. They communicate with patients in English.

Dr. Shakur practices at Boston Medical Center Brighton and sees patients in Dorchester Center, Massachusetts. They treat patients with heart rhythm disorders, heart failure, and high blood pressure. Dr. Shakur performs heart monitoring tests like electrocardiograms and advanced imaging studies including contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients have given them an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 20 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Brown University/Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Carney Hospital

2100 Dorchester AveDorchester Center, MA 02124
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

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseInterventional CardiologyAnesthesiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
20 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Dorchester Center , MACambridge , MAEast Providence , RIBoston , MA
Med School: CHICAGO COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE Med School: University of Toledo Medical School Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Umar Muhammad Shakur

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Amita Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Family Health Network
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Zing Health

Medical Specialties

Dr. Umar Muhammad Shakur has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Umar Muhammad Shakur has the following 12 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Brown University/Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island

Medical School

CHICAGO COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINEGraduated in 2006

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Umar Shakur speak?
Dr. Umar Shakur speaks English.
Is Dr. Umar Shakur accepting new patients?
Dr. Umar Shakur has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Umar Shakur accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Umar Shakur accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Umar Shakur affiliated with?
Dr. Umar Shakur is affiliated with Boston Medical Center Brighton.
Where is Dr. Umar Shakur's office located?
Dr. Umar Shakur's office is located at 2100 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester Center, MA, 02124.

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