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Dr. A Nick Shamie, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery
4.0 (58)
Map Pin Small Santa Monica, CA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. A Nick Shamie, MD

Dr. A Nick Shamie, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgery Specialist in Santa Monica, CA. They specialize in Orthopedic Spine Surgery, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery. They graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center. Dr. Shamie, completed a residency at San Francisco Orthopedic Residency Program. Patients rated Dr. Shamie an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Shamie works at UCLA Spine Center in Santa Monica, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Shamie's Office Locations

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    UCLA Spine Center
    1131 Wilshire Blvd Ste 100, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 319-3475
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
  • UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

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    4.0
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    About Dr. A Nick Shamie, MD

    Specialties
    • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic and Persian
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    NPI Number
    • 1619073954
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • UCLA|University of California At Los Angeles
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • San Francisco Orthopedic Residency Program
    Residency
    Internship
    • USC
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. A Nick Shamie, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Shamie is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Shamie has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Shamie works at UCLA Spine Center in Santa Monica, CA. View the full address on Dr. Shamie’s profile.

    Dr. Shamie has seen patients for Spinal Stenosis, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shamie on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    58 patients have reviewed Dr. Shamie. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shamie.

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