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Dr. Joseph Shams, MD

Vascular & Interventional Radiology
5.0 (15)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Joseph Shams, MD

Dr. Joseph Shams, MD is a Vascular & Interventional Radiology Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Vascular & Interventional Radiology, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology. They graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and is affiliated with Maimonides Medical Center, Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai Beth Israel.

Dr. Shams works at American Endovascular in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Atherosclerosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts 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. Shams' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Israel Schur MD Pllc
    202 Centre St Fl 5, New York, NY 10013 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 966-2020

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Maimonides Medical Center
  • Mount Sinai Morningside
  • Mount Sinai Beth Israel

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Atherosclerosis
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Atherosclerosis
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

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    About Dr. Joseph Shams, MD

    Specialties
    • Vascular & Interventional Radiology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1659301125
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Yale New Haven M
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Beth Israel MC
    Residency
    Internship
    • Brookdale Hopsital Med Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Suny Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Joseph Shams, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Shams is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Shams works at American Endovascular in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Shams’s profile.

    Dr. Shams has seen patients for Atherosclerosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shams on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Shams. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shams.

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