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Dr. Murray Shames, MD

Vascular Surgery*
3.2 (18)
Map Pin Small Tampa, FL
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Murray Shames, MD

Dr. Murray Shames, MD is a Vascular Surgery Specialist in Tampa, FL. They specialize in Vascular Surgery, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Vascular Surgery. They graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Shames an average 3.2 star rating.

Dr. Shames works at Practice in Tampa, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) and Aortic Dissection along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida 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. Shames' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Usf Multidisciplinary Programs
    2 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL 33606 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 259-0921
  2. 2
    Usf Dept of Opthalmology
    13330 Usf Laurel Dr, Tampa, FL 33612 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 259-0929
  3. 3
    Tampa General Hospital Cancer Care Tampa
    2 Tampa General Cir Fl 3, Tampa, FL 33606 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 259-0929

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Tampa General Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Aortic Aneurysm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Aneurysm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Aortic Dissection

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Aortic Aneurysm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Atherosclerosis
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Iliac Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Embolectomy Arterial
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Wound Repair
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Fistula
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Buerger's Disease
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Heart Defects
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Lymphedema
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Spider Veins
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Varicose Veins
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Angioplasty Vertebral Vessels
Aortic Angioplasty
Aortic Arch Repair
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Visceral Aorta
Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty and Stenting
Laparotomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Venous Sclerotherapy
Venous Thrombectomy
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    3.2
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    About Dr. Murray Shames, MD

    Specialties*
    • Vascular Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1225040330
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Vascular Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Shames has seen patients for Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) and Aortic Dissection, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shames on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Shames. The overall rating for this provider is 3.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shames.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Shames, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Shames appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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