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Dr. Rania Shammas, MD

Rheumatology*
4.2 (13)
Map Pin Small Burbank, CA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Rania Shammas, MD

Dr. Rania Shammas, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Burbank, CA. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Rheumatology. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and PIH Health Whittier Hospital. Dr. Shammas, completed a residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Shammas an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Shammas works at Northwell Health Physician Partners University Physicians Group Rheumatology at Victory Boulevard in Burbank, CA with other offices in Whittier, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Joint Pain along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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. Shammas' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Gilbert N. Ross M.d. Inc.
    2625 W Alameda Ave Ste 518, Burbank, CA 91505 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 557-5556
  2. 2
    Amicus Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center Inc.
    12456 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 90602 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 758-6600

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  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
  • PIH Health Whittier Hospital

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Joint Pain
Raynaud's Disease
Malaise and Fatigue
Arthritis
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
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Fibromyalgia
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Sjögren's Syndrome
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Vasculitis
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Amyloidosis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Behçet's Disease
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Cryoglobulinemia
De Quervain's Disease
Dermatomyositis
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Familial Mediterranean Fever
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Pain
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Lupus
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Lyme Disease
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteopenia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Psoriatic Arthritis
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Sarcoidosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Stiff-Man Syndrome
Still's Disease
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Temporal Arteritis
Trigger Finger
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Infusion Therapy
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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    About Dr. Rania Shammas, MD

    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1194959338
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of California At Los Angeles
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of California at Los Angeles
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    Board Certifications
    • Rheumatology
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    Dr. Rania Shammas, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Shammas is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

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

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Shammas. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shammas.

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