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Dr. Joseph Shami, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 71
Dr. Joseph Shami, MD
4.1 (18 Ratings)

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Dr. Joseph Shami, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in New York, NY.
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Dr. Joseph Shami, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 71
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Shami, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in New York, NY.

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Dr. Joseph Shami, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in New York, NY and has 46 years experience. They graduated from CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF SACRO CUORE / FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY in 1978 and completed a residency at St Joseph's Medical Center.They currently practice at Mount Sinai Health System and are affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center and Saint Joseph's University Medical Center. Dr. Shami has experience treating conditions like Diffuse Esophageal Spasm, Intestinal Diverticulitis and Reflux Esophagitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shami received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shami also speaks Italian and Spanish. Dr. Shami is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Gastroptosis
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Gastritis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ascites
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Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bladder Infection
Blood Disorders
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pharyngitis
Cirrhosis
Coccygeal Pain
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Insomnia
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Intestinal Obstruction
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Lactose Intolerance
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Taste
Low Back Pain
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Nasopharyngitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Pharyngitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Postnasal Drip
Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Proteinuria
Pyloric Stenosis
Raynaud's Disease
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Sarcoidosis
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep Apnea
Small Intestine Cancer
Spleen Cyst
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Symptomatic Menopause
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy
ERCP With Spincterotomy
Esophageal pH Monitoring
Esophagoscopy
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
High Resolution Esophageal Manometry
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Puncture Aspiration
Screening Colonoscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Maximum Savings POS II
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
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    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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    HIP Prime HMO
  • Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Blue Priority NY EPO
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    Blue High Performance Network
    Community Blue PPO
    myBlue Access EPO
    Performance Blue
  • Direct Access PPO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
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    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    OMNIA - Tier1 EPO
    OMNIA HMO
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Oscar Circle EPO
  • Freedom
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
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    Nexus Open Access
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    United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital
    1000 10th Ave, New York, NY 10019
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 523-8561
  2. 2 Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey
    88 Park St, Montclair, NJ 07042
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 233-9559
  3. 3 Gastroenterology Association of New Jersey, LLC
    205 Browertown Rd Ste 204, Woodland Park, NJ 07424
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 812-5230
  4. 4 Ganj
    246 Hamburg Tpke Ste 203, Wayne, NJ 07470
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (862) 336-9988
  5. 5 ColumbiaDoctors Columbus Circle
    1790 Broadway Lowr Level, New York, NY 10019
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 305-0114
  6. 6 Charles S Goldberg MD
    127 Pine St, Montclair, NJ 07042
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 233-9559
  7. 7 Slr Diagnostic Radiology PC
    144 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 473-2300

Patient Satisfaction

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4.1
Based on 18 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Oct 02, 2019
I saw Dr. Shami at Chilton Hospital on 9/21 and he was wonderful! He is very personable and his bed side manner is fabulous. I would recommend him and the team at GANJ 100 times over,.
Jody Purvis — Oct 02, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Italian
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF SACRO CUORE / FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center
    1980
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Joseph's Medical Center
    1982
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • St Josephs Medical Center
    1984
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Shami, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shami's profile.

Dr. Shami frequently treats the following conditions: Diffuse Esophageal Spasm, Intestinal Diverticulitis and Reflux Esophagitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Shami, MD is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center and Saint Joseph's University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Shami, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center

    1 Bay Ave, Montclair, NJ

  • Saint Joseph's University Medical Center

    703 Main St, Paterson, NJ