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Dr. Wael Shams, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 56
Dr. Wael Shams, MD
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Dr. Wael Shams, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist in Johnson City, TN.
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Dr. Wael Shams, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 56
Johnson City, TN
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Wael Shams, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist in Johnson City, TN.

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Dr. Wael Shams, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist in Johnson City, TN and has 33 years experience. They graduated from LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Sycamore Shoals Hospital and Johnson City Medical Center. Dr. Shams has experience treating conditions like Cellulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shams received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shams is board certified in Infectious Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cellulitis
Bacterial Sepsis
Foot Infection
Cellulitis
Bacterial Sepsis
Foot Infection
Cellulitis
Bacterial Sepsis
Foot Infection
Brain Abscess
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Influenza (Flu)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Aspergillosis
Blastomycosis
Bronchitis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Chronic Sinusitis
Cryptococcosis
Dysentery
Endocarditis
Enteritis
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Infective Arthritis
Infective Endocarditis
Intestinal Ulcer
Lung Abscess
Lymphangitis
Meningitis
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Pyogenic Arthritis
Sepsis
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Tuberculosis
Urogenital Candidiasis

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Locations

  1. 1 Medical Education Assistance Corporation
    615 N State Of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 930-8337
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  2. 2 Medicaleducationassistancecorporationdbauniversityphysicianspracticegr
    325 N State Of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (423) 439-7280

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Mar 17, 2017
Dr. Shams treated me at the VA for pneumonia. He and his staff were excellent. I saw him every day when I was in the hospital. He was awesome. He genuinely cares. Highly recommend.
Jeffrey Scott in Johnson City, TN — Mar 17, 2017
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Biography
  • Dr. Wael Shams, MD is an infectious disease specialist in Johnson City, TN and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS in 1991. He specializes in Infectious Disease Medicine.
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Infectious Disease Medicine
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  • LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY / ALEXANDRIA CAMPUS
    1991
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  • Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Wael Shams, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shams' profile.

Dr. Wael Shams, MD is affiliated with Sycamore Shoals Hospital and Johnson City Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Wael Shams, MD holds board certification in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sycamore Shoals Hospital

    1501 W Elk Ave, Elizabethton, TN

  • Johnson City Medical Center

    400 N State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN