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Dr. Omar Shams, MD

Dr. Omar Shams, MD

Cardiology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Omar Shams, MD is a cardiologist in Rockville, MD and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shams has extensive experience in Cardiac Electrical System Procedures and Heart Conditions. He graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine in 2005. He is affiliated with medical facilities Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center and Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Adventist HealthCare Cardiac Associates

15225 Shady Grove Rd Ste 201 Rockville, MD 20850
Telehealth available
(301) 670-3000

Dr. Shams is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Shams specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Shams' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shams

3.7

12 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
58%
58%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
25%
25%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 24, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Irene – Jan 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Laura P – Jul 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Layla in Dillwyn, va – Nov 04, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cmeb in Hopewell, VA – Aug 10, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Omar Shams, MD is an Adventist HealthCare affiliated community doctor specializing in clinical cardiac electrophysiology in Rockville, MD.

biography

Dr. Omar Shams, MD is an Adventist HealthCare affiliated community doctor specializing in clinical cardiac electrophysiology in Rockville, MD.

  • Cardiology

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  • St. Georges University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Internal Medicine
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Dr. Shams is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Adventist HealthCare Cardiac Associates

    Adventist HealthCare Cardiac Associates15225 Shady Grove Rd Ste 201 Rockville, MD 20850
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    Adventist HealthCare Cardiac Associates19735 Germantown Rd Ste 190 Germantown, MD 20874
    2
    Adventist HealthCare Cardiac Associates12501 Prosperity Dr Ste 300 Silver Spring, MD 20904
    3
    Adventist HealthCare Cardiac Associates11886 Healing Way Ste 402 Silver Spring, MD 20904
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center

      11890 Healing Way
      Silver Spring, MD 20904

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      74%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      7% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center

      9901 Medical Center Dr
      Rockville, MD 20850
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      73%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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