Dr. Rania Shammas, MD

Rheumatology*FemaleAge 46

Rheumatology*

Dr. Rania Shammas, MD is a rheumatologist in Burbank, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shammas has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2005. She is affiliated with medical facilities Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and PIH Health Whittier Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Rania Shammas, MD

Northwell Health Physician Partners University Physicians Group Rheumatology at Victory Boulevard

2625 W Alameda Ave Ste 518 Burbank, CA 91505
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Accepting new patients

Dr. Shammas is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Shammas specializes in the area of Rheumatology. 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.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Shammas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shammas

4.3

15 ratings, 13 with a written review
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Rebecca – Oct 18, 2024
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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KE – Sep 19, 2024
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jul 10, 2021
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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sima battaglia – Mar 29, 2021
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What could be improved
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1 person found this helpful
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Apr 24, 2019
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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SASmith in San Leandro, CA – Sep 22, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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BURBANK, CA – Sep 14, 2018
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Vernette Hansen in Hesperia – Apr 28, 2018
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 17, 2018
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Dianne Vanderlip in Los Angeles, CA – Jan 05, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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NPmadness in Melbourne Beach, FL – Jan 03, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Tara in Los Angeles, CA – Dec 06, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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cheryl ward in oakland, ca – May 20, 2016
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biography

Dr. Rania Shammas, MD is a rheumatologist in Burbank, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shammas has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians...read more
  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of California At Los Angeles

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2008
  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 2005
  • Ucla

    Undergraduate School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Rheumatology
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Dr. Shammas is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Northwell Health Physician Partners University Physicians Group Rheumatology at Victory Boulevard

    Gilbert N. Ross M.D. Inc.2625 W Alameda Ave Ste 518 Burbank, CA 91505
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    Amicus Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center

    Amicus Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center Inc.12456 Washington Blvd Whittier, CA 90602
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

      757 Westwood Plz
      Los Angeles, CA 90095
      Recipient of 35
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all 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

      81%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      16% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • PIH Health Whittier Hospital

      12401 Washington Blvd
      Whittier, CA 90602
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all 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

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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