Joseph George Shami MD

Esophagus Disease, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Functional & Motility Disorders

Physician

468 Parish DrSte 6Wayne, NJ 07470
Phone+1 973-812-5230
Fax+1 973-812-5235

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Summary

Joseph Shami, MD, is a gastroenterologist based in Wayne, NJ, with subspecialties in esophagus disease, gastrointestinal cancer, and gastrointestinal functional and motility disorders. He completed his fellowship in gastroenterology at St Joseph's University Medical Center from 1982 to 1984, where he also did his residency in internal medicine. Dr. Shami has a medical degree from the University of Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, class of 1978. His professional experience includes positions at Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey, Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, and Passaic County Gastroenterology. He is experienced in areas such as general gastroenterology, gastroesophageal reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and ulcerative colitis. He holds honors for the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 and Stage 2 Certifications from eClinicalWorks.

Education & Training

St Joseph's University Medical CenterFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1982 - 1984
St Joseph's University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1978 - 1982
University of Cattolica del Sacro CuoreClass of 1978

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Certifications & Licensure

NJ State Medical License 1982 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks, eClinicalWorks, LLC, 2011, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification eClinicalWorks, eClinicalWorks, LLC, 2011, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks EHR, eClinicalWorks LLC, 2011-2013