Gastroenterology
Vanessa Shami, MD
Professor of Medicine; Director of Endoscopic Ultrasound, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Vanessa M. Shami, MD, is a professor of medicine and director of endoscopic ultrasound in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA. She specializes in advanced endoscopic interventional procedures, with expertise in managing biliary tract disease, gallbladder cancer, pancreatic cancer, and endoscopic tumor ablation therapy. Dr. Shami maintains a busy clinical practice focused on gastrointestinal oncology, pancreaticobilia
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- University of Chicago — Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellowship
- University of Virginia Health System — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1999-2000
- University of Virginia Health System — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1996-1999
- University of Virginia School of Medicine — M.D., 1996
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UVA Health University Medical Center
- University of Virginia Health System
- UVA Health Sciences Center
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice