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  • Surgery, Transplant Surgery
  • 31 years of experience
  • University Of Connecticut Health Center 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030
  • (860) 679-2000

Brief Intro

Dr. Shames graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 1994. He works in Farmington, CT and 1 other location and specializes in Surgery and Transplant Surgery. Dr. Shames is affiliated with Uconn John Dempsey Hospital.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Colorado Health

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine - 1994

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • University Of Connecticut Health Center
  • 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Surgery
  • Transplant Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Malignant Neoplasm of Colon
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
  • Gastric Cancer
  • Ventral Hernia
  • Abdominal Hernia
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Procedures Performed

  • Hernia Repair
  • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
  • Skin Surgery
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Small Bowel Resection
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Hernia Repair
  • Liver Biopsy
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • ConnectiCare
  • Medicare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • Medicaid
  • Wellcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Health New England
  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • Centivo
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
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  • Cancer 14
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 7
  • Orthopedics 20
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 17
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 19
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 21
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 10
  • Children's Hospital 3
  • Urology 19
  • Psychiatry 27
  • Geriatrics 19
  • Rehabilitation 7
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 1
  • Ophthalmology 1
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 2
  • Long Term Care 3
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 16