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Nicolas W. Shammas
  • Heart Institute Doctor

Nicolas W. Shammas, MD, FACC

563-324-2992 Call for an Appointment

Locations

Contact Information

Office Phone: 563-324-2992

Fax: 563-324-8562

Cardiovascular Medicine, P.C.

Profile

Gender:
Male

Specialties:

  • Cardiology (Heart)
  • Interventional & Peripheral Cardiology

Services:

  • Cardiology

Additional Information

Dr. Shammas has been heavily involved in the research and development of new techniques and procedures and has gained numerous awards and recognition for such. Dr Shammas is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. He is also a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, American College of Physicians and the Society of Cardiac Angiography.

Dr. Shammas has published over 100 manuscripts, abstracts and book chapters and presented at national and international meetings. He has served as a reviewer and on the editorial board of several peer-reviewed journals. He has participated in over 60 multicenter clinical trials and, in 1997, established the coronary and peripheral vascular research program at the Genesis Medical Center. Dr. Shammas has won several research and teaching awards including the Preceptor Teacher of the Year Award (2002) by the family practice residents at the Genesis Family Residency Training program. Dr. Shammas is the founder and president of the Midwest Cardiovascular Research Foundation.

Dr. Shammas is licensed in both Iowa and Illinois and is available for outpatient consultations and follow up visits.

Education & Training

Education

American University of Beirut (Lebanon), Doctor of Medicine

Residency

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (Iowa City, IA), Internal Medicine

Fellowship

University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, Cardiology

Awards & Certifications

Board Certification

American Board(s) of Cardiovascular Disease & Interventional Cardiology

Professional Positions

Teaching or Professional Positions

He returned to the University of Iowa, Division of Cardiology where he was a Fellow Associate in Interventional Cardiology.

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