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Rouzbeh Shams, MD, Internal Medicine, Norfolk, VA

RouzbehShamsMD

Internal Medicine • Norfolk, VA

Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist

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  • Office

    600Gresham dr
    Norfolk, VA 23507

Summary

  • Dr. Rouzbeh Shams is an internist in Norfolk, VA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and has been in practice 6 years. He specializes in hospital medicine/hospitalist.

Education & Training

  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 2014 - 2015
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolResidency, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2014
  • Ross University School of Medicine
    Ross University School of MedicineClass of 2011

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2011 - 2024
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2016 - 2019
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2016 - 2018
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2016 - 2017
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Member Alpha Omega Alpha, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Alginic Acid: Effectiveness in Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. In Alginic Acid: Chemical Structure, Uses and Health Benefits.  
    Shams, R., Oldfield, E. C., Copare, J., & Johnson, D. A., Nova Science Publishers Inc.

Books/Book Chapters

  • Gut Microflora in Health and Disease: Identification and Measurement Assessment 
    Chapter: The GUT Microbiome: New Understanding and Applications for Disease Management. 
    Edward C. Oldfield, Jennifer L. Copare, Rouzbeh Shams, Edward Yang, David A. Johnson,Editors: David A. Johnson.Nova science publisher , New York 2015

Research History

  • Primary InvestigatorConsequence of Sleep Fragmentation on Gut Microflora2014 - Present

Professional Memberships

Dr. Rouzbeh Shams, Dr. Rouzbeh Shams, MD, Dr. R Shams