Rania M. Shammas, MD
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Rania M. Shammas, MD

  • Rheumatology
Average rating: 5.0
 
Burbank Rheumatology & Endocrinology |

About

Dr. Rania Shammas is a board certified rheumatologist and an associate clinical professor of rheumatology at UCLA. She was born and raised in Los Angeles. She completed her undergraduate studies at UCLA and then went to Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons for medical school, where she was part of the Gold Humanism in Medicine Honor Society and received the Joseph Garrison Parker Award for arts in medicine. She completed her internal medicine training at Albert Einstein and then her rheumatology fellowship at UCLA. She spent several years in private practice, while also actively participating in teaching and as an investigator for multiple clinical trials before returning back to UCLA. In her spare time, she enjoys musical theater, playing the piano, tennis, and spending quality time with her family.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2010

Fellowship

Rheumatology, UCLA School of Medicine, 2010

Residency

Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Yeshiva University, 2008

Internship

Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Yeshiva University, 2006

Degree

MD, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2005

Recognitions

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2024
  • Super Doctors® Southern California, 2024

Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
206 total ratings | 53 reviews
5.0
February 26, 2025
It was an online conversation. It worked well and was easy. She listened and I spoke and I listened and she spoke.
5.0
February 26, 2025
My video appointment went well. My doctor asked many questions and listened to my answers. She gave me time to ask questions and we discussed my issues.
5.0
February 25, 2025
All doctors should be as focused as Dr Shammas is on her patient care. I always look forward to my appointment with her.
5.0
February 24, 2025
Caring and helpful
5.0
February 20, 2025
Very thorough