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

  • Rheumatology
Average rating: 5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Burbank Rheumatology & Endocrinology |
2625 West Alameda Avenue, Suite 518 Burbank, CA 91505

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, 2008

Internship

Internal Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 2006

Degree

MD, Columbia University College Of Physician, 2005

Recognitions

Locations

UCLA Health Burbank
San Fernando Valley

Burbank Rheumatology & Endocrinology

Rheumatology| Endocrinology

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)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California, 2024 - 2026
  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2024, 2025

Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
350 total ratings | 269 reviews
5.0
Dr Shammas is always thoughtful and helpful. She listens to concerns and gives good advice. She also always responds to messages in a timely manner.
5.0
I have been a patient of Dr. Shammas since 2022, and I couldn't ask for a better rheumatologist. She is kind, compassionate, and an excellent listener. She has always taken my concerns seriously and truly cares about her patients. She takes the time to listen, answers questions with patience, and makes me feel heard and respected at every appointment. I highly recommend Dr. Shammas to anyone looking for a knowledgeable physician who genuinely cares about her patients.
5.0
The entire staff is very courteous and professional. Dr. Shammas is always very patient and takes the time to listen. She gives me the best care of any rheumatologist I���ve ever been to. Dr. Shammas is an exceptional physician. Thank you to everyone at uCLA for all you do!
5.0
I had an appointment with my rheumatologist dr. Rania Shammas been going with her over 8 years and she listens to me
5.0
Dr. Shammas always takes the time to listen and address all my concerns. I always leave feeling confident with the treatment plan .