Dr. Nicolas W. Shammas, MD, MS, EJD, FACC, FSCAI, FICA, FSVM
Cardiovascular Medicine
Cardiology
Davenport, IA
Most recent review: 3 days ago
New
5.0
298 Ratings
155 Comments
Dr. Nicolas W. Shammas, M.D., MS, EJD, FACC, FSCAI, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist. He earned his combined MS-MD degrees at the American University of Beirut. He completed his residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He finished his Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Rochester and an Interventional Cardiology fellowship at the University of Iowa. He is board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Vascular Medicine, and Endovascular Medicine.
Dr. Nicolas W. Shammas, M.D., MS, EJD, FACC, FSCAI, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist. He earned his combined MS-MD degrees at the American University of Beirut. He completed his residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. He finished his Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Rochester and an Interventional Cardiology fellowship at the University of Iowa. He is board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Vascular Medicine, and Endovascular Medicine.
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I am sorry that doctor Shammas is retiring but I understand and wish him the best of health and happiness in his new ventures
He has always been so friendly and reassuring to me. I will definitely miss him
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
Been my cardiologist for 30 years. Sure gonna miss him!
(3 days ago)
Sep-2026
Very nice and thorough Dr.
Would recommend him to everyone.
Took his time and listened.
Thank you Dr Shammas
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
He has been the best cardiologist for me and he’s such a wonderful person and it’s sad to see him retire.
(5 days ago)
Sep-2026
I will miss him
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Great visit!
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Outstanding Doctor! Dr. Shammas is intelligent beyond most people's wildest dreams, yet able to articulate himself so that anyone can understand. He is compassionate toward his patients and has a wonderful concern for their well-being. I know I'm in the best of hands when in his care. CVM and all his patients will sorely miss him we hen he retires in December. I wish him nothing but the best!
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Great communicator explained and ansered all my questions
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Fantastic excellent
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Saved my life, what more do I need to say. Forever GRATEFUL!
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
CM: Davenport
1236 E. Rusholme Street Suite 300 Davenport, IA 52803
Dr. Nicolas W. Shammas, M.D., MS, EJD, FACC, FSCAI, FICA, FSVM, received his combined Master of Science-Doctor of Medicine (MS-MD) degrees at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and his Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, in 1994. He returned to the University of Iowa, Division of Cardiology, where he was a Fellow Associate in Interventional Cardiology.
Dr. Shammas has been heavily involved in the research and development of new techniques and procedures and has gained numerous awards and recognitions for such. He has published over 600 manuscripts, abstracts, books, and book chapters. In addition, he has been the Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on over 200 multi-center clinical trials and the primary investigator of over 70 investigator-initiated trials. He has served on the editorial board of several peer-reviewed journals. In 1997, he established the Coronary and Peripheral Vascular Research Program at Genesis Medical Center. In 2002, he founded the Midwest Cardiovascular Research Foundation, an independent non-profit 501c3 public charitable organization, dedicated to cardiovascular research, preventative medicine, and education.
Dr. Shammas has been involved in the education of health care providers and the public. He has established and directed several conferences, including Cardiovascular Interventions and Practice Guideline (CIPG), the annual conference of the Midwest Cardiovascular Research Foundation. He has presented his research and lectured at national and international meetings, including Central America, the Middle East, the Far East, and Europe. He was voted as the Preceptor Teacher of the Year in 2002 by the family practice residents at the Genesis Family Residency Training Program.
Dr. Shammas is a coauthor on the cardiovascular chapter in the Rakel Texbook of Medicine and author of the superficial venous disease chapter in the Endovascular Companion of Braunwald, both key references for family practice physicians and cardiologists, respectively. He is also the editor of four textbooks in endovascular medicine. Dr Shammas is an interventional cardiologist with Cardiovascular Medicine; an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and Founder, President, and Research Director of the Midwest Cardiovascular Research Foundation.
Dr. Shammas is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease by ABIM and in Vascular Medicine and Endovascular Medicine by SVM. He is a Fellow of several societies, including the American College of Cardiology, the International College of Angiology, the Society of Vascular Medicine, and the Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions.
Dr. Shammas is licensed in both Iowa and Illinois and has staff privileges at MercyOne Genesis and UnityPoint Health Trinity.
I am sorry that doctor Shammas is retiring but I understand and wish him the best of health and happiness in his new ventures He has always been so friendly and reassuring to me. I will definitely miss him
Been my cardiologist for 30 years. Sure gonna miss him!
Very nice and thorough Dr. Would recommend him to everyone. Took his time and listened. Thank you Dr Shammas
He has been the best cardiologist for me and he’s such a wonderful person and it’s sad to see him retire.
I will miss him
Great visit!
Outstanding Doctor! Dr. Shammas is intelligent beyond most people's wildest dreams, yet able to articulate himself so that anyone can understand. He is compassionate toward his patients and has a wonderful concern for their well-being. I know I'm in the best of hands when in his care. CVM and all his patients will sorely miss him we hen he retires in December. I wish him nothing but the best!
Great communicator explained and ansered all my questions
Fantastic excellent
Saved my life, what more do I need to say. Forever GRATEFUL!