Amer Shahla, MD
Internist

Internist An Internist is a personal physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and in the hospital, managing both common and complex illnesses of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and the digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Board Certified: American Board of Internal Medicine

Doctor of Medicine

Damascus University, Damascus

1979 - 1985

Internship

Damascus University, Damascus

1986 - 1989

Residency

Damascus University, Damascus

1986 - 1989

Fellowship

Damascus University, Damascus

1989 - 1990

Residency

Boston University, Boston, MA

1993 - 1996