Andrew Schamess, MD
Physician, Professor
Primary Care - General Internal Medicine
Conditions and expertise
- Chronic Disease
- Disease Management
- Preventive Medicine
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Patient-Centered Care
- Primary Care
Locations
- East Hospital
- Primary Care - General Internal Medicine in Outpatient Care East
Academics and research
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
As a board-certified internal medicine physician, I currently specialize in diagnosing and caring for patients with long COVID. I am the lead physician of the Post-COVID Recovery Program at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, where we offer customized assessments and treatments for adults. I also serve as principal investigator of a clinical trial to study the use of the drug amantadine to treat cognitive symptoms related to long COVID.
In addition to long COVID, my clinical interests include general primary care, especially for patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease. I am also passionate about preventive health, mindfulness-based pain management, and helping patients successfully manage chronic diseases.
My responsibilities also include helping to educate future providers. I am a clinical professor of Internal Medicine in The Ohio State University College of Medicine, and I teach students and residents during clinic and during rounds on inpatient units.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2015, 2019
- Associate Clinical Professor, Internal Medicine
- Led the OSUWMC Healthy at Home program, 2012 - 2016
- Collaborating with the James on a trial of home-based primary care for patients with sickle cell disease
Conditions and expertise
- Chronic Disease
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Disease Management
- Internal Medicine
- Patient-Centered Care
- Preventive Medicine
- Primary Care
Locations
Primary Care - General Internal Medicine
3rd Floor Suite 3176
Columbus, OH 43203
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Internal Medicine
- George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC
8/1/1994 - 6/30/1996 - Residency - Internal Medicine
- George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC
7/1/1992 - 6/30/1994 - Internship - Internal Medicine
- George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC
6/23/1991 - 6/22/1992 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- University Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, United States
8/24/1987 - 6/2/1991
Certification
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American Board of Internal Medicine
8/24/1994
Academics and research
Combining a unique approach to problem-solving with more than 20 years of experience as an Internal Medicine physician, I am employing a whole-person approach to healthcare in order to address the health challenges faced by Adults with Chronic Healthcare Needs (ACHNs).
I have a longstanding interest in the needs of underserved populations and in making health care more accessible to all. My research interests center on developing new strategies for health care delivery to complex patients. From 2012 to 2016, I led the OSUMC Healthy at Home program, which provided home-based primary care to persons with chronic illness and disability. At present, I am collaborating with The James Cancer Center on a trial of home-based primary care for patients with sickle cell disease.
Research interests
- Underserved Populations
- Health Care
- Delivery
- Health care delivery to complex patients
Academic information
- Department:
- Internal Medicine
- Division:
- General Medicine
More about my research
News and media
My news coverage
Ratings and reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
53 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and related relationships
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As of 11/3/2025 Andrew Schamess has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- American Academy of Infection Associated Chronic Conditions
Good
Dr. Schamess does an excellent job in discussing medical issues without being judgemental or condescending. He also excellent in discussing choices and options rather than Insisting on a course of action.
Dr is always so nice and pleasant to see and to talk to about health or medical questions. He always gives great advice or suggestions.
Dr. Shames always listens and makes my concerns feel heard. He has great bedside manner.
Great, he listened and made sure I understood
He is hands down one of the best providers I have ever had. Not afraid to talk truths. Get into the nitty gritty and try his best to resolve the problem at hand. I am beyond grateful he is part of my care team
My doctor is caring, informativeand respectful.
Dr. Schamess is an excellent provider. He has a warm and welcoming demeanor, is very knowledgeable and expert in the care he provides. He has helped me so very much since I began seeing him at the Post-COVID Recovery Clinic and has been able to correctly identify and diagnose associated conditions which I have been suffering with for the past several years. Given his expertise with this patient population, he has put answers to many of the symptoms which occur with Post-COVID condition that many other providers, despite their best efforts, have struggled to understand and link together. He remains current In the research which Is being done and the clinical symptom patterns which often present with this Illness. His clinical excellence and expertise along with the work he and others are doing in this program is so critical and important. It provides understanding and hope for those of us suffering through this condition which is invaluable. I am so grateful to have found Dr. Schamess and to have him as my provider.
My physician listened to me and helped me with my stressful life. He is the best physician I have ever had.
Always engaged and fully attentive.
Doctor answered my question in full
Excellent.
He gave good advice for managing my blood pressure and sent a followup diet brochure by mail. He's a good listener.
Great listener caring. Great questions
Awesome Doctor very caring staff very attentive to my needs
Dr. Schamess is wonderful. An excellent, knowledgeable kind and compassionate clinician. I feel so fortunate to have him as a part of my healthcare team.
Dr Schamess was amazing! He was timely, professional and spent ample time with the appointment. He had reviewed the patient file and was thoroughly prepared. He listened carefully and offered clear explanations and advice.The observing physician, Dr Heba Amer was also very helpful.
Dr Schamess willingly answers all my questions with solid medical facts and suggestions. His explanations help me understand why I need to follow his prescribed treatment ( meds, therapy, etc.).
The doctor is one of the best in his field. He is also a great communicator and he's helping me head for as well as possible, as soon as possible.
Outstanding