About Me
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
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Internal Medicine
- Primary Care
- Patient-Centered Care
- Preventive Medicine
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Disease Management
- Chronic Disease
Locations Where I Practice
543 Taylor Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203
614-688-6400
181 Taylor Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203
614-257-3000
in Outpatient Care East
543 Taylor Ave.
3rd Floor Suite 3176
Columbus, OH 43203
614-688-6470
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA
8/24/1987 - 6/2/1991
Internship
George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC
6/23/1991 - 6/22/1992
Residency
George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC
7/1/1992 - 6/30/1994
Fellowship
George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC
8/1/1994 - 6/30/1996
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/24/1994
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
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.
139 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.9 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.9 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.9 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.9 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.9 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.9 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/30/2024, Dr. 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
Dr Schamess was excellent in assessing my needs both physical & emotional. He made appropriate referrals and explained things well.
Dr. Schamess always gets back to me within a timely manner whenever I contact him for something.
Attentive
He is always great.
This office responds to MyChart messages very promptly. They are courteous and thorough and kind.
Dr schamess is very good doctor, I was,hoping that he could have been my treating physician. Very concerned about his patients. I feell the difference and quality compared to other doctors I have deal with.
They were excellent in answering my questions and gave me plenty of options.
Good listener, understood my health goals, offered constructive lifestyle suggestions
Very knowledgeable re: long-CovidHelpful supportive information Very compassionate/caring.
Great listener. Very invested in my recovery
My provider is extremely caring and helpful in my health and listens completely to my concerns and needs
He was very kind and compassionate. And listened to every symptom I could list that I have had. He is very thorough. I am so very thankful to have found this clinic and team to help me navigate these problems I have had.
Verything was great. The MD spent a great deal of time with me & asked pertinent questions. Explained my concerns very skillfully. Would trust him.
Dr. Schamess always explains the need for medications, their side effects and other options. I'm more likely to stay compliant when I understand how I will benefit from a particular medication or healthy habit.
Everything was all good
He is an incredible doctor. He actually listens, asks questions, and tries to find solutions to your problems. He is one of the best doctors I have ever been to.
He was wonderful! Love him!
Dr. Schamass was thorough and kind.
Dr. Schamess and his assistant were both excellent - thorough and caring. I particularly appreciate that Dr. Schamess remembered things about me personally - such as my hobbies - even though I hadn't seen him in over two years.
He is very involved in my health and caring about what I want not just what he thinks I need. Or what he thinks I need. Explains everything. Is very patient with me considering my Illness
Such a good listener, and excellent at patiently explaining the issues or health problems
Outstanding! Highly recommend!
Excellent communication, covered all my questions.
Seveal bad eperiences both with myself and my wife
No complaints
Dr Shamass Is a very caring MD,. You can't get any better! I look forward to my appts.
Never rushes and always explains his thoughts.
Excellent
Dr. Schamess is a great doctor who is very compassionate and patient with me. What I have been through because of Covid has been so hard but he has been great
Very well prepared and knowledgeable. Gave insightful advice and prognosis
I would recommend this provider to anyone who wants personal care from someone who is truly deeply concerned
He spent the time asking the question about my history listening to me and explaining how we were going to move forward. He was friendly and spoke how I would understand what was happening.
He didn't clean hands when he entered room. However, he did put on his mask. He's very attentive and listens well. Very knowledgeable and genuinely cares. It was the end of the day for him and I had a lot of questions which he patiently listened to and answered.
Very kind, knowledgeable, interested and not in a rush. I appreciate his professionalism. He was very through with exam and info gathering. He had obviously reviewed my history before coming in to see me and I found that reassuring.
He is actually a great doctor. Didn't talk down to me. Made sure I had a say in how we are going to handle my long term Covid.
Appreciate Dr Schamess focus on evidence based advice. Has my complete trust and confidence.
I love Dr. Schames as my provider. He is so attentive, and allows you to ask questions. Doesn't make you feel as if your questions are dumb or don't make sense.
Noted our interactions on MyChart plus initiated suggestions for improving my diet and health in MyChart. Also included recent history of bp and wt to help track my progress in MyChart progress note. Very helpful
Concerned for my well being. Good eye contact. At ease, took his time. Listened intently.
My physician was patient, thorough, and attentive.
My doctor is fantastic
Wonderful. Attentive, caring, pleasant, had obviously read about my case, thoroughly
Best provider I have ever had. He is thorough, caring, informative.
He's great! Finally, someone who listens and understands and on top of that, he cares!
Dr Shamess keeps up with the latest research on Long Covid and passes that information on to me. He is friendly, pleasant to talk to and listens carefully to what I have to say. He seems genuinely interested in my case and never rushes out until we have fully discussed all I need to talk about.
Dr. Schamess is very attentive and listens carefully to what I have to say. He is reasonable, forgiving, but firm with his advice. He is clearly knowledgeable and presents his analysis and advice in clear, understandable language. Overall, he is a very good health professional.
Very compassionate. Very much interested in my best outcome. Works with me to optimize my healing journey
Excellent communication. Provided a diagnosis for my condition. Explained the test that he was going to order with a follow visit in a timely manner.
He is always very concerned and willing to help with anything I am going through.
Always patient, attentive and thoughtful and makes sensible recommends for my health concerns..
Dr Shamess has changed my life through the Long Covid clinic. He is caring and listens to what is important to me.