4.8
Accepting New Patients
Brian D. Shames, MD
General Surgery|
Laparoscopic/Minimally Invasive Surgery
Speaks:Â EnglishÂ
Care Provided
Subspecialties
- Surgery, Hepatobiliary (Liver, Bile Ducts, Gallbladder)
Locations
Surgery
UConn Health
Outpatient Pavilion, 8th Floor East
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030
GPS: 135 Dowling Way, Farmington, CT
860-679-8080
Education & Training
Education
High School Diploma, Staples High School, Academic - 1985
BA, Washington University, Biochemistry - 1989
MD, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Medicine - 1994
Residency
Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center - 2000
Chief Resident in General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center - 2001
Fellowship
NIH Research Fellow, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center - 1999
Transplant Research Fellow, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison - 2002
Clinical Transplant Fellow, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison - 2004
Board Certification
Surgery
Honors & Awards
2006 - Best Oral Presentation by a New AAS Member - AAS
Ratings & Reviews
4.8
68 Ratings, 63 Reviews
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About our Provider Reviews5
December 3, 2025
Everyone at UCONN is so prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable. I always feel very well cared for.
5
November 24, 2025
Staff was very polite, efficient, and worked well together. I was very comfortable about the visit.
5
November 19, 2025
No problems, complaints, or issues.
5
November 7, 2025
Good