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1200 Breckenridge Street, Suite 101, Owensboro, KY 42303-1090

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Doctor Specialty Cardiology
Accepting New Patients? Yes
Practice Specialty Cardiology
Group Practice Owensboro Medical Practice
Languages Spoken English

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About Dr. Shamai
Dr. Shamai

Bio


Lior Shamai D.O., M.P.H. FACC FSCAI

Cardiologist Lior Shamai, D.O. is Board Certified in   Interventional Cardiology, Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Board Certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPAS) as well as Board Certified in Nuclear Cardiology by the American Society of Nuclear  Cardiology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and of the Society for  Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI).

 

 

Dr. Shamai has attained Level II certification in cardiac CT-A and reads cardiac and peripheral CT-A scans. He implants pace-makers and internally placed cardiac monitors and manages them as well as reads peripheral disease imaging studies. He takes pride in managing all aspects of the patients and enjoys the personalized care both in and out of patient settings. He performs procedures at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital and follows his patients there.

 

Dr. Shamai has publications and presentations spanning peripheral disease, lipid        management and obesity, among others.

 

In addition, Dr. Shamai was the first cardiologist in the area to:

· Independently insert Bio-absorbable vascular scaffolding for coronary artery disease

· Independently insert Tryton side branch bifurcation dedicated stent for coronary artery disease

· Trained several local cardiologists in new techniques such as radial access and            advanced cardiovascular interventions for complete coronary occlusion and use of advanced support devices for cardiopulmonary bypass

 

Dr. Shamai has completed the following training:

· D.O. Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL

· Internship & Residency: Cleveland Clinic Florida Weston, FL

· Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease: Ochsner Heart & Vascular Institute New Orleans, LA

· Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology: William Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, MI

· Double major in biology and chemistry: University of Miami

· Master of Public Health: Nova Southeastern University

 

Honors and awards include:

· Serving as chief cardiology fellow at Ochsner Heart & Vascular Institute

· Chancellor award from NSU-COM

 

A native of Israel, Dr. Shamai grew up in South Florida and has practiced in Owensboro since 2013. He and his wife Hilda have three children.

 

Here's a detailed CV for Dr. Lior Shamai.

 

 Lior Shamai D.O., M.P.H. FACC FASCI

Owensboro, Kentucky 42303

(954) 684 –2222

[email protected]

 

MEDICAL EDUCATION

 

Nova SouthEastern University                                                                  July 2002 - May 2006

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine                                                                       Ft. Lauderdale, Florida                    

   EDUCATION

 

Nova SouthEastern University                                                                  January 2003 -June 2006

Master of Public Health                                                                                    Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

University of Miami                                                                                         January 1996 - May 1998

Bachelor of Biology & Chemistry (Double Major)                                           Miami, Florida

 

TRAINING

 

William Beaumont Hospital                                                                             July 2012 – June 2013

Interventional cardiology fellowship                                                                 Royal Oak Michigan

Ochsner Heart & Vascular Institute                                                         July 2009 – July 2012

Cardiovascular Fellowship                                                                                 New Orleans, Louisiana

Cleveland Clinic Florida                                                                                  June 2006- July 2009

Internal Medicine Residency                                                                             Weston, Florida

 

   PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE   

Owensboro Health                                                                                          August 2013- April 2018

Interventional Cardiology staff                                                                        Owensboro, Kentucky  

Cardiologist staff                                   Outreach Clinic : Tell City, Indiana & Madisonville, Kentucky

 

Owensboro Heart and Vascular                                                                    April 2018- Current

Interventional Cardiology staff                                                                        Owensboro, Kentucky  

 

Licensed fully in the state of Kentucky

Licensed fully in the state of Indiana

Licensed fully in the state of Louisiana                                                   

Licensed fully in the state of Florida                                                             

Licensed fully in the state of Michigan                                                    

 

Diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine:

                                Internal Medicine                                                                    Certified 8/2009   – 2019      

                                Cardiovascular Disease                                                          Certified 10/2012 – 2022

                                Interventional Cardiology                                                      Certified 10/2013 – 2023      

 

Diplomat of the Certification Boards of Nuclear Cardiology                             Certified 02/2015

Board Eligible for CBCCT & RPVI

Practice responsibility include: General cardiology, Interventional cardiology, Imaging and Device implant and management.

 

HONORS & AWARDS  

Chief cardiology fellow at Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, New Orleans, LA.1st place Award for poster presentation at the 8th Annual Southern Hospital Medicine Update, November 2007 New Orleans, LA.FOMA-NSU Award for seven years of service on Health Fair committeeChancellor’s Award – Nova Southeastern UniversityMorton and Mary Smith Achievement Award - Nova Southeastern UniversityHonors Certificate of Achievement top 7% of the class - Nova Southeastern UniversitySigma Sigma Phi membership - Nova Southeastern UniversityCommunity Service Award - Nova Southeastern UniversityGolden Key National Honor Society - Nova Southeastern UniversityHonors Achieved in: Internal Medicine (I – III) - Nova Southeastern University and Dean’s List  recipientOutstanding Volunteer Award at Memorial Regional Hospital – Hollywood, Fl

 

 

 

EDITORIAL

Council of Associates: Get Involved-Make a Difference! The Florida Internist, Vol 10, No. 1 Spring 2009.

PUBLICATIONS

Lior Shamai Review of  Valvular Heart Disease. Doody’s Review Service (on-line) . Available: http://www.doody.com. (Accessed [3/11]).Pre-procedural hemoglobin level predicts mortality in patients’ undergoing vascular interventions. Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions February 2011.Abstract: Pre-procedural hemoglobin level predicts mortality in patients’ undergoing vascular interventions. AHA 2010.Lior Shamai Review of  Clinical Nuclear Cardiology: State of the Art and FutureDirections, 4th Edition. Doody’s Review Service (on-line) . Available: http://www.doody.com. (Accessed [8/10]).Article: Association of body mass index and lipid profiles: Evaluation of a broad spectrum of body mass index patients including the morbidly obese, Obesity Surgery DOI 10.1007/s11695-010-0170-7.Lior Shamai Review of  Clinical Approach to Sudden Cardiac Death Syndromes. Doody’s Review Service (on-line) . Available: http://www.doody.com. (Accessed [5/10]).Lior Shamai Review of  Making Sense of the ECG. Doody’s Review Service (on-line) . Available: http://www.doody.com. (Accessed [8/10]).Abstract: Association of body mass index and lipid profiles: Evaluation of a broad spectrum of body mass index patients including the morbidly obese, Surgery for Obesity and Related DiseasesVolume 5, Issue 3, Supplement 1, May-June 2009, Pages S47-S48 26th Annual Meeting of the ASMBS, 26th Annual Meeting of the ASMBSCleveland Clinic Florida Sepsis Protcol June 2009.Abstract: Lack of Documented Consideration of Activated Drotrecogin Alfa Infusion in Septic Patients. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, v.177 April 2008.Abstract: Association of Body Mass Index and Lipid Profiles: Does an “Obesity Paradox” Exist?  ACP Internal Medicine 2008, Washington D.C. on May 2008Abstract: Association of Body Mass Index and Lipid Profiles: Does an “Obesity Paradox” Exist?  5th Annual World Congress on Insulin Resistance Syndrome on October 2007 at Boston, MA.Newsletter Leadership Day 2007 in The Capitol Key, American College Of Physicians June 2007.Abstract: STORED BRONCHIOLAR CELL SECRETIONS IN ASTHMA: A QUANTITATIVE ASSESSMENT. American Journal of respiratory and Critical care medicine, 2003.Abstract: MORPHOMETRIC ASSESMENT OF LIMPHATIC DRAINAGE OF DISTAL AIRWAYS IN ASTHMATIC SUBJECTS. American Journal of respiratory and Critical care medicine, 2003.

ORAL & POSTER PRESENTIONS

Echocardiography for the sonographer series of presentation at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital Monthly conference Summer to Winter 2014.Radial catheterization approach benefits at Quality counsel at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital December 2013.Oral Presentation Labeled: ACP Legislative issues update for 2008 at ACP Regional Meeting March 2008.Oral presentation labeled: Thyroid disease and the Heart at cardiology program noon lecture at Ochsner Clinic, LA. November 2007.Poster presentation labeled: Ictal Asystole Syndrome At the American College of Physicians’ associate annual meeting in Weston, FL. March 2009.Poster presentation labeled: TAKE A "Z-PACK" AND SEE "EP" IN THE MORNING! at the American College of Physicians’ annual meeting in West Palm Beach, Fl September 2008.Poster presentation labeled: “ACS” OR NOT ” ACS”? AN APICAL VARIANT OF HYPERTRHOPHIC CARDIOMYOPAHTY! at the American College of Physicians’ annual meeting in West Palm Beach, Fl September 2008.Poster presentation labeled: NOT JUST ANOTHER “CHAD”: a case of apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. at the American College of Physicians’ annual meeting in West Palm Beach, Fl September 2008.Poster presentation labeled THE UNDERCONSIDEARATION OF ACTIVATED DROTRECOGIN ALFA IN SEPTIC PAITENTS. At the American Thoracic Society national meeting. Toranto, Cananda. May 2008.Poster presentation labeled Association of Body Mass Index and Lipid Profiles: Does an “Obesity Paradox” Exist? Sent to the American College of Physicians’ annual meeting in Washington DC. May 2008.Poster presentation labeled: Common Lab Tests Ordered with Uncommon Results: Spontaneous HDL level of 3.0 in a 69-year-old Woman with No History of Significant Coronary Events. At the American College of Physicians’ annual meeting in Orlando, FL. March 2008.Poster approved labeled RHEUMATOLOGIC EMERGENCY: CARDIAC TAMPONADE! AN UNCOMMON PRESENTATION OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS FLARE” sent to the American College of Physicians’ annual meeting in Orlando. March 2008.Poster presentation labeled RHEUMATOLOGIC EMERGENCY: CARDIAC TAMPONADE! AN UNCOMMON PRESENTATION OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS FLARE at the 8th Annual Southern Hospital Medicine Update, October 2007 New Orleans, LA. And Winner of 1st place Award.Poster presentation labeled RHEUMATOLOGIC EMERGENCY: CARDIAC TAMPONADE! AN UNCOMMON PRESENTATION OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS FLARE” at the American medical association residents and Fellows Section 4th Annual Research Poster Symposium on November 2007 in Honolulu, Hi.Poster Presentation labeled BRONCHIOLAR WALL REMODELING IN ASTHMA: A MORPHOMETRIC ASSESSMENT OF LYMPAHTICS at the American Thoracic Society national meeting. Seattle, WA. 2003.Poster presentation labeled BRONCHIOLAR WALL REMODELING IN ASTHMA: A smooth muscle assessment. At the American Thoracic Society national meeting. Seattle, WA. 2003.Poster presentation labeled MORPHOMETRIC ASSESMENT OF LIMPHATIC DRAINAGE OF DISTAL AIRWAYS IN ASTHMATIC SUBJECTS. At the American Medical Student Association National Convention in Washington, D.C. 2003. Poster presentation labeled COMPARISON OF BRONCHIOLAR LYMPHATICS IN COTROL SUBJECTS AND IN SUBJECTS THAT DIED OF ASTHMA at the Eastern-Atlantic Student Research Forum Miami 2003. Poster presentation labeled BRONCHIOLAR WALL REMODELING IN ASTHMA: A MORPHOMETRIC ASSESSMENT OF LYMPAHTICS at NSU Poster session Fort Lauderdale, Florida 2003

  COLLABORATED PRESENTATIONS:

Poster Presentation labeled Pre-procedural hemoglobin level predicts mortality in patients’ undergoing vascular interventions. At AHA 2010.Oral presentation labeled THE PARADOX OF OBESITY at CCF research week 2007 and award for best oral presentation 2007.Poster presentation labeled Association of Body Mass Index and Lipid Profiles:

·Does an “Obesity Paradox” Exist? At the 5th Annual World Congress on Insulin Resistance Syndrome on October 2007 at Boston, MA.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

         Offices held with American College of Physicians

Chair ACP Council of Associates                                                    2008-2009State Legislative Liaison                                                                   2007-2009ACP Chapter Representative                                                            2007-2009  Council of Associates Representative                                              2007-2009

         Health Fair Coordinator                                                                        July 2001 – 2009

Nova SouthEastern University                                                                   Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

   Designed and coordinated activities for the Annual NSU-FOMA

   Health fair providing free health screening exams for over 700 patients.

  American College of Physician National Day on the Hill                             May 2009

   ACP Chair COA and CCF-Chapter Delegate                     .                            Washington, D.C.

  American College of Physician National Day on the Hill                             February  2009

   ACP Chair COA and CCF-Chapter Delegate                                                  Tallahassee, Florida

   American College of Physician National Day on the Hill                             May 2008

   CCF-Chapter Delegate and Council of Associates’ Chapter Delegate.            Washington, D.C.

  American College of Physician’s Day on the Hill (state)                                March  2008

  CCF-Chapter Delegate and Council of Associates’ Chapter Delegate.             Tallahassee, Florida

  American College of Physician’s Annual Regional Meeting                        March 2008  

  CCF-Chapter Delegate.                                                                                      Orlando, Florida

   American College of Physician’s Annual Regional Meeting                       September 2007  

   Council of Associates’ Chapter Delegate.                                                         Tampa, Florida

   American College of Physician’s Day on the Hill (state)                   February 2007

   CCF-Chapter Delegate.                                                                                    Tallahassee, Florida.

   American College of Physician National Day on the Hill                             May 2007

   CCF-Chapter Delegate.                                                                                     Washington, D.C.

Public Health Research Committee                                                               September 2001 – 2009

Nova SouthEastern University                                                                 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Raising Healthy Children – Day for Kids                                                      October 2002 – 2009

Nova SouthEastern University                                                                               Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

   American Medical Student Organization                                                      November 2006

   Annual Residency Fair Coordinator                                                                  Miami, Florida     

Student Research Assistant                                                                             September 2001 - 2006

Nova SouthEastern University                                                                 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Reach Fair                                                                                                        January 2002 – 2006                         

   AMSA annual event, coordinated subcommittee and participated                   Bell Glade, Florida

 

AFFILIATIONS

Fellow of the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions 2010 - presentFellow of the American College of Cardiology 2009 – presentAmerican College of Physicians 2006 - presentSigma Sigma Phi Honor Society 2001 - presentFlorida Osteopathic Medical Association (FOMA) 2004- presentAmerican Medical Association (AMA) 2002 - present American Osteopathic Association (AOA) 2002 - present Delta Omega Honor Society for Public Health – Alpha Xi Chapter Member 2003 - present Lambda Omicron Gamma Fraternity – 2002 - present 

 

                                                                      

 

 

 

 

 

Specialty


Education & Training  


Hospital Affiliations


  • Owensboro Health Inc
  • Ohio County Hospital Corporation
  • Perry County Memorial Hospital
  • Oh Muhlenberg LLC

Languages Spoken  


  • English

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