Amr Shady, MD, FACP
Internal Medicine
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About Amr Shady, MD, FACP
As I tell my medical students, I believe that a good physician should combine experience with curiosity, compassion and respect for their patients.
Over the past 20 years, I have had the privilege of teaching hundreds of medical students, medical residents and practicing physicians. I have done this in various capacities: as Assistant Professor of Medicine at SUNY Upstate; as Associate Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at UHS, and as a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.
My educator’s perspective has made me aware of what I believe may be a flaw in today’s medical education and medical practice: Physicians train and then practice in silos. I have found there is little integration or advocacy regarding care across specialties. As a former Chair of the Department of Medicine at UHS, I saw how this flaw could be exacerbated by non-clinical systems that can prioritize efficiency and cost-saving over individualized care.
I believe a good primary care physician should devote equal time and attention in three key areas: 1) helping patients work toward disease prevention through education and screenings; 2) supporting patients as they work to manage chronic illness; and 3) taking more time to communicate with specialists. Unfortunately, I find that in traditional medical practice, where a physician may see a panel of 2,000 patients or more, there is little time to do anything but provide basic care—reacting to problems in lieu of providing more support to patients who want to prevent them.
In my membership-based, MDVIP-affiliated practice, I have a far smaller panel of patients. This gives me more time, energy and resources to devote to each patient. In my opinion, that changes everything.
I offer same-day or next-day appointments. Visits are longer, allowing for more comprehensive discussion. I can refer to and have more time to speak with specialists and advocate for my patients. Also, my patients can reach me directly on my cell phone at any time, day or night. I also offer comprehensive, advanced health screenings and diagnostic testing that go far beyond what is typically available in traditional medicine practices.
I am honored and delighted to offer my patients this kind of personalized, prevention-focused care and to partner with them as they pursue longer, healthier lives.
New York, NY
Human Genetics 2000-2002
New York, NY
Internal Medicine 2003-2005
Chief Resident
New York, NY
2002-2003
Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery 1986
Upstate Community Hospital
Assistant Clinical Professor, Norton College of Medicine 2007-present
Chief, Division of Primary Care, Department of Medicine 2021-2024
Member, ATEAMRs Committee 2022-2024
Member, Zero Suicide Committee 2022-2024
Member, APPs at Nappi Committee 2023-2024
Member, Primary Care Task Force 2021-2023
Member, Primary Care Innovation Committee 2021-2023
Member, Medical Staff Quality Committee 2014-present
Chair, Department of Medicine 2015-2021
Member, Medical Executive Committee 2007-2010, 2015-2021
Member, Credentials Committee 2015-2021
Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program 2018-2020
Residents’ Clinic Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program 2018-2020
Member, Compensation Committee 2015-2019
Director, Outpatient Clinic Laboratory 2013-2018
Member, Professional Practice Committee 2014-2018
Board of Directors, UHS Medical Group 2011-2016
Chief, General Medicine Section, Department of Medicine 2011-2012
Dean YE, Motawea K. R., Shebl M. A., Elawady S. S., Nuhu K., Abuzuaiter B., Awayda K., Fouad A. M., Tanas Y., Batista R., Elsayed A., Hassan NAIF, El-Sakka A. A., Hasan W., Husain R., Lois A., Arora A., Arora A., Ayad E., Elbahaie M. A., Shah J., Shady A., Chaudhuri D., Aiash H. (2024) Adherence to antihypertensives in the United States: A comparative metaanalysis of 23 million patients. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2024 Mar 15
Bishop D. F., Johansson A., Phelps R., Shady A. A., Ramirez M. C., Yasuda M., Caro A., Desnick R. J. (2006) Uroporphyrinogen III synthase knock-in mice have the human congenital erythropoietic porphyria phenotype, including the characteristic light-induced cutaneous lesions. Am. J. Hum. Genet. 78(4): 645–58.
Shady, A. A., Colby, B. R., Cunha, L. F., Astrin, K. H., Bishop, D. F., Desnick, R. J. (2002) Congenital erythropoietic porphyria: identification and expression of eight novel mutations in the uroporphyrinogen III synthase gene. Br. J. Hematol. 117(4): 980–87.
American College of Physicians
Alliance For Academic Internal Medicine
Association of American Medical Colleges
Benefits of joining Dr. Shady's practice with MDVIP
The office of Amr Shady, MD, FACP
| Mon | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Reviews from the web
He has always given each patient the amount of time they need, despite carrying a heavy load of patients. Everyone is important. He listens. He asks good questions.
He is well connected with specialists should you need a reference. Ex: Following some breathing difficulties I had, he connected me with an outstanding pulmonologist that I now see on a regular basis.
I have followed him as he moved from one location to another. Most recently, driving
over an hour to see him at his current practice. That speaks volumes alone.
I highly recommend him to you as an outstanding professional.
He has been my husband’s primary care physician for as long as we’ve known him, and earning my husband’s trust is not an easy thing to do. My husband can be a very difficult and noncompliant patient at times, yet Dr. Shady has built such a strong relationship with him through patience, understanding, and honesty that even when we lived in Virginia for a year, my husband still drove 8 hours back to New York just to see him. He simply trusts no one else with his care.
Dr. Shady is always available, always willing to listen, and consistently goes above and beyond for his patients. Physicians like him are rare. We are incredibly grateful for the care, support, and kindness he has shown our family over the years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Doctors who operate in the MDVIP models typically see far fewer patients than traditional primary care doctors. That gives them more time to develop deeper doctor-patient relationships that can lead to better outcomes. They can also offer conveniences that most primary care doctors can’t, including same- and next-day appointments. They’re available after hours for urgent matters. And they have time to focus on prevention. That focus begins with the MDVIP Wellness Program, which patients pay for with their annual membership fee.
Most MDVIP-affiliated primary care practices accept insurance (your physician can tell you whether they accept your specific insurance plan). Your annual fee pays for preventive care medical services that insurance usually doesn’t cover (e.g., advanced diagnostic testing and screenings). Your MDVIP-affiliated physician will continue to bill your insurance and charge copays, co-insurances and deductibles as he or she currently does for other medical services like sick visits.
MDVIP makes wellness and prevention easier by providing your physician with innovative tools and technology. MDVIP supports your physician’s practice and seeks to eliminate barriers to a positive healthcare experience. Your doctor will determine whether and how to incorporate these tools at his/her discretion.
**The message above is a personal introduction from the physician, intended to help you get to know them better. The views, opinions, and statements expressed above are solely those of the physician and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of MDVIP. This content is intended for general background purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any mentions of expertise or quality of care are personal expressions and should not be interpreted as guarantees of performance or outcomes.