Dr. Victoria Shanmugam, MD, Washington, DC

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

4.63

Bedside manner

4.88

“Very quick/easy. Staff was friendly/attentive. New NP was very helpful/gave suggestions for current symtoms/aligments.”

SRMore than 1 year ago

About Dr. Victoria Shanmugam

Victoria K. Shanmugam, MD, FACR, FACP, is Director of the Division of Rheumatology, and Associate Professor of Medicine at The George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates. A native of London, Dr. Shanmugam graduated with honors in Medicine from the Imperial College School of Medicine. She completed residencies at St. Bartholomew’s and the Royal London Hospitals and became a Member of the Royal College of Physicians in 2002. After moving to Washington, DC, Dr. Shanmugam pursued further residency and fellowship training in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology at Georgetown University. Dr. Shanmugam has an active clinical practice caring for patients with autoimmune diseases. She has several ongoing research studies including the WE-HEAL study which focuses on the interplay of the host immune response and the wound bed microbiome in patients with chronic wounds. Dr. Shanmugam has received numerous awards for her research, including an American College of Rheumatology Physician Scientist Development Award, the John Eisenberg Memorial Career Development Award and the C. Bertram Hoffberger Research Achievement Award. She was a KL2 scholar at the Georgetown-Howard Universities Center for Clinical and Translational Science. Her research has been published in peer-reviewed journals, such as Current Opinion in Rheumatology, International Wound Journal and Clinical Rheumatology. Dr. Shanmugam is a member of several professional societies both in Great Britain and the United States, including the Royal College of Physicians, American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, the American College of Rheumatology, as well the British Medical Association. She is certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

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Popular visit reasons

Abnormal ANA Testing

Baker's Cyst

Joint Aspiration

Lupus / Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Scleroderma

Sjögren's Syndrome

Vasculitis

Abnormal ANA Testing

Baker's Cyst

Joint Aspiration

Lupus / Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Office location

George Washington Medical Faculty Associates

2300 M St NW, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20037

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Education and background

Practice names

GWMFA - Rheumatology

Hospital affiliations

The George Washington University Hospital

Board certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
Rheumatology (Internal Medicine)

Education and training

Medical School - Imperial College London Faculty of Medicine, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Georgetown University, Residency in Internal Medicine
Georgetown University, Fellowship in Rheumatology

Professional memberships

Royal College of Physicians
American Medical Association
American College of Physicians
American College of Rheumatology
British Medical Association

Awards and publications

American College of Rheumatology Physician Scientist Development Award
John Eisenberg Memorial Career Development Award
The C. Bertram Hoffberger Research Achievement Award.
Dr. Victoria Shanmugam has published several articles on Renal Involvement in Scleroderma.
Dr. Victoria Shanmugam's research has been published in peer-reviewed journals, such as Current Opinion in Rheumatology, International Wound Journal and Clinical Rheumatology.

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1306968300

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

5.00

Wait time

4.63

Bedside manner

4.88

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Very quick/easy. Staff was friendly/attentive. New NP was very helpful/gave suggestions for current symtoms/aligments.

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Which hospital is Dr. Victoria Shanmugam affiliated with?

Dr. Victoria Shanmugam is affiliated with The George Washington University Hospital.

What practice does Dr. Victoria Shanmugam work with?

Dr. Victoria Shanmugam works with GWMFA - Rheumatology.

Where is Dr. Victoria Shanmugam's office located?

Dr. Victoria Shanmugam's office is located at 2300 M St NW, Washington, DC 20037.

Which board certifications does Dr. Victoria Shanmugam have?

Dr. Victoria Shanmugam is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology (Internal Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Victoria Shanmugam?

Dr. Victoria Shanmugam frequently sees patients for Abnormal ANA Testing, Baker's Cyst, Lupus / Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Sjögren's Syndrome. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Victoria Shanmugam on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Victoria Shanmugam speak?

Dr. Victoria Shanmugam speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Victoria Shanmugam in reviews?

8 patients have reviewed Dr. Victoria Shanmugam. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 4.88/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.62/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.