About

Kameron A. Shams, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon with Norton Orthopedic Institute. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati, Ohio. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, including advanced training at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.

Dr. Shams is dedicated to restoring function, mobility and quality of life for patients with conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. His approach focuses on individualized care plans designed to help patients recover faster and return to work, sports and daily activities. In addition to his clinical work, he has written scientific research articles, contributed to textbook chapters and presented research at national conferences. He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, the American Association for Hand Surgery and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

Outside of work, Dr. Shams enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, golfing and playing basketball.


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Expertise

Education

  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

    Medical Education, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2020

  • University of Michigan Health System

    Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2025

  • Emory University Hospital

    Fellowship, Hand Surgery, 2026


Age Groups Seen

Age Groups Seen
Adults
Languages
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Ambetter from MHS
  • Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Kentucky Medicaid
  • Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
  • Anthem Pathway
  • Anthem Pathway Transition
  • CareSource Indiana Medicaid
  • CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
  • Cigna
  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Encore
  • Essence
  • First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
  • UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
  • HealthSmart
  • Hosparus
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Kentucky Medicaid
  • Kentucky Medicare
  • MDwise
  • MHS
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan
  • Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
  • Passport Marketplace
  • Provider Net/OMCA
  • Sagamore
  • Signature Advantage
  • SIHO
  • TRICARE Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • WellCare
  • WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpath
  • Workers’ Compensation
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