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Dr. Adam Shimer, MD

Dr. Adam Shimer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*

Dr. Adam Shimer, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Shimer has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Augusta Health and UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 82 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (82 reviews)

UVA Health Spine Care Ivy Road

2280 Ivy Rd Ste 2304 Charlottesville, VA 22903

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4.3

82 ratings, 45 with a written review
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Jan 29, 2025
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  • I felt respected
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  • Listened & answered questions
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  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Jan 05, 2025
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Dec 20, 2024
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Dec 19, 2024
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Dec 04, 2024
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Dec 04, 2024
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Nov 06, 2024
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Nov 01, 2024
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Nov 01, 2024
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Oct 27, 2024
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Sep 27, 2024
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Sep 14, 2024
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Sep 10, 2024
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Sep 06, 2024
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Aug 29, 2024
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Aug 28, 2024
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Aug 25, 2024
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Shimer works as an orthopedic surgeon at UVA Spine Center in Charlottesville, VA. His clinical areas of interest include the treatment of complex and revision cervical spine conditions and adult spinal deformity.

biography

Dr. Shimer works as an orthopedic surgeon at UVA Spine Center in Charlottesville, VA. His clinical areas of interest include the treatment of complex and revision cervical spine conditions and adult spinal deformity.
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Virginia / Main Campus

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

UVA Health Spine Care Ivy Road

UVA Health Spine Care Ivy Road2280 Ivy Rd Ste 2304 Charlottesville, VA 22903
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UVA Health Outpatient Surgery Center

UVA Health Outpatient Surgery Center1204 W Main St Charlottesville, VA 22903
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UVA Health University Medical Center

UVA Health University Medical Center1215 Lee St Charlottesville, VA 22908
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UVA Health Sciences Center

    1215 Lee St
    Charlottesville, VA 22908
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Augusta Health

    78 Medical Center Dr
    Fishersville, VA 22939
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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  • UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center

    501 Sunset Ln
    Culpeper, VA 22701
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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