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Dr. Taher Shams, MD

Dr. Taher Shams, MD

Family Medicine*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Taher Shams, MD is a family medicine physician in Yucaipa, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tanta University, Faculty Of Medicine in 1973. He is affiliated with Redlands Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

34675 Yucaipa Blvd Yucaipa, CA 92399
Telehealth available

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Dr. Shams' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shams

3.2

25 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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SarahSays – Nov 22, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Julie M – Nov 16, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 01, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Mar 11, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Joseph R. L. in Banning, CA – Jan 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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happy patient in Yucaipa, CA – Nov 22, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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David B in Yucaipa, CA – Nov 21, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Dan R in Yucaipa, CA – Nov 18, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gillian in Yucaipa,CA – Nov 18, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Donna Sahler in Yucaipa, CA – Nov 08, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Yucaipa, CA – Jun 22, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
11 people found this helpful
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Madeline in Yucaipa, CA – Jun 03, 2016
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About Me

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I am proud to be part of the Optum family of primary care doctors, specialists, and care teams focused on providing care for people ages 65+. At Optum, my team and I help you reach your personal health goals. We focus on your total well-being while...read more
  • Family Medicine

  • General Medical Practice

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  • Martin Luther King Hosp-drew Medical School|tanta University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1984
  • Family Practice Prgm|ghurduga Hospital ,ghurduga , Red Sea Province , Egypt

    Residency Hospital, 1978
  • Tanta University, Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1973
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Within the last one to three years
  • English

  • Arabic

  • Arabic

  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

Optum California-Family Medical-Urgent Care34675 Yucaipa Blvd Yucaipa, CA 92399
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Redlands Community Hospital

    350 Terracina Blvd
    Redlands, CA 92373
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

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

    2% lower than the national average

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