


Dr. James Shear, MD
Dr. James Shear, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Arlington, VA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / COLUMBIA CAMPUS in 1981. He is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital.
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1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 115 Arlington, VA 22205Make an Appointment
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- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Shear specializes in the areas of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
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About Me
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Dr. James Shear, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Arlington, VA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / COLUMBIA CAMPUS in 1981. He is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital.Critical Care Medicine
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Internal Medicine
Anesthesiology
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University Of Missouri / Columbia Campus
Medical School, 1981
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- Recipient of 31
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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