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Robert A. Shor ,

MD, FACC
  • General Cardiology
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Robert A. Shor specializes in general and preventative cardiology, as well as echocardiography and has a special interest in cardiac rehabilitation. He is board certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine.

 In addition to seeing patients at Virginia Heart, Dr. Shor is also involved with the American College of Cardiology (ACC) having held numerous leadership positions and continues to participate on several committees and task forces of the ACC.  He is the  current Chair of the Virginia Cardiac Services Quality Initiative, a statewide voluntary network of health systems and providers whose Mission is  to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health.  In addition, Dr. Shor has been the Medical Director of INOVA Fairfax Cardiac Rehab for a number of years.

 Dr. Shor earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed his residency at Emory University Hospital, where he also pursued a fellowship in cardiovascular disease. 

 In his free time, Dr. Shor enjoys spending time with his family and friends, as well as playing golf, cycling, hiking and reading.

 “ I strive each and every day to make a difference in the lives of our patients and families and am passionate about caring for each individual patient with a desire to prevent, rather than treat, disease.” 

Credentials

Medical School 

  • University of South Carolina School of Medicine

Residency

  • Emory University Hospital | Internal Medicine

Fellowship

  • Emory University Hospital | Cardiovascular Disease

Board Certifications

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Internal Medicine 

Specialty Areas of Interest

  • General Cardiology
  • Preventive Cardiology
  • Invasive Cardiology
  • Echocardiography
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation

Professional Associations

  • American College of Cardiology | Fellow
  • American Society of Echocardiography

Leadership Positions

  • Past Governor, Virginia Chapter (2012-2015) | American College of Cardiology
  • Past Chair of the Board of Governors (2015-2016) | American College of Cardiology
  • Secretary (2015-2016) | American College of Cardiology
  • Past Chair, Membership Committee (2016-2018) | American College of Cardiology
  • Former Board of Trustees (2014-2018) |  American College of Cardiology
  • Board of Trustees (2016-present) |  VCSQI (Virginia Cardiac Services Quality Initiative)
  • Medical Director, Cardiac Rehab | Inova Fairfax Hospital
  • Member, Diversity and Inclusion Task Force (2018-Present) | American College of Cardiology
  • Member, Population Health Management Task Force ( 2014-Present) | American College of Cardiology
  • Former Member, Clinical Programs Committee | NCQA
  • Former Member, Medical Advisory Board | NCQA

Recognitions

  • Top Doctor | Washingtonian Magazine
  • Top Doctor | Northern Virginia Magazine
  • Top Doctor | Washington Consumer Checkbook
  • Super Doctor | Washington Post Magazine
  • Alpha Omega Alpha | University of South Carolina

Hospital Affiliations

  • Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
  • Inova Fairfax Hospital
  • Inova Loudoun Hospital
  • Reston Hospital Center
  • StoneSprings Hospital Center

Publications

  • Shor, Robert. Honing Leadership Skills at the Chapter Level. Dec 29, 2015. Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
  • Shor, Robert. Addressing the Maintenance of Certification Crisis Calls for Working Together. Jul 28, 2015. Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
  • Shor, Robert. The American College of Cardiology’s Board of Governors: Overcoming Obstacles to Providing Care. May 19, 2015. Journal of the American College of Cardiology
  • Shor, Robert. The American College of Cardiology’s Board of Governors and Chapters Committed to Action Through Collaboration. Mar 01, 2016. Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
  • Allan Williams, Kim and Shor, Robert. The American College of Cardiology and Maintenance of Certification: The Path Forward. June 16, 2015. Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
  • Mansour, Michael and Shor, Robert. Health Care in Transition: Primary Prevention and Health Disparities in Focus. Oct 20, 2015. Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
  • Shor, Robert. State of the States: ACC Chapters Making a Difference in Communities Across the United States. Mar 22, 2016. Journal of the American College of Cardiology
  • Shor, Robert. Is Your Electronic Health Record Working for You and Your Patients?. Jun 23, 2015. Journal of the American College of Cardiology
  • Shor, Robert. The American College of Cardiology Board of Governors: An Idea Incubator and Instrument for Action. Apr 07, 2015. Journal of the American College of Cardiology
  • Shor, Robert. Using Appropriate Use Criteria to Address Pre-Authorization. Sep 15, 2015. Journal of the American College of Cardiology

“I strive each and every day to make a difference in the lives of our patients and families and am passionate about caring for each individual patient with a desire to prevent rather than treat disease.”

- Dr. Robert A. Shor

Locations

Reston Office

1850 Town Center Drive
Pavilion 2 - Suite 550
Reston, VA 20190

P: 703-437-5977
F: 703-478-2475

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