He is especially interested in back pain and neck pain. His average rating from his patients is 3.0 stars out of 5. Dr. Shamsnia takes several insurance carriers, including Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic. Dr. Shamsnia is a graduate of Tehran University of Medical Sciences and a graduate of the University of Missouri Health System's residency program. In addition to English, he speaks Persian. He is professionally affiliated with Tulane Medical Center, Lakeview Regional Medical Center, and Tulane Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children.