David C Shonka Jr., MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
University of Virginia School of Medicine	Bachelors Degree	Other	2000
University of Virginia School of Medicine	Doctorate	Other	2004

Institution	Focus	Year
Internship - University of Virginia Medical Center	Surgery (General Surgery)	2005
Residency - University of Virginia Medical Center	Otolaryngology	2009
Fellowship - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics	Head & Neck Surgical Oncology	2010

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Otolaryngology	Otolaryngology	Not Specified

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Comment - “ Dr. Shonka and his associate (al... ”

Dr. Shonka and his associate (also a physician) were, as usual, very engaged, solicitous and informing.

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“Dr. Shonka and his associate (al...”

Dr. Shonka and his associate (also a physician) were, as usual, very engaged, solicitous and informing.

Anonymous 11/26/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 16, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Shonka was friendly, approa... ”

Dr. Shonka was friendly, approachable and caring. He listened to me and my family patiently and answered all our questions. I would definitely recommend him to others.

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“Dr. Shonka was friendly, approa...”

Dr. Shonka was friendly, approachable and caring. He listened to me and my family patiently and answered all our questions. I would definitely recommend him to others.

Anonymous 11/16/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 07, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Shonka and his team are grea... ”

Dr. Shonka and his team are great.

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“Dr. Shonka and his team are grea...”

Dr. Shonka and his team are great.

Anonymous 11/07/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 02, 2025 -

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Comment - “ I have! And my friend is as hap... ”

I have! And my friend is as happy w/Dr. Shonka as am I. We both hope that he stays with UVA Health for many years.

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“I have! And my friend is as hap...”

I have! And my friend is as happy w/Dr. Shonka as am I. We both hope that he stays with UVA Health for many years.

Anonymous 10/02/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 03, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Very great experience . I was ve... ”

Very great experience . I was very anxious . My first experience with UVA Health .

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“Very great experience . I was ve...”

Very great experience . I was very anxious . My first experience with UVA Health .

Anonymous 09/03/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 17, 2025 -

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Good

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“Good...”

Good

Anonymous 11/17/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 14, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Everyone was amazing and so nice... ”

Everyone was amazing and so nice

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“Everyone was amazing and so nice...”

Everyone was amazing and so nice

Anonymous 11/14/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 02, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Everything was explained clearly... ”

Everything was explained clearly and my questions were thoroughly answered.

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“Everything was explained clearly...”

Everything was explained clearly and my questions were thoroughly answered.

Anonymous 11/02/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 01, 2025 -

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Excellent doctor

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“Excellent doctor...”

Excellent doctor

Anonymous 10/01/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 30, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Dr Shonka was superb. An open no... ”

Dr Shonka was superb. An open non-tense helpful exchange.

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“Dr Shonka was superb. An open no...”

Dr Shonka was superb. An open non-tense helpful exchange.

Anonymous 08/30/2025

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UVA Health Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center

UVA Health ENT Clinic

UVA Health Head and Neck Surgery Clinic

UVA Health University Medical Center

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UVA Health Emily Couric Clinical Cancer Center

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Martha Thomas, GC - Counselor

Francine Garrett-Bakelman, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Christine Matthews, MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Jennifer Eccles, PA - Physician Assistant

Rebecca Hand, ACNP - Nurse Practitioner

Ethan Bergvall, MD - Nuclear Medicine Physician

Allyson Dalton, DNP - Nurse Practitioner

Marcus Ellison, MD - Hospitalist, Internal Medicine Physician

Kelly Davidson, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Jack Masur, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

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