Doctoring done differently.

Don't Just Survive…Thrive

Life is about thriving, not just surviving. Problems have a root that gradually grow into symptoms. There's no such thing as a "quick fix" or miracle drug, but there is always a path to healing. Our sole aim together is for you to get better as efficiently as possible while also remembering the body and mind often take time to heal.

Let’s navigate your healing journey together so you finally feel better and start thriving.

Tailored Treatments

Eastern medicine informs us that there is never a "one size fits all" approach to healing and that the body is inherently wise. Every problem is as unique as the human behind it, rooted intricately within the mind and the body, informed by our environment and your specific genetics. We will unwind this complex web through deep and compassionate interactions, while keeping our minds and hearts open and inquisitive. 

Based in Balanced Science

As a natural-born skeptic and deeply curious human, I am continually seeking to translate the dynamic balance between scientific evidence, clinical outcomes (read: what works in real life), cognitive bias, and enduring health into something that works for you in your day-to-day life. 

Grounded Medical Care

Integrative medicine healing is not about being sold specific products, lab protocols, diets or ideologies. Lab testing is an excellent and necessary addition to good medical care, but it’s just one tool in a very large toolbox. Together, we will navigate the convoluted landscape of "alternative," "holistic," “functional,” and "integrative" medicine and find what works for you.

From Chronic Stress to Resilience

Life is beautiful, but also complex and challenging. Accumulating chronic stress causes illness and possibly even death. Building a foundation of true health will provide you with the tools you need to nourish yourself, cultivate resilience, sustain wellbeing, prevent future illness, and "be your best self," even when things in life become challenging. 

Self-sustainable Wellbeing

I do not see myself as a healer, but rather as someone who can use my expertise and experience to help you engage with your inner healer. Self-sustainable wellbeing means you’ve learned how to listen to your body and mind and know how to take care of yourself. Through our work together, we will find the set of tools you need to achieve this.

A small investment in your health now will provide you with a life-long knowledge-base, allowing you to live vibrantly and stave off chronic disease and potentially huge medical costs in the future. 

Board Certifications + Other Experience

• Board Certified in Integrative Medicine by the American Board of Physician Specialities (ABPS)

• Board Certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)

• Over 10 years of inpatient (acute) hospital experience at CUMC and BUMC (2009 - 2019)

• Education Chair for the national Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health, which includes over 70 academic institutions across the U.S., including Columbia University (2017-2019)

• Advisory Board Member, University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine National Advisory Board, Integrative Medicine in Residency Programs (present)

• Integrative + Functional Medicine Physician for holistic mental health startup BeingHealth

   

Awards + Recognition

• University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine Innovator of the Year Award (2022)

• Columbia University Medical Center/New York-Presbyterian Hospital Faculty Teacher of the Year Award (2014)

• 3 x Weil Foundation Grants, started an integrative medicine training program for Columbia University’s Center for Family & Community Medicine (2014 - 2018)

• New York-Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University Medical Center Staff Choice Attending Physician of the Year Award (2014)

• New York State Higher Education Award (2011 - 2015)

• Content author for the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine Interprofessional Healthcare Wellbeing Course. (2021)

• Presents at numerous national conferences for organizations such as the American Academy of Family Physicians, Columbia University Medical Center, the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health, Integrative Medicine for the Underserved, the University of Arizona’s Center for Integrative Medicine

• Presents for diverse audiences such as MTV and The Assemblage NYC

• Published in multiple academic journals

full list of PRESS, PRESENTATIONS, Videos, + more.

Interested in having Dr. Shah speak/TEACH FOR YOUR EVENT/group?

inquirE HERE.

I know first hand how integrative medicine can come to the rescue when a problem fails to be solved by 'conventional' Western medical treatments. I have been on my own personal health and healing journey and have successfully addressed my chronic neck pain, weight issues, allergies, insomnia, serious women's health issue, acne and scalp psoriasis, autoimmune disorder, pre-diabetes & elevated cholesterol, knee pain (twice surgically repaired), and anxiety + depression with integrative approaches. If you'd like to know more, just ask!

Now I would love to help you heal better! ♥