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Nilay S. Shah, MD, MPH

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Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Cardiology

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Practice Focus Areas

General Cardiology
Preventive Cardiology

Education

Medical Education:: MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2014
Residency:: Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University - 2017
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2020

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

85 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

60 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

60 Reviews

August 26, 2022

5.0

Good communication and respectful to patient

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Super knowledgeable. Very courteous and genuinely concerned for one’s health.

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August 05, 2022

5.0

He is awesome

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July 13, 2022

5.0

Very likely,he has great bedside manners

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July 01, 2022

5.0

Dr. Shah was great!

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June 09, 2022

5.0

Couldn't have had a more informative and considerate session today. This MD is perfect!!!

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May 31, 2022

5.0

He was kind and answered my questions w confidence.

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May 14, 2022

5.0

Dr Shah is fantastic!

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May 13, 2022

5.0

Again Extremely Professional and Knowledgeable

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April 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Shah has a holistic, caring approach, and takes time to explore all facets of a patient's lifestyle, preferences, medical concerns and factors affecting cardiac health. He takes time to explore issues without being rushed, listens very attentively, and provides thorough explanations for treatment options and plans.

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April 12, 2022

5.0

Very thorough & patient

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April 12, 2022

5.0

Excellent care and compassion

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March 25, 2022

5.0

explain my issue very clearly and very patience

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March 19, 2022

5.0

Easy to talk to and understand.

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March 18, 2022

5.0

What a wonderful doc! Gave us enough time and answered all our questions. A very POSITIVE DOCTOR.

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March 04, 2022

5.0

Dr. Shah took his time answering any question I had. Was very informative, professional and friendly. He took his time with me and knew my medical file and gave me good advice. I'm so happy that he is my doctor.

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February 14, 2022

5.0

Nice doctors thank you

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January 28, 2022

5.0

He is a great listener and answers all your questions

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January 12, 2022

4.0

He made a very good first impression. I believe that he will be perfect for me.

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January 11, 2022

5.0

Kind and attentive.

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December 10, 2021

5.0

Dr. Shah took the time to hear my concerns after covid and he continued to do the same today with some lingering symptoms. He was very reassuring and not dismissive. What a wonderful cardiologist NM is lucky enough to have.

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November 19, 2021

5.0

I felt confident he would be the rt person to help me progress and move forward w my particular diagnosis which is somewhat unusual .

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November 12, 2021

5.0

Very satisfied with our visit

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October 26, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable, good listener, pleasant, explained his thinking, offered a way to get in touch with him, made reasonable next step.

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October 18, 2021

5.0

Very kind, knowledgeable, did not rush us, answered every question without rushing, one of the best doctors I’ve had.

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October 12, 2021

5.0

He is one of the best cardiologists I have seen in a while. Listens attentively and is quite brilliant.

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October 08, 2021

5.0

Muy profecional

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October 05, 2021

5.0

He is a very patience doctor and explain my sick issue very clearly .

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September 07, 2021

5.0

Dr. Shah was very knowledgeable and put my mind at ease regarding my health concerns

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August 13, 2021

5.0

He is very patient and very empathetic!!!

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August 13, 2021

5.0

Dr.N . Shah listening and explained his instructions

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August 13, 2021

5.0

Doctor takes time and ask permissions for doing anything. He actually listens and does not request tests that duplicate other facilities tests.

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August 07, 2021

5.0

Excellent care, professionalism, and patient communication.

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August 05, 2021

5.0

Highly personable, respectful, friendly and accommodating staff & physicians! Clean, orderly and very professional!

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August 03, 2021

5.0

Thorough. Listened and provided plan of action.

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July 23, 2021

5.0

Informative, approachable good listener

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July 23, 2021

5.0

Awesome care

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July 09, 2021

5.0

He sat there and asked me at all kinds of questions regarding my health and he really showed that he cared and he explained everything to me really well

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July 09, 2021

5.0

Attentive to the situation and informative session. Looking forward to continuing working with Dr. Shah.

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July 02, 2021

5.0

Same reasons as above.

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June 12, 2021

5.0

Same as stated above

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June 11, 2021

5.0

Profecionalismo

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June 03, 2021

5.0

Because I truly believe he cares about his patients.

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May 09, 2021

5.0

Kind, personable, genuine, and knowledgeable.

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May 08, 2021

5.0

He's a fantastic doctor.

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May 07, 2021

5.0

His knowledge and experience, his professionalism and his compassionate stance toward patients.

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April 24, 2021

5.0

Very kind and thorough, and explains in lay terms. Encourages open communication through MyChart of in-person appointments as needed.

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March 26, 2021

5.0

Same reason listed above

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March 26, 2021

5.0

This was my first appointment with Nilay, he came in prepared. He had read all my previous files and knew what questions to ask

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February 19, 2021

5.0

Oh he is really very approachable. He had reviewed my last visit and knew who I was and my heart history. I have found many heart doctors to be technical excellent but lacking in human response. Dr Shah combines the best of both worlds. Plus he truly respects his patients.

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February 13, 2021

5.0

Su atenciÃ³n y amplio conocimiento, asÃ como su cuidado

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February 12, 2021

5.0

He was very thorough, and detailed when explaining what is going on with you, and what his approach would be in order to resolve your situation. He answered any questions, and eased any doubts.

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February 12, 2021

5.0

same

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February 02, 2021

5.0

dr. took time to explain and was informative.

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January 29, 2021

5.0

Dr. Shah is an excellent cardiologist. He takes time to answer your questions in a manner that is easy to understand for the layperson, and is very thorough. Would recommend him to anyone.

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January 12, 2021

5.0

Dr Shah probably is the best doctor I've ever had

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December 08, 2020

5.0

See above.

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December 04, 2020

5.0

Same reasons listed above

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November 27, 2020

5.0

Dr Shaw was fantastic! He had prepared by weeding through my extremely thick medical record from the few years looking for previous cardio red flags and found some! He let me point out a few things that make me a medical rarity that could have cardio impact. I felt respected and heard. He explained his next steps and why he was taking them. He showed me a few ways to contact him with questions. He is aware of my enormous team of specialists and will be coordinating with them to add pieces to my puzzle. He assured me if he hit anything he felt was important he would be reaching out to his cardio colleagues. So still pretty worried about what is going on, but heâ€™s on it! I will sleep better tonight.

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November 20, 2020

5.0

Great caring and respectable Dr. Shah does not have an ego and he does not act superior to his patient.

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Disclosures

Nilay S. Shah, MD, MPH reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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