Nilay S. Shah, MD, MPH | Northwestern Medicine

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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 - Internal Medicine (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease - Cardiovascular Disease (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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214 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

12 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

12 Reviews

February 06, 2026

5.0

Dr. Shah always takes his time listening to me and explains things to me that I don't understand. I highly recommend him as a doctor.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Dr. Shah is on top of the medical aspects of my health and takes time to discuss isues with his patients.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

The best

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December 07, 2025

5.0

He was so kind, patient with my many questions, and extremely thorough

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable, personable. Took the time to address my questions. Very reasonable in his approach. I would highly recommend!

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November 22, 2025

5.0

Please see above. Also Dr Shah and his fellow (unfortunately I did not file her name) explained and answered all my concerns and questions and suggested some new courses of action. Also I am having some issues with my insurance company for my prescriptions (7) and he recommended a great alternative. As a former patient of Dr Lloyd Jones I met Dr Shah when he was his fellow and feel so fortunate he is now my cardiologist. He has big shoes to fill (literally and figuratively) and he is certainly us to the task. Also his team immediately reached out regarding my prescription issues and also made my Spring appointment before I even reached home.

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October 03, 2025

5.0

Efficient, timely, very personable, took the time to discuss my health and answered questions.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

He's great. He was listening and also scientifically speaking and explaining the reason behind his answers. A 5 star Dr

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September 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Shah is very astute and very present when he is with me (and I'm sure with all his many patients.) He looks me in the eye when he speaks which assures me that I have his full attention and he, mine. He explains things slowly, thoroughly and makes certain I have understood. And he is naturally personable which makes it comfortable for me to consult with him.

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September 13, 2025

5.0

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August 08, 2025

5.0

Dr Shah is an excellent physician. He is polite, listens thoroughly, and takes the time to answer your questions in plain English.

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July 18, 2025

5.0

Very personable, explained things well, presented an action plan

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Disclosures

Nilay S. Shah, MD, MPH reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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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HealthBeat

What Is Broken Heart Syndrome?

A cardiologist explains how stress and emotions can impact your physical health.

What Is a Healthy Heart Rate?

What you need to know about your heart rate.

More HealthBeat Articles