Chirag M. Shah, MD

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3780 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Hand Surgery

Secondary Specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Biceps, triceps or pectoral problem
Bite
Cut/laceration/tendon laceration/puncture wound/amputation
Cyst
Elbow dislocation
Elbow pain
Finger dislocation
Hand cut, laceration (deep cut), tendon laceration, puncture wound, amputation

Infection/abscess
Pain
Pain/other
Rotator cuff tear or labral tear
Surgical consult
Suspected or known fracture or broken bone(s)
Tendonitis or tennis elbow
Trigger finger

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Michigan Medical School - 2007
Residency:: Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium - 2011
Fellowships:: University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine - 2013

Board Certifications

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (Certified)
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery/Surgery of the Hand - Surgery of the Hand (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:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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4.9

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3780 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 25, 2026

4.0

He was nice and thorough. I need to see him again to rate him higher. But I have a positive review of him

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Attentive, knowledgeable.

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Very personable and caring

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February 25, 2026

4.0

Dr. Shah was pleasant and efficient and (mostly) on time for the appointment.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Dr Shah was very friendly and courteous. Explained every step along the way as well as any next steps if needed!

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable and recommend options that are logical both short and long term.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Professional, concerned about my health care issues

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Pleasant, very knowledgeable, and efficient.

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February 20, 2026

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable and skilled surgeon; excellent bedside manner

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February 20, 2026

5.0

Listens and explains. I felt well cared for.

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February 20, 2026

5.0

Great diagnostican with a great bedside manner and a sense of humor

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Pleasant, thorough and the appointments were on time.

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February 14, 2026

5.0

Great job.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

His Knowledge and concern for the patient.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Excellent care, caring and accommodating when there is an urgent need.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Professional care

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February 11, 2026

5.0

He was the first one to actually tell me what I really had.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

He is good and his staff is good

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Very personable

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Dr. Chirag M. Shah, is very compassion human, I am blessed to see him with very calm said don't worry everything be okay. Thanks to Dr. so far feeling better

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Very grateful

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February 09, 2026

5.0

He's the best!

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February 04, 2026

5.0

My Dr recommended Dr Chirag Shah . I am hoping he can help me, he was kind a knowledgeable, and caring.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

He addressed the issue and took care of me within 15 mins

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February 04, 2026

5.0

He was able to pinpoint my issue with my wrist immediately.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Very professional, personable and caring

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable, friendly, yet frank. Good experience.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Best doctor and knowledgeable surgeon

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February 01, 2026

5.0

Very kind. Professionally personable. Thorough and explained issue well.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

He is kind and explains everything so that you understand thouroughly!

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Very personable. I was very pleased with his surgery.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Professional expertise, spending time to understand and explain my issues and a great bedside manner.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Thorough assessment, genuine concern.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

An excellent overall experience, he puts you at ease with his demeanor and expertise. He has a direct no nonsense approach and was not thrown off by my stress, questions or concerns.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Same very helpful and kind

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Dr. Shah attended to me quickly and I felt like he understood my issues.

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January 23, 2026

5.0

Straight talk, and answered my questions

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Dr. Shah explains everything and makes me feel comfortable and confident.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

He seems like an honest man

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Warm personality, patient centred and research informed care

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Knowledge and kind/understanding

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Took time to explain the situation

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Very competent, attentive and pleasant!

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Highly knowledgeable and great bedside manner

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Arranged for an appointment easily. So appreciative!

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Daw Dr. Shah in 2017. He has not changed a bit. He's fantastic & explains what he recommends for your problem

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Very polite explain everything thoroughly and very gentle when using the needle

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January 12, 2026

5.0

He's thorough, prompt and very professional. Always answers questions and explains procedures clearly.

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January 09, 2026

4.0

He's great. Comprehensive. Sense of humor. Straight forward.

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January 09, 2026

5.0

Smart, very direct and personable.

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January 09, 2026

5.0

Good treatment and understanding

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Professionalism

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable doctor who explains things well and is very friendly.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Super friendly pro that provides good context around the finger problem and available options to treat.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Competent and nice

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Very real personal man

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Was helpful and seemed concerned.

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Informative and compassionate

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Doctor was very thorough and the assistant was great putting on the cast.

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Thorough exam and good care plan.

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Dr.Shah explain the pains I am having and listen well when I'm explaining my symptoms.

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December 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shah was very personable and able to address my issue. He was so friendly and the entire visit was delightful

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December 24, 2025

5.0

Excellent service

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Always the best care from him. Excellent Dr

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Professional friendly knowledgeable

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Dr Shah is the best. Clear explanation of the issue, resolution immediate. Who could ask for anything more

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Chirag M. Shah MD answered all my questions and explained my condition with patience and attentiveness. I felt very comfortable meeting him for the 1st time.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

He knows his business.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable, pleasant, and to the point. Good memory. Pleasant and efficient.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Knows wht he is doing.

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December 21, 2025

5.0

He has provided successfulcarpal tunnel surgeries and treatment to bring my hands back to full functioning again.

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December 20, 2025

5.0

Explains everything and is attentive

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December 19, 2025

5.0

For the reasons above. Dr. Shah also has a very good way of helping you to understand what is going on and I Trust him.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

He seemed like a very sweet and kind and knowledgeable man.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Seemed engaged and competent.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

He was recommended and that goes a long way

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December 14, 2025

5.0

He knows his what's wrong and provides a solutions

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Received immediate help in identifying and fixing the problem. He has a wonderful way with patients and definitely recommend him

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December 12, 2025

5.0

On time and very knowledgeable

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December 12, 2025

5.0

On time and efficient

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Very nice man and competent physician who has a great bedside manner that somehow manages to make painful cortisone injections tolerable.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Again, great doctor who is caring and detailed when discussing your care plan.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

clear about problem, solutions

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Very engaging and informative

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December 10, 2025

5.0

As above, he takes the time to explain what he was doing, the issue possibly with my ulnar nerve and the further testing needed. He also has a very caring demeanor as all the staff that I encountered today, starting at the receptionist desk, during registration. I thank you.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

The explanation of what I had said about a way I could get involved, and the delicacy with which they attend to me.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

He is trying to help me with out going to the extreme right away.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Personable, explains so you understand, mind

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor in all respects with top notch staff.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

Takes time to explain procedures. Very caring and easy to talk to.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

knowledgeable.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Warm, caring, clear communication about the path ahead. Listened carefully and responded calmly and clearly. The session confirmed my choice to be treated at NWM.

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November 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. was attentive, listened to my issue with my hand, offered alternatives to treat my hand issue, and cared about my well being.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Expert and great communicator

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Was knowledgeable of my history, reviewed symptoms, thorough evaluation, gave Tim for questions

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November 22, 2025

5.0

1) clearly and completely explained my condition and care options 2) included me in decision making concerning next steps 3) quickly and competently administered treatment 4) clearly communicated what to expect post treatment and when to return if needed 5) kind and professional throughout

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November 19, 2025

5.0

He sent me immediately to Northwestern Emergency as he recognized what my left hand thumb and forefinger were presenting was possibly caused by a neurological issue. He was right as I had a stroke confirmed by neurology and CT brain scan and MRI.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Doesn't rush patients and answers questions thourghly

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Expertise

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Explained everything I needed to know very well.

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