Chirag M. Shah, MD

Chirag M. Shah, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Hand Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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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 (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
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

3507 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Shah is excellent. Professional and communicative, efficient and thorough, engaged with a great tableside manner.

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April 29, 2025

5.0

Works well with you.

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April 28, 2025

5.0

Competence of the staff who've treated me. Care n clarity of conversations and decision making. Dr. Shah offers information completely and clearly. He listens and understands my perspective.

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April 25, 2025

5.0

Very professional and accurate in his diagnosis!

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April 24, 2025

5.0

Absolutely very nice doctors and nurses. I appreciate you guys. God bless everybody.

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Clear, thoughtful advice. Not rushed

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April 23, 2025

5.0

Nice fellow who knows his stuff.

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Personable skilled professional

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April 20, 2025

5.0

Kind and sweet

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April 18, 2025

5.0

Provided excellent care explained procedure and outcomes completely

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April 18, 2025

5.0

He is very Professional and a very nice person

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April 17, 2025

5.0

Absolutely great in every way. From his professionalism, bed side manner and thorough explanation in an easy way for me to comprehend.

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April 16, 2025

5.0

He is very good at what he does. Great guy.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

He seems like he genuinely cares about his patients. And seems to make sensible recommendations to treating one's orthopedic related maladies.

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April 15, 2025

5.0

Very pleasant, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain and inform.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

Approachable and friendly.

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April 12, 2025

5.0

He listens and then cleary explains his thinking. He discusses possible next steps helping me to make informed decisions.

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April 11, 2025

5.0

Very detailed

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April 11, 2025

5.0

He is thorough and helped me with my situation, and I was very pleased

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Great

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April 09, 2025

5.0

Just my feeling

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Nice person with good communication skills. Manner leaves the impression that he competent, which he is.

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Amazing quick service and the doctor was very compassionate of my situation

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Very pleasant

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April 06, 2025

5.0

He is very thoughtful, considerate and patient.

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April 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shah, was very straight forward about.the treatment. He also listened to all my concerns.

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April 06, 2025

5.0

Dr Shah listened to my description of symptoms, explained the next steps, and treated my painful hand.

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April 05, 2025

5.0

Explain the reason of pain, professional to the point

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April 02, 2025

5.0

Attentive and responsive

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April 02, 2025

5.0

Expert in his specialty and great bedside manner. Took time to tell me where I am on things and what could happen in the future. Listened closely to me.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

He is very approachable. He explains the situation in an understandable way.

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shah is a clear communicator and took the time to answer my questions in a thoughtful way.

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March 31, 2025

5.0

He is very very to me with Respect, and I will always Recommend him.

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March 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shah is amicable and shared reasons for the creation plan with me. I did not feel rushed and he demonstrated great empathy.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

He listened to my concerns, was kind, efficient and took time to answer my questions

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Precise, caring, knowledgeable.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Calm and friendly

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Dr Shah clearly explained why I am having pain and swelling, what options I have for surgical intervention and how I can manage the condition without surgery. He also recommended that I continue with non-invasive therapy. He greeted me warmly and was very pleasant.

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March 20, 2025

5.0

Time efficient, knowledgeable, courteous and professional

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March 19, 2025

5.0

he was great

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Excellent physician.

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shah's expertise is unparalleled. He is courteous and professional, and he quickly diagnoses, treats, and heals my ortho issues.

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March 14, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and explained things clearly.

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March 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shah was very kind and personable. He explained his thought process to me and why we were moving in the direction we were. I feel like I'm in very good hands seeing Dr. Shah.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

He answers all my questions and explains the treatment and reasons for it. He also listens to my plans and helps me to feel like I am very involved. He is considerate. He is personable too

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March 12, 2025

5.0

I feel very comfortable with him and his care. Takes great care of my needs and takes the time to listen and answer any concerns or questions I might have.

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March 11, 2025

5.0

He's great

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March 11, 2025

5.0

Nice person easy to talk to

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March 11, 2025

5.0

He's excellent.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. SHAH is a phenomenal doctor. Very gifted and knowledgeable, and with excellent bedside manners! Offers great explanations on the procedure and allows time for questions. He has a wonderful personality that puts patients at ease!!

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March 09, 2025

5.0

Very down to earth and provides care / expertise in a digestible manner.

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March 07, 2025

5.0

Nice

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March 07, 2025

5.0

Ensured me and very patient

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March 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shah has complete sense.

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March 06, 2025

5.0

He was so understanding and kind

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March 05, 2025

5.0

Best doctors at NWM for my care treat patients with respect and takes care of patients properly takes time to explain care and recommendations for care I wouldn't want to be any other place

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March 04, 2025

5.0

He has been giving me very effective injections.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Detailed, professional and friendly

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Highly skilled, careful in explaining procedure, pleasant manner, very knowledgeable

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March 02, 2025

5.0

Personable and explained everything with a professional yet comfortable attitude.

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March 01, 2025

5.0

Smart, good bedside manner

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February 28, 2025

5.0

Dr Shah is very knowledgeable and likeable. Both my husband and I have seen him for issues with trigger thumb and have been pleased with Dr Shah's treatment and recommendations on how to proceed.

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February 26, 2025

5.0

Extremely thorough, professional and sincere.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

The doctor was precise about what he wanted to say

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Great physician

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February 25, 2025

5.0

Rapid scheduling, career sensitive treatment, optimal outcome achieved.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

he is so very intelligent but at the same time so very pleasant and can handle complicated problems so effectively.

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shah takes the time to answer questions and explain things patiently. He treats his patients as individuals and he shows genuine concern and care for them.

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February 22, 2025

5.0

Explains everything in detail.

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February 21, 2025

5.0

He takes his time

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February 21, 2025

5.0

Personable and a clear communicator

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February 20, 2025

5.0

Kind quick and helpful

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February 19, 2025

5.0

Great communication and care

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February 19, 2025

5.0

He's great! Wonderful doctor, caring guy, explains things clearly and patiently, manages pain well, has therapy right in his office (thanks Melissa!). Did a very successful surgery on my roommate's hand. Been taking care of my hands for sometime now, and I wouldn't want to see any doctor for my hands other than him.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Direct conversation about what's going and next course of action

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February 18, 2025

5.0

Careful diagnosis. Excellent manner. Everyone in the office was great.

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February 18, 2025

5.0

He is a very qualified and efficient professional and his personal treatment is very good.

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February 16, 2025

5.0

Professional and caring

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February 16, 2025

5.0

A great doctor

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February 15, 2025

5.0

He is an excellent surgeon and he has an extremely encouraging personality.

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February 15, 2025

5.0

he is nice and kindness

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February 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shah always makes me feel calm and comfortable, he explains things very clearly, and is very clearly extremely qualified and knowledgeable about my hand conditions.

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February 13, 2025

5.0

Wow, the very best.

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February 11, 2025

5.0

I'm totally confident that he has my best interest at heart

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February 10, 2025

5.0

I met him for the first time. He was very kind and explained things well. I immediately trusted him

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February 10, 2025

5.0

Very personable

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February 09, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manners, personable, and took the time to explain everything nicely; including Dr. Chin as well.

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February 07, 2025

5.0

I had an excellent client experience during my visit to Dr. Shah's office today. I was warmly greeted by the receptionist team and other members of the medical team. My appointment was also held on time. All members of Dr. Shah's team were knowledgeable, personable, professional and efficient. I received thorough advice regarding my medical issue from Dr. Shah and his team. In advance of my appointment, I sent a message to Dr. Shah via the NM message portal and his team was very responsive to my inquiry.

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February 05, 2025

5.0

He asked many questions and explained possible reasons for my health issue. I felt I had more information after finishing the visit.

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Professional, thorough and pleasant

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February 05, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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February 05, 2025

5.0

MD was very polite and kind. The doctor was attentive to my concerns.

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February 03, 2025

5.0

So pleasant and knowledgeable

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February 01, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner, makes patient comfortable and answers questions

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January 31, 2025

5.0

He's a kind, friendly and excellent doctor. He explained what my problem is and came up with a treatment

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January 31, 2025

5.0

I was well informed about the surgery and really like Dr. Shah's demeanor. More importantly though the outcome of the surgery.

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January 31, 2025

5.0

He's great, kind, patient and explains things well.

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January 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shah is a professional who is informed, fun, and calm.

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January 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shah was great in communicating about my procedure both before and after the surgery. He seemed pleased with the outcome and, so far, so am I.

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January 22, 2025

5.0

Outstanding physician

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