Chirag M. Shah, MD

Chirag M. Shah, MD

4.8 
356 ratings  Read Reviews
Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Hand Surgery

Secondary Specialty

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
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Practice Focus Areas

  • Arthroscopic Surgery - Elbow
  • Arthroscopic Surgery - Shoulder
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Distal Biceps Repair
  • Elbow Surgery
  • Hand and Wrist Microsurgery
  • Reconstructive Upper Extremity Surgery
  • Replantation surgery

Education

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

Media

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October 09, 2015

Board Certifications

  • American Board of 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
Physician Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall rating

4.8
4.8 
356 Ratings
  • Friendly & Courteous
    4.9
  • Will Recommend to Others
    4.8
  • Clear Explanations
    4.9
  • Shows Concern
    4.8
  • Includes You In Decisions
    4.8
  • Explains Medications
    4.8
  • Follow-Up Instructions
    4.8
  • Easy to Understand
    4.9
  • Time Spent With Patient
    4.8
  • Confidence in Doctor
    4.9

Reviews from Patients

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54 Reviews
October 16, 2019

Very good experience, thorough and took time to understand concerns and explain plan

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October 11, 2019

Dr. Shah was great!

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September 21, 2019

DR. Shah MD was very friendly concerned and professional. I just love this awesome guy lol!!

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September 05, 2019

Dr. Chirag Shah was great!

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August 24, 2019

Good job

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August 13, 2019

Dr. Shah is excellent!

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August 09, 2019

I would recommend my Doctor he is very professional he explains visually that help a lot. Dr. Shah

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August 06, 2019

gave very good, detailed information about healing, what to expect, anticipate what might be the next stage, and talked of a specific timeline so I know how well the problem is healing,

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July 29, 2019

Dr. Shah was timely, informative, and down to business (in a good way). He explained things in a manner I could understand them and was extremely efficient. One of the best doctors I have seen.

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July 19, 2019

he listened to my concerns and was attentive.

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July 10, 2019

great

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July 06, 2019

I should have come a year ago. Thus was a "second opinion " and finally one I could trust. some of the same information, but more concern for my whole arm, not just the fracture site

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June 29, 2019

DR Shah and this clinic are the gold standard for patient care

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June 13, 2019

Can not describe, how fabulous everything has been, given my circumstances

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May 13, 2019

Dr Shah has great bedside manner - puts patient at ease.

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April 27, 2019

Diagnosed problem right away.

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April 13, 2019

Dt Shah was excellent. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to others

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April 06, 2019

Dr. Shah performed surgery on me and I came back for a second surgery and then for current problem-I have extreme confidence in his abilities and manner

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April 05, 2019

The provider understood the history of my complaint and able to give me answers specific to my situation.

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March 29, 2019

Great Doctor. first time I ever saw him.

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March 14, 2019

loved the doc, expertise, and confidence in getting issues resolved with my hand

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March 12, 2019

the service is very good

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March 03, 2019

loved Dr Shah! I would highly recommend him!

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February 28, 2019

nice experience

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February 23, 2019

outstanding!

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February 21, 2019

Although its the treatment that causes me anxiety, Dr. Shah's personality along with a bright and fun smile chases all of it away.

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February 16, 2019

The doctor was great

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February 13, 2019

Dr. Shah was excellent and explained things very clearly. I would definitely recommend him in the future.

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February 10, 2019

Dr. Shah was outstanding! Great guy all around.

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January 31, 2019

Dr. shah was very friendly along with his assistant, he showed concern listened to me then he spoke gave his opinion and what he would like to try. Very understanding and professional.

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January 26, 2019

excellent services

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January 14, 2019

I feel very confortable referring others to Dr. Shah.

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January 11, 2019

Dr. Shah is great!

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December 24, 2018

Dr. Shah is wonderful -- patient, clear in his explanations, friendly. I have recommended him to others.

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December 02, 2018

My entire experience with Dr Shah, as well as the other clinic staff, was outstanding

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November 16, 2018

I really liked Dr. Shah. I appreciated that he listened to my opinion and he answered all of my questions.

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October 09, 2018

excellent experience

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September 30, 2018

impressed by focus and concern

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September 14, 2018

Swati and Dr. Shah are the best

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September 13, 2018

*Dr. Shah is excellent. I cannot express how much I appreciate his kindness and thoroughness when treating each and every one of my children. He is excellent.

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September 06, 2018

Dr. Chiraq Shah is fantastic. He thorough explains everything in a very understandable way. He is so pleasant and engaged it's a pleasure to meet with him.

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September 05, 2018

I love Dr. Shah

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August 17, 2018

Dr. Shah is a very good doctor. He allows the patient to express their concerns because he listens. He performed my recent surgery and I feel confident that he was the right choice for my situation.

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August 05, 2018

very informative and explained everything

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August 05, 2018

Dr. Shah was fantastic

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August 03, 2018

very informed, patient, and helpful!

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July 30, 2018

my confidence in the doctor is A+

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July 27, 2018

Dr Shah is always cheerful and encouraging. he works efficiently, but I never feel rushed, and all of my questions are answered. I also find him very available through his team on MyChart.

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June 05, 2018

this was my second time seeing this doctor. he was great from the time he walked in the room till he finish our visit. I give him a 10

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May 01, 2018

Dr very polite and responsive to questions

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April 17, 2018

I have a pretty common problem and was aware of my treatment options before I arrived. The treatment offered was what I expected, so there was no need to spend a lot of time with me. The process was quick and was completed efficiently.

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March 23, 2018

*Dr. Shah has exemplary 'bedside manners.' He explains each step in a way that is easy to understand, has a good sense of humor, helped me feel that the break would not affect me after healed - other then arthritis that could come up. *DR. SHAH IS WONDERFUL!

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March 04, 2018

Dr. Shaw was great! Very focused on my condition and completely took care of everything I needed.

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February 17, 2018

great doctor,very friendly and informative!

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