Dr. Amish Shah, MD
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Medical school listed
Medical school listed as University of Alabama School of Medicine · See training
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Specialty
Pediatrician
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood.
Treatments & procedures
- Pediatric brain and spine tumors
- Neurofibromatosis type 1
- Neurofibromatosis type 2
- Neurofibromatosis-related malignancies
- Retinoblastoma
- Ocular/eye tumors
- Histiocytic tumors primarily in the CNS (Juvenile Xanthogranuloma, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis, etc.)
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- University of Alabama School of MedicineMedical school · Medical Scientist Training Program · MD/PhD
- The Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaResidency · Pediatrics (Integrated Research Pathway)
- The Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship · Pediatric Neuro-Oncology
- The Children’s Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship · Pediatric Oncology/Hematology
Awards and honors
- T32Awarded 2012
Grant: 5T32CA009615-23, PI: John Maris
- Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service AwardNIH · Awarded 2004
Post-doctoral appointment 2004-2007
- Oral Presentation Research AwardInternational Herpesvirus Workshop · Awarded 2006
Seattle, WA
- AAAS Science AwardAwarded 2005
- Outstanding Cancer ResearchAwarded 2004
Medical Student Research
- Graduated Summa Cum LaudeUniversity of Georgia, Athens, GA · Awarded 1999
About
Dr. Amish Shah is a pediatrician and neuro-oncologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His training includes an MD/PhD from the University of Alabama School of Medicine, a pediatrics residency at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and fellowships in pediatric neuro-oncology and pediatric oncology/hematology. He directs the Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Program and cares for children with brain and spine tumors, neurofibromatosis, retinoblastoma, ocular tumors, and certain CNS histiocytic tumors.
- NPI
- 1952567596
- Primary taxonomy
- 208000000X
Frequently asked questions
What does Dr. Amish Shah specialize in?
He is a pediatrician and neuro-oncologist.
What conditions does Dr. Shah care for?
His listed focus includes pediatric brain and spine tumors, neurofibromatosis type 1 and type 2, neurofibromatosis-related malignancies, retinoblastoma, ocular tumors, and certain CNS histiocytic tumors.
Where does Dr. Shah practice?
He practices at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What training and roles are listed for Dr. Shah?
He earned an MD/PhD at the University of Alabama School of Medicine, completed pediatrics residency and fellowships at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and serves as Director of the Neuro-Oncology Fellowship Program.