Dr. Vishal Shah
Orthopedic Surgery
Sugar Land, TX
19 years experience male
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Sugar Land, TX
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Dr. Shah has worked with athletes at the recreational, high school, collegiate and professional levels throughout his career and is expertly trained in the art of sports medicine by some of the most renowned and well-respected orthopedic surgeons in the country. Using advanced techniques perfected in the sports medicine arena, Dr. Shah is accustomed to treating fractures, arthritic conditions, and common musculoskeletal conditions and injuries that afflict individuals of all ages and in all walks of life. Understanding that many such conditions can be treated with non-operative means involving physical therapy, bracing, medications, or activity modification, Dr. Shah can guide patients through non-operative and operative solutions and offer surgical treatment when appropriate.
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellowship
American Sports Medicine Institute - Birmingham, Alabama
Orthopedic Surgery Residency
University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston, Texas
Medical Degree
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School - Dallas, Texas
Bachelor of Business Administration with High Honors
Business Honors and Finance, University of Texas - Austin, Texas
Academic Recognition
Member-American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Member-Arthroscopy Association of North America
Dr. Shah provides comprehensive orthopedic care, including:
Arthroscopic Knee, Shoulder, Elbow, Hip and Ankle Surgery
Arthroscopic Treatment of Labral Tears of the Hip and Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
Rotator Cuff Repair of the Shoulder
Labrum Repair of the Shoulder (SLAP, Bankart, Reverse Bankart)
Treatment of Shoulder Instability and Dislocations of the Shoulder
Ligament Reconstruction of the Knee (ACL, PCL, LCL, MCL)
Pediatric ACL Reconstruction
Revision ACL Reconstruction
Meniscus Repair of the Knee
Cartilage Restoration Techniques (Cartilage Transplant, OATS, Microfracture)
Ankle Instability and Treatment of Acute and Chronic Ankle Sprains
Elbow and Shoulder Conditions in the Throwing Athlete
UCL Reconstruction of the Elbow (Tommy John procedure)
Comprehensive Fracture Management of the Extremities
Partial and Total Knee and Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Total and Partial Hip Replacements
Endoscopic and Open Carpal Tunnel Release
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Orthopedic Surgery
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English
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A 39-year-old member asked:

Dr. Vishal Shah answered
19 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Talk to your surgeon: After an appropriate amount of time, your knee should feel stable to you and to your surgeon. Physical examination and discussion with your surgeon sh ... Read More
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Typically Not: Usually no. Arthroscopic surgery should be performed by orthopedic surgeons who have been appropriately trained. Further arthroscopic specialization i ... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:

Dr. Vishal Shah answered
19 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Possibly: While a knee brace will do nothing for the long term recovery or "healing" of a plica resection nor will it prevent recurrence, it is possible that in ... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Shah is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Shah is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! noise sound is hapening at evry joint like jaws, wrist, shoulder, back bone, hips, knees, ankel, fingr joints + body pains. pls sugest
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I have a torn rotator cuff arthropathy, my dr. Won't give me pain med
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I appreciate the information. It helps me make a decision. Thank you so much!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, TX
Graduated 2002MD
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