Dr. Mona Shah
Internal Medicine
San Pedro, CA
16 years experience female
Locations
Prime Medical
San Pedro, CA
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Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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About
Bio
Awarded best physician in santa Clara county in 2008. I love to know about my patients and provide them with the best options for their health based on my training and experience.
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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.
Internal Medicine
Languages spoken
Gujarati, Hindi
Doctor Q&A
11 Answers
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mona Shahanswered
Internal Medicine 16 years experience
Stress test: Moderate exercise never hurts. Make sure cardiologist looks at your stress test results
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A 34-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 16 years experience
Hemorrhoid: Piles are also called Hemorrhoids . Usually happens due to chronic constipation . It can cause bleeding after BM , itching in rectal area Treatment is... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 16 years experience
Consult with Ob-Gyn: If your Urine Pregnancy test is positive, you should consult Ob-Gyn. Pregnancy at young age should be monitored closely by an expert. You can go to ne... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 16 years experience
Diaphram twitches: Possible diaphragm twitches due to spasm after skiping beats. Skip beat is not normal. Need to get cardiologist evaluation done for skipping beats.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mona Shahanswered
Internal Medicine 16 years experience
Needs more check up: your mom should be checked for cause of anemia . She can be having bleeding from GI TRACT . It may not be visible but she should have colonoscopy &... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Mona Shahanswered
Internal Medicine 16 years experience
Stool softner: Use stool softener to avoid constipation, add more fiber in diet, drink more water to keep stool soft. You can also try OTC preparation H.
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Internal Medicine 16 years experience
It is possible: If you have leg swelling it is possible to gain weight too & in that case you need to see your doctor .
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Internal Medicine 16 years experience
Gastritis : Possible cause is gastritis or small ulcer in your stomach . Take Prilosec Otc once a day for 2 weeks . If that does not resolve see your doctor . Av... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mona Shahanswered
Internal Medicine 16 years experience
Possible abscess: Could be abscess. Have Primary care or dermatologist check the lump. Abscess is normally caused by bacterial infection.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Mona Shahanswered
Internal Medicine 16 years experience
Surgery is an option: It is possible to explore option of surgical sling for urinary incontinence issue. Check with your Urologist or Ob-Gyn.
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A female asked:
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Internal Medicine 16 years experience
PID : If you have more then normal vaginal discharge it may be pelvic infection . If your period was on Feb 12 2015 then you may be ovulating , it may be re... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Shah is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Shah is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :)
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This made me feel good. Thanks!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Gujarat University, N. H. L. Municipal Medical College, India
Graduated 1990MD
Residency
Saginaw General Hospital, Saginaw, MI
Awards
Best Physican Award, Santa Clara County
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