Professional:
- 09/2020 to Present
Renal Specialists of Houston, P.A.
11665 Fuqua St. Ste. C301
Houston, TX 77030 - 08/2010-05/2011
PSU Know How, Private Instructor
State College, PA
Education:
- 08/2011-06/2015
University of Texas Medical Branch
Doctor of Medicine
Galveston, TX - 06/2008-05/2011
Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science in Life Science
University Park, Pennsylvania
Graduated with High Distinction, GPA 3.93/4
Residency and Fellowship:
- 07/2018-06/2020 Baylor College of Medicine
Nephrology Fellowship
Houston, TX
Expected Graduation June 2020 - 07/2015-06/2018
Houston Methodist Hospital
Internal Medicine Residency
Houston, TX
Board Certification:
- 02/2018 to Present
American Board of Internal Medicine - 03/2020-present
DEA Registration
Certifications/Licensures:
- 01/24/2020-present
Texas Medical License
Professional Memberships:
- 2018-Present
American Society of Nephrology - 2014-Present
Gold Humanism Honor Society - 2011-2018
American College of Physicians - 2011-2015
American Medical Association - 2011-2015
American Medical Student Association - 2011-2015
American Medical Women’s Association - 2011-2015
Texas Medical Association
Publications/Presentations:
- Shah A, Shah M. Abiraterone acetate-Enough of the S.A.M.E. old steroids. Poster presentation at: American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2019; Washington, DC; November 7, 2019.
- Shah A, Shah M, Ramanathan V. Simultaneous acute rejection and recurrent focal segmental glomerulosclerosis: A match made in renal transplantation. Poster presentation at: American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2019; Washington, DC; November 9, 2019.
- Shah A, Navaneethan S. Novel therapeutic options for management of electrolyte disorders. Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens 2019; 28(5): 407-08.
- Shah A, Olivero JJ. Lipids and renal disease. Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2019; 15(1): 88-89.
- Shah A. What happens on dialysis is likely from dialysis: Tunneled dialysis catheter infections. Renal Fellow Network. October 21, 2018.
- Shah A, Gonzalez J. Risk factors associated with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) recurrence in renal transplant patients. Poster presentation at: Texas Chapter Annual Meeting; San Antonio, TX; November 11, 2017.
- Shah A, Olivero JJ. Gadolinium-induced nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2017; 13(3): 172-73
- Jain A, Shah A, Jackson R. It indeed hit a new low! Poster presentation at: Texas Chapter ACP Associates’ Day; Houston, TX; April 29, 2017.
- Memon H, Shah A, Awar M. ST elevation MI or thymoma? Poster presentation at: American College of Physicians’ Internal Medicine Conference; Washington, DC; May 7, 2016.
- Shah A, Valentine V. The nature of testosterone and vitamin d in lung transplantation. Oral presentation at: 55th Annual National Student Research Forum; Galveston, TX; April 25, 2014.
- Shah A, Valentine V. The nature of testosterone and vitamin d in lung transplantation. Poster presentation at: 99th Annual American Medical Women’s Association’s Conference; Washington, DC; March 15, 2014.
- Shah A, Valentine V. The nature of testosterone and vitamin d in lung transplantation. Poster presentation at: UTMB’s Medical Student Summer Research Program; Galveston, TX; June 2012.
Research Experience:
- 2019-present
Principal Investigator
Mentor: Nathan Nowalk, MD
Baylor College of Medicine
Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
Project: “Improving Serum Albumin in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients”
This study aims to improve hypoalbuminemia in peritoneal dialysis patients the
Harris Health Riverside Clinic in Houston, TX - 2019-present
Baylor Quality Improvement Jump Start Course
An interactive three-month long course providing training on quality improvement strategies, geared towards creating an individualized project and
implementing it. - 2016-2018
Principal Investigator
Mentor: Juan Gonzalez, MD
Houston Methodist Hospital
Professor, Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine
Project: “Risk factors associated with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
recurrence in renal transplant patients”
I conducted a retrospective chart review on renal transplant recipients with recurrent FSGS to determine characteristics associated with recurrence. By recognizing those at increased risk for allograft failure, proper screening measures and treatment methods can be initiated to prevent allograft loss. - 2012-2015
Principal Investigator
Mentor: Vincent Valentine, MD
University of Texas Medical Branch
Professor, Division of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
Project: “The Nature of Testosterone and Vitamin D in Lung Transplantation“
I conducted a cross-sectional analysis on 24 lung transplant recipients to determine the effect of advanced lung disease and lung transplantation on testosterone and vitamin D levels in order to guide future management and treatment. I also gained clinical experience by working with these patients before and after lung transplantation.
