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Jignesh P. Shah, M.D.
Gastroenterologist
About Jignesh P. Shah, M.D.
“I have always wanted to be of assistance, to help others. Healthcare offered me a great opportunity to do this and have a direct and significant impact on the quality of life for individuals and families. And I found that a career as a gastrointestinal specialist was a natural choice.
“It is fulfilling to be able to improve people’s lives by managing and resolving a diverse set of problems by using the most appropriate and effective of a wide range of potential treatments. And for me, the keys to doing this to the highest standard are compassion, kindness and total commitment to excellence.”
Education
- Board-Certified: Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
- Fellowship: Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
- Residency: Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
- Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
Awards and Accreditation
- American Gastroenterological Association
- American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
- American College of Physicians
- American Society for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American Medical Association
- Texas Society for Gastroenterology & Endoscopy
- Harris County Medical Society
Honors & Awards:
- Chief Resident, Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, University of Louisville
- Pediatric Chairman’s Achievement Award, University of Louisville, 2007
- Outstanding Resident of the Year, Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, University of Louisville, 2007
- Outstanding Teacher of the Year, Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, University of Louisville, 2006
- Team Player of the Year, Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, University of Louisville, 2004
- Outstanding Intern of the Year, Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, University of Louisville, 2003