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Sohail Shah, MD, Pediatric (General) Surgery, Houston, TX

SohailR.ShahMDMSHA, FACS, FAAP

Pediatric (General) Surgery Houston, TX

Chief, Division of Pediatric Surgery at The Woman's Hospital of Texas / Medical Director at Pediatrix Surgery of Houston

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  • Office

    7400 Fannin St
    Suite 700
    Houston, TX 77054
    Phone+1 713-796-1600

Summary

  • Sohail Shah, M.D. is a board-certified Pediatric Surgeon with Pediatrix Surgery of Houston. Dr. Shah has special interests in gastrointestinal surgery, neonatal surgery, congenital anomalies, and the correction of chest wall abnormalities (pectus excavatum and pectus carinatum). His practice includes minimally invasive thoracic and abdominal surgery for pediatric patients of all ages (neonates through adolescents).

    Dr. Shah also has a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration and serves as the Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery at The Woman's Hospital of Texas. Additionally, he previously served in numerous other administrative roles, including Chief Surgical Officer at Texas Children's Hospital – West Campus, Surgical Director of Perioperative Services at Texas Children's Hospital, and Surgical Director of Telemedicine and Outreach at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

    Dr. Shah also has a Master of Science in Clinical Research, and his research interests focus on enhancing pediatric surgical outcomes, improving healthcare delivery, and establishing evidence-based practice guidelines. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, written book chapters, and given dozens of presentations to national and international audiences on a full range of pediatric surgery topics.

    Dr. Shah is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP). His other professional memberships include the American Pediatric Surgical Association, Association for Academic Surgery, and International Pediatric Endosurgery Group.

Education & Training

  • The University of Kansas School of Medicine
    The University of Kansas School of MedicineMS, Clinical Research, 2018 - 2020
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Kansas City School of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2011 - 2013
  • UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)
    UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)Residency, Surgery, 2008 - 2011
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Pediatric Surgery Research Fellowship, 2005 - 2008
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Kansas City School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 2003 - 2005
  • Texas A&M; Health Science Center College of Medicine
    Texas A&M; Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 2003
  • Houston Baptist University
    Houston Baptist UniversityMS, Healthcare Administration, 1997 - 1999
  • The University of Texas at Austin
    The University of Texas at AustinBA, Biology, 1992 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2015 - 2024
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2013 - 2017
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2015 - 2017
  • KS State Medical License
    KS State Medical License 2011 - 2016
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2011 - 2016
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics - Section on Surgery

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Foley Catheters Are Not Routinely Necessary in Children Treated with Patient-Controlled Analgesia Following Perforated Appendicitis  
    Somala Mohammed, Sohail R Shah, Journal of Pediatric Surgery

Authored Content

  • Battery Ingestions in Children: Variations in Care and Development of a Clinical AlgorithmFebruary 2018

Committees

  • Member, Committee on Delivery of Surgical Care, American Academy of Pediatrics - Section on Surgery
  • Member, Informatics and Telemedicine Committee - American Pediatric Surgical Association
  • Member, Health Information Technology Technology Committee - American College of Surgeons

Professional Memberships