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Yash Shah, MD, Child Neurology, Baton Rouge, LA, Our Lady of the Lake Children Pediatric Subspecialty Clinics

Yash Shah MD MPH

Neurophysiology, Epilepsy, Sleep Medicine


Pediatric Neurology Division Chief

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  • 8200 Constantin Blvdsuit 210Baton Rouge, LA 70809

  • Phone+1 225-765-5500

  • Fax+1 225-374-1614

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Summary

  • Dr. Yash D. Shah, MD, MPH
    🌐 Pediatric Neurologist & Epileptologist
    🏥 Division Chief, Neurology at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital
    🎓 Gratis Professor at Louisiana State University & Tulane University
    🔬 Former Research Scholar at New York University
    🏨 Fellowship Trained at Duke University Hospital

    Dedicated to transforming the landscape of pediatric neurology:
    - Research & Innovation: Published in high-impact journals, focusing on childhood epilepsy and neurological disorders.
    - Education & Academia: Committed to mentoring the next generation of pediatricians neurologists.
    - Advocacy: Vice president and Board Member of the Epilepsy Alliance of Louisiana, striving for enhanced care and resources for those affected by epilepsy.

    Professional Affiliations:
    - American Epilepsy Society (AES)
    - Child Neurology Society (CNS)
    - American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
    - American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS)

    A frequent speaker and presenter at:
    - American Epilepsy Society Annual Meetings
    - American Academy of Neurology Conferences
    - Louisiana Epilepsy Care and Research Consortium
    - Clinical Neurophysiology Society Events

    My work has been highlighted through posters, platform presentations, and invited lectures.
    My mission: to improve outcomes and quality of life for children with neurological conditions through research, education, and advocacy

Clinical Expertise

  • Electroencephalography, Pediatric epilepsy, Video electroencephalography, Pediatric clinical neurophysiology, Epilepsy, Refractory epilepsy, Clinical neurophysiology

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 2021 - 2022
  • Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
    Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellChief Residency, Neurology, 2020 - 2021
  • New York University
    New York UniversityMPH, Epidemiology and Biostatistics , 2013 - 2015
  • Rural Medical College Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences
    Rural Medical College Pravara Institute of Medical SciencesClass of 2013

Work Experience

  • Our Lady of the Lake Children Pediatric Subspecialty Clinics
    Our Lady of the Lake Children Pediatric Subspecialty ClinicsChief Of Neurology,   ·   January 2024 - Current
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineNeurology Instructor   ·   July 2023 - Current
  • LSU School of Medicine
    LSU School of MedicineProfessor Of Medicine (Gratis)   ·   January 2023 - Current
  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
  • Our Lady of the Lake Children Pediatric Subspecialty Clinics
    Our Lady of the Lake Children Pediatric Subspecialty ClinicsConsultant   ·   July 2022 - Current
  • Woman's Hospital

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2021 - 2023
  • Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • AAN 2021 Futures in Neurologic Scholar American Academy of Neurology, 2021

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • EpilepsyJune 2020

Press Mentions

  • Louisiana Girl’s Life Transformed with Innovative Epilepsy Treatments
    Louisiana Girl’s Life Transformed with Innovative Epilepsy TreatmentsApril 6th, 2025

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi

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