Dr. Shah is on Doximity
As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Office
1717 6th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233Phone+1 800-822-8816Fax+1 205-996-5857
Summary
- Dr. Shah came to UAB in August 2019 as an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Disease. He is a native of Alabama and completed his medical degree from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL in 2011. Dr. Shah completed an Internal Medicine Residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital in 2014 followed by a Cardiology fellowship in 2017 at Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University in Augusta, GA. During his cardiology fellowship, he served as the Glenn Garrison Chief Cardiology Fellow. Following this, he completed a Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship in 2019 at The University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham, AL.
His clinical interests include all aspect of invasive and non-invasive clinical cardiac electrophysiology including arrhythmias (atrial arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachyarrhythmias, and ventricular arrhythmias), cardiac implantable devices (pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, and left atrial occlusion devices), and device extractions. His research interests include quality improvement and patient outcomes.
Education & Training
- University of Alabama Medical CenterFellowship, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2017 - 2019
- Medical College of GeorgiaFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2014 - 2017
- Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2014
- University of South Alabama College of MedicineClass of 2011
Certifications & Licensure
- AL State Medical License 2017 - 2024
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
- American Board of Internal Medicine Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 6 citationsAnchor balloon, buddy wire, and wire and sheath techniques to deploy percutaneous pulmonary valves in tetralogy of fallot patientsRuchit Shah, Paul Poommipanit, Mark A. Law, Zahid Amin
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions. 2018-11-01 - 73 citationsThe prognostic importance of left ventricular function in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: the HORIZONS-AMI trialAlexandra J. Lansky, Stephanie M. Meller, Bernhard Witzenbichler, Giulio Guagliumi, Jan Z. Peruga
European Heart Journal. Acute Cardiovascular Care. 2014-03-01 - 11 citationsSafety and Efficacy of Uninterrupted Apixaban Therapy Versus Warfarin During Atrial Fibrillation AblationRuchit Shah, Ajay Pillai, Pascha Schafer, David Meggo, Tom McElderry
The American Journal of Cardiology. 2017-08-01
Press Mentions
- What Are the Various Causes That Lead to Heart Disease?January 14th, 2023
- Is Covid-19 Leading to Heart Issues Amongst People? What Health Experts SayAugust 29th, 2022
- 10 Tips to Take Care of the Heart Post COVIDDecember 2nd, 2021
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Heart Rhythm SocietyFellow
- Member
Other Languages
- Gujarati
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence: