Experience
Year began practicing:
2022
Year joined staff:
2022
Year began practicing in specialty:
2022
Education
2014-2018,
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, MD
Residency
2019-2022,
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital/Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Internships
2018-2019,
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Internal Medicine
Publications
- Trovato E, Shah M, Slitsky M, Roberson B, Lebron-Solis B. Pediatric muscle sprains/strains. PM&R KnowledgeNow. Published January 31, 2024.
- Park MO, Choudry H, Shah MP. Geriatrics. In: Cifu DX, ed. Braddom's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 7th ed. Elsevier; 2026:635-643.
Presentations
• "Prosthetics Bootcamp." Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting. Feb 2026.
• "Physiatry and Internal Medicine: Dyad Care Model for Inpatient Care Settings. Implementation and Impact." Josette Hartnett MPH, Mooyeon Oh-Park MD, Malav P. Shah MD, Danielle Toohey OT. AAPMR Annual Assembly. Salt Lake City, Utah. Poster Presentation. Oct 2025.
• NYSPMR Journal Club Moderator for Prosthetics, AI Innovation, and Advance in Limb Loss Medicine May 2025
• "Age Friendly Care in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting: Why Now and How to Demonstrate its Value." CARF International Standards and a Strength Webinar Series.
• "Pioneering Age Friendly Care in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Setting: Why Now, How to Implement, and How to Demonstrate Value." AAPMR 2024 Concurrent Sessions Nov 2024
• "Age Friendly Care in Inpatient Rehabilitation." AMPRA 2024, Aventura, Florida Oct. 2024
• "Posterior Interosseous Neuropathy due to Intramuscular Lipoma: A Case Report". AAPMR Annual Assembly, Nashville, TN. Nov 2021
• "SARS-COV-2 Testing Guidelines for Patients Admitted to Magee Rehabilitation Hospital for Inpatient Rehabilitation". House Staff Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. May 2020
Professional Memberships
• Association of Academic Physiatrists
• American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
• American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association
Approach to Care
My interest in rehabilitation medicine began with my own story. I was born with a musculoskeletal condition that made it uncertain whether I would ever walk independently. Medical intervention changed that, and today I hike and travel around the world.
My approach to care starts with a simple principle: your goals are yours, not mine. My job is to partner with you, listen closely to what you are dealing with, and build a plan we both believe in.
I treat a broad range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, and I bring an educator's mindset to every visit. That means taking the time to make sure you understand your diagnosis and your options.
What can patients expect during an appointment?
During an appointment with Dr. Shah, a patient can expect to have the opportunity to share their concerns regarding the issues affecting their quality-of-life including pain, discomfort, and mobility impairments. Dr. Shah will perform a comprehensive evaluation and provide a treatment plan consisting of education regarding the diagnosis and a range of interventions from imaging to therapies to medication.
