Dr. Jay Shah M.D.
Orthopedist
811 W Interstate 20 Suite 132 Arlington TX, 76017About
Jay Pravin Shah, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician at USMD Arlington Orthopedic and Sports Medicine in Arlington, Texas. He has 7 years of experience in his field and chose sports medicine and orthopedic surgery because he has a huge love of sports and he wanted to help athletes get back to doing what they love. Dr. Shah obtained his medical degree in 2009 at Rush University Medical College and served his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He then moved to Houston to complete his fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine, under the supervision of Dr. Walt Lowe, at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Shah remains an active member of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Education and Training
Rush Medical College
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
Fellowships
- Sports Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Articles and Publications
- Published
What do you attribute your success to?
Large support structure of family and friends, dedication and hard work.
Hobbies / Sports
- Sports,Cars, Wood Working
Favorite professional publications
- The American Journal of Sports Medicine, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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