Hiral G. Shah, MD
Overview
Dr. Hiral Shah is an assistant professor of neurology at CUMC in the Division of Multispecialty Neurology. Dr. Shah completed her undergraduate at MIT and her medical doctorate at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Shah completed her neurology residency at Columbia, serving as chief resident in her final year. Dr. Shah subsequently spent nearly a year at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, working in the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse on public health aspects of neurological illnesses. She is currently a Global Mental Health Scholar, and also serves as coordinator for WHO’s project on dementia prioritization and G7 Dementia Research Agenda portfolio analysis. In addition, Dr. Shah is a Global Health and Aging Policy Fellow, with plans to examine best practices surrounding human rights protection for those with cognitive impairment and dementia. Dr. Shah is most interested in learning how to overcome barriers of stigma and discrimination to improve care access for vulnerable individuals who suffer from mental health conditions and neurodegenerative disorders. This includes the assessment of cognition and mental health among those with neuropsychiatric conditions.
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Abnormal Gait
- Balance Disorder
- Dementia
- General Neurology
- Movement Disorders
- Parkinson's Disease
- Tourette's Syndrome
- Tremor
Academic Appointments
- Assistant Professor of Neurology at CUMC
Gender
- Female
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Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
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Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
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Fidelis Care
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Medicare
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Oxford Health Plans
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WellCare
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Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- MD, Indiana University School of Medicine
- Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
- Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
Board Certifications
- Neurology