Chirag Shah, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.5571
- Desk:
- 216.444.1923
- Fax:
- 216.445.1068
Treatment & Services
- Body Radiosurgery
- Cancer Center
- External Beam Radiotherapy
- Fractionated Radiotherapy
- General Radiation Oncology
- Hyperfractionated Radiation Therapy
- Hyperthermia Cancer Therapy
- Image Guided Radiation Therapy
- Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
- Intraoperative Radiation Therapy
- IORT
- Partial Breast Irradiation
- Radiation Oncology
- Radiation Sensitizers
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiotherapy
- Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
- Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Anal Cancer
- Angiosarcomas
- Breast Cancer
- Cancer
- Chest Wall Sarcomas
- Colorectal Cancer
- Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma (EHE)
- Heterotopic Ossification
- Myeloma
- Primary Soft Tissue Sarcomas of the Chest Wall
- Rare Cancer and Blood Disease Program
- Rectal Cancer
- Sarcoma
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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View All PlansAbout Chirag Shah, MD
Chirag Shah, MD, is Associate Staff in the Department of Radiation Oncology and Director of Clinical Research in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Shah received his Bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University and his Medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University. He completed his internship, and residency at William Beaumont Hospital from 2007 to 2012 and joined the Cleveland Clinic Staff in 2015.
Dr. Shah serves as a reviewer for various medical journals and is a member of various medical societies.
His primary research interests are breast cancer, sarcoma, prostate cancer, lymphoma, and innovative radiation treatment schedules as well as lymphedema. He has participated in numerous in-house, pharmaceutical and cooperative group trials.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2015
Education & Fellowships
Residency - William Beaumont Hospital
Radiation Oncology
Royal Oak,
MI USA
2012
Internship - William Beaumont Hospital
Transitional Internship
Royal Oak,
MI USA
2008
Medical Education - Northeast Ohio Medical University
MD
Rootstown,
OH USA
2007
Undergraduate - Youngstown State University
Youngstown,
OH USA
2003
Medical Education - Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Rootstown,
OH USA
Professional Highlights
- Director of Clinical Research
- Co-Editor of Radiation Oncology Section of American Society of Breast Surgeons BESAP program
- Member of American Brachytherapy Society Partial Breast Irradiation Guideline Committee
Certifications
- Radiology - Radiation Oncology
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.
As of 5/1/2021, Dr. Shah has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Shah receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant, speaker or member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- PreludeDx
- ImpediMed Limited
- Ultimate Opinions In Medicine, LLC
Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.
* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.
121 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.
| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
27 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jun 9, 2021
Dr. Shah and his medical team has been extremely efficient, hospitable as well as very professional while providing me with the best medical care feasibly possible.
Reviewed on May 13, 2021
on providing the best health care; showing true interest in not only physical but mental well being. I was truly Blessed to have had Dr Shah in my corner. Thanks so much.
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2021
Dr Shah & his fellows are very informative
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2021
Dr Shah is a caring, compassionate physician. I am grateful to him!!
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2021
I am so lucky to be a patient of Dr. Shah ...
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2021
Dr Shah is professional yet caring and friendly. also very knowledgeable.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2021
Dr Shah was wonderful. he explained things very throughly he was understanding that I wanted treatment in my home town and I move how he comes his colleagues as partners and they work as a team not as a competition. he listens and understand what is best for the patient. very personable and easy to talk to.
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2021
this experience was one of the best I have ever had! the way they organized my appointment the way all the physicians involved worked as a team as a whole to provide me the best care possible for the scariest appointment so have ever had was truly amazing. despite being diagnosed with cancer I was able to leave with a smile.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2021
Dr. Shah even followed up via phone following the full report.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2021
I had an in-person appointment with the rest of my care team, and it was comforting to have the virtual visit with Dr. Shah to complete the picture.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2021
In my opinion, a virtual visit doesn't compare to an in-person visit; however, with that being said, with the technology today it was as though Dr. Shaw and I were in the same room together.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2021
Love Dr. Shah.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2021
office and physician responsive and helpful.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2021
Dr Shah is very professional and helpful.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2021
My Care provider (Dr. Shah) has my utmost respect. He is a very professional individual and also very kind. He does listen and describes what's going on without you having to be there in the office forever. He is to the point, and I appreciate that.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2021
Dr. Shah is an excellent doctor. He makes me feel safe and informed and I can always tell that he has my best interests at heart. He is patient, kind, and understanding and listens to me when I talk to him.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2021
Dr. Shah is an excellent physician and I am overly blessed to be under his care. He listens to all of my concerns and treats me with dignity and respect. He is patient, kind, and knowledgeable.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2020
Dr Shah is fabulous, would recommend him highly to anyone requiring radiation treatment. Very knowledgeable. Very professional. Very caring.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2020
Dr. Shah listened to my pain areas and fully explained to me what the radiation treatments could do for me. This was my initial visit with Dr. Khoury and both Dr. Khoury and Dr. Shah made sure to get my treatments started the following week. Could not be more happier with my Care team.
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2020
Dr is very caring and understanding. Totally listened to my concerns.
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2020
loved the cohesiveness of the team of doctors that will be caring for me!!
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2020
Directions were easy to follow and navigate on the campus. Doctors where both prompt and diligently answered all our questions.
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2020
dr Shah was well prepared with my case before entering my room. very impressed with him and his knowledge!
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2020
I was very impressed with your clinic during this initial contact. The Doctor got right with me and took the time to answer all of my questions.
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2020
Dr. Shah is just awesome! He is such a professional, incredibly knowledgeable, yet caring and kind. He definitely takes the time to get to know me, and even followed up on a personal issue I was having during our previous visit, which I really appreciate!
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2020
Liked all the doctors I saw
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2020
Dr. Shah is very professional and caring. He is very informative and helps me understand what is going to happen to me. He wants me to know that I will receive the best most up to date treatment. I am grateful to be able to come to Cleveland. Clinic.