Atulkumar T. Shah, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine - Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Bio
Dr. Shah is a board-certified, fellowship-trained gastroenterologist with Stanford Health Care’s Digestive Health program. He is a clinical associate professor of medicine in the division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Shah treats all gastrointestinal and liver conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), colon polyps, hepatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. He has a special interest in the increasingly prevalent fatty liver disease, which allows him to work closely with patients to educate them about symptom management and making lifestyle changes that will improve their health and wellbeing.
Dr. Shah treats all gastrointestinal and liver conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), colon polyps, hepatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. He has a special interest in the increasingly prevalent fatty liver disease, which allows him to work closely with patients to educate them about symptom management and making lifestyle changes that will improve their health and wellbeing.
After more than two decades of practice, Dr. Shah added training in liver transplant to expand his knowledge of liver disease and offer his patients a “one-stop” resource for truly comprehensive care.
Dr. Shah is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and American Association for the Study of Liver Disease.
Among Dr. Shah’s current research interests is the development of an algorithm assessing the impact of gastrointestinal disease management on readmission rates.
Dr. Shah brings a personalized approach to working with patients and to teaching the next generation of physician scientists the classic skills of careful listening and patient examination. Throughout his career, he has emphasized the fundamental importance of balancing scientific expertise with empathy and compassion.
As a volunteer with the non-profit organization Health Volunteers Overseas, Dr. Shah travels around the world to train physicians about liver disease management and treatment. He is director of the HVO site in Bangalore, India.
Clinical Focus
- Gastroenterology
- Fatty Liver
- screening for colorectal cancer
- gerd
Professional Education
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Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Transplant Hepatology (2018)
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Board Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroeneterology (2012)
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Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology (1991)
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Fellowship: Catholic Medical Centers (1991) NY
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Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (1988)
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Residency: Catholic Medical Centers (1988) NY
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Medical Education: Baroda Medical College (1980) India
Community and International Work
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Project Director, Bangalore, India
Topic
G.I. and Hepatology
Partnering Organization(s)
H.V.O.-Healthcare Volunteer Overseas
Populations Served
30 to 50 clinicians
Location
International
Ongoing Project
Yes
Opportunities for Student Involvement
Yes