Dr. Akhil B. Shah
Dr. Akhil B. Shah strives to assist patients through their fertility journey by providing education, guidance, and personalized options. His warm, genuine, and approachable nature make communication and open discourse easy.
Biography
Dr. Akhil B. Shah has always had a passion for fatherhood, delighting in corny dad jokes long before his son was born. He is excited to help others embark on their journeys to parenthood, utilizing his natural ability to connect with patients and motivate those around him towards a common goal.
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Education
Originally from Illinois, Dr. Shah earned his undergraduate degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology before attending the University of Illinois for medical school. He completed his Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, where he was recognized as a warm and empathetic teacher. His dedication to education earned him the prestigious Golden Apple teaching award from medical students in the OB/GYN department. Dr. Shah also received the Best Resident Research Award for his work on the cost-benefit analysis of minimally invasive approaches to hysterectomy. He furthered his expertise with a Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. He is board certified in both OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.