Kumar Shah | MD

Languages

English

Higher Education 

Bachelor’s degree: Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
Medical School:  Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Internship: Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Residency: Diagnostic Radiology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ
Fellowship: Vascular and Interventional Radiology, New York; Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York

Board Certifications

Board certifications status: Currently board certified
ABR Board certifications: Diagnostic Radiology, Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Clinical Areas of Interest

Broad expertise in minimally invasive endovascular and image-guided interventions with passion for Interventional Oncology, including trans-arterial radioembolization with Yttrium-90 (TARE), trans-arterial chemoembolization (TACE), percutaneous image-guided tumor ablation, image-guided biopsies and palliative interventions. Strong clinical experience in managing and treating venous thromboembolic disease, including deep venous thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolus (PE) and IVC filter placement/complex retrieval. Additional interests include portal hypertension interventions, peripheral vascular disease management, urologic interventions including prostate artery embolization for BPH, dialysis access creation and maintenance, and uterine fibroid embolization.

Leadership & Professional Organizations

Current organizations: American College of Radiology (ACR), Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR), American Medical Association (AMA)

Publications & Professorships

Publications:
Dr. Shah has numerous journal publications and has presented on dozens of topics throughout the country in the field of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology. He has spoken internationally in his field.

Professorships:
Clinical Instructor of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology – Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Personal Interests

What are your hobbies?
Spending time with family including my two young kids, aspiring golfer, hiking, biking, and I am a Philadelphia sports enthusiast.