Amit A. Shah

About Amit A. Shah

Titles

Attending Physician

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Certifications

Pediatric Gastroenterology – American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatric Transplant Hepatology – American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics

Awards and Honors

2022, GI Fellows’ Teaching Award
2021, CHOP House Staff Teaching Award Honor Roll
2018, Studies in Pediatric Liver Transplantation (SPLIT) Travel Grant Award
2011, Alpha Omega Alpha, Jefferson Medical College
2010, Valley National Bank Samuel L. Riskin Memorial Career Aspirations Award
2010, George McClellan Surgical Honor Society, Jefferson Medical College
2010, Hobart Amare Hare Medical Honor Society, Jefferson Medical College
2008, Thomas Jefferson University Lavine Scholarship for abstract "Sleep as a Treatment for Migraine: Effect of Age"
2008, Senior Biology Department Award, The College of New Jersey
2008, Summa Cum Laude, The College of New Jersey
2007, Phi Beta Kappa, The College of New Jersey

Leadership and Memberships

Memberships in Professional Organizations

International

2016-present, North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
 - 2018-present, Clinical Care and Quality Committe

National

2021-present, Academic Pediatric Association
2019-present, Society of Pediatric Liver Transplant (SPLIT)
 - 2019-present, QICC Committee
2018-present, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
 - 2019-present, Public Health/Health Care Delivery SIG
 - 2019-present, Pediatric Liver Disorder SIG
2011-present, American Academy of Pediatrics

Editorial and Academic Positions

Academic and Institutional Committees

2022-present, Program Evaluation Committee, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition
2016-present, QI Committee, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition

Education & training

Graduate Degree

MS in Health Policy Research - University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Medical Degree

MD - Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA

Residency

Pediatrics - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Fellowship

Transplant Hepatology - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Safety (CHIPS) - University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Gastroenterology, Hepatology, & Nutrition - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (Chief Fellow)

Team affiliations

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Publications

Publications

2023

Slowik V, Ryan JL, Shah AA, Lobritto SJ: Monitoring Practices after Pediatric Liver Transplantation. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2023.

Sweigart AJ, Moore A, Kendsersky R, Shah AA, Zook J: Evaluation of the Use of Naltrexone for Cholestatic Pruritus. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther 2023.

2022

Kohut T, Shah A, Russo P, Panganiban J: "Autoimmune Antibodies in Children and Adolescents with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease" J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 75(3): 264-268, June 2022.

2021

Murali CN, Soler-Alfonso C, Loomes KM, Shah AA, Monteil D, Padilla CD, Scaglia F, Ganetzky R: "TRMU deficiency: a broad clinical spectrum responsive to cysteine supplementation" Mol Genet Metab 5(12): 146-153, January 2021.

Kehar M, Ebel NH, Ng VL, Rivera-Baquero JE, Leung DH, Slowik V, Ovchinsky N, Shah AA, Arnon R, Miloh T, Gupta N, Mohammad S, Kogan-Liberman D, Squires JE, Sanchez MC, Hildreth A, Book L, Chu C, Alrabadi L, Azzam R, Chepuri B, Elisofon S, Falik R, Gallagher L, Kader H, Mogul D, Mujawar Q, Namjoshi SS, Valentino PL, Vitola B, Waheed N, Zheng MH, Lobritto S, Martinez M: "SARS-CoV2 infection in children with liver transplant and native liver disease: an international observational registry study" J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 72(6): 807-814, June 2021.

2020

Clarkston K, Lee J, Donoghue S, Peters H, Eiroa H, Shah A, Loomes K, Wen J, Oliver M, Hardikar W, Prada CE, Asai A. “Acute liver dysfunction with delayed peak serum aminotransferase levels as a presentation of ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency in females.” Am J Med Genet. 2020;1-7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajmg.a.62031.

2018

Waisbourd-Zinman O, Shah A, Lin H, Rand E: Splenic rupture in children with portal hypertension. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 66(3): 447-450, March 2018.

Wehrman A, Waisbourd-Zinnman O, Shah A, Hilmara D, Lin H, Rand EB: "Steroid free treatment of autoimmune hepatitis in selected children" J Pediatr 4(1): 244-247, April 2018.

 

Abstracts (includes Posters and Scientific Presentations)

2022

Vandriel SM, Fawzy A, Wood P, Shah AA, Gold A, Roberts EA, Kamath BM: Impaired Cognitive Functioning and Health-Related Quality of Life in Pediatric Wilson Disease  European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Copenhagen, Denmark June  2022.

Rodriguez K, Turner E, Baber K, Szabo M, Mayer-Brown S, Holbein C, Wilkes, Fussner L, Boyer B, Bass R, Diamond T, Mitchel E, Moore H, Graham K, Shah A,  Maxwell E: Incorporating a Novel GI Psychology Curriculum in didactic Training for Future Pediatric Gastroenterologists. North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL October 2022.

Wolf AL, Wood P, Shah AA: Assessing Variation in Care in Patients Presenting with Pediatric Acute Liver Failure. North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL October 2022.

2021

Pearlman J, Anderer K, Goldberg R, Miller R, Scimeca D, Corr L, Rountree R, Gold M, Shah AA. “Streamlining Communication during the Pre-Transplant Process: A Pediatric Liver Transplant Quality Improvement Initiative.” AASLD virtual conference, November 12-15, 2021.

Lectures by Invitation
2023

Shah A. "Neonatal Acute Liver Failure" CNBCN Case Presentation (Virtual). May 2023.

2021

Shah A. "Quality Improvement in Healthcare" - Einstein Pediatric Grand Rounds, Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. Dec 2021.

Shah A. “Streamlining Communication during the Pre-Transplant Process: A Quality Improvement Initiative” – Pediatric Liver Learning Congress, UNOS/OPTN (Virtual).  June 2021.

Editorials, Reviews, Chapters
2022

Verma K, Shah AA: Hepatobiliary Disease. Netter's Pediatrics 2nd Edition, Section IX Gastroenterology, Elsevier, Philadelphia Page: 367-372, 2022.

Patient experience rating

(based on 90 submissions)
  • Clear Explanation
    4.8 of 5
  • Showed Concern
    4.9 of 5
  • Included in decisions
    4.8 of 5
  • Would recommend
    4.9 of 5
  • Discussion of Proposed Treatment
    4.9 of 5
Learn about the patient experience rating system

Comments

  • Very thorough with checking in and discussing recommendations
    5 of 5
    Mar 02, 2024

  • Dr Shah spent a lot of time listening to our concerns and discussing a plan. He explained everything throughly. We are grateful for his care and concern and his time.
    5 of 5
    Feb 10, 2024

  • The doctor made sure to go through everything with us step by step. He came up with a plan and asked us if we felt comfortable with it. We felt heard and our daughter was checked out properly.
    4.8 of 5
    Jan 31, 2024

  • I believe Dr. Shah is an amazing doctor. He listened to all my concerns regarding my son and showed genuine compassion. I feel very comfortable having him as my son's GI doctor.
    5 of 5
    Dec 30, 2023

  • Dr. Shah was very attentive and knew how to make my child feel comfortable talking about his medical issue.
    5 of 5
    Dec 27, 2023

  • Dr. Shah is extremely helpful and truly listens to all concerns and questions. He always makes sure we are on the same page before leaving the office about how to care for my child. He also provides different options and perspectives on things, to help make the best decision for my family, not just the easiest ones.
    5 of 5
    Dec 17, 2023

  • Dr. Shah was wonderful. He was patient and knowledgeable. He answered all of our questions. We appreciate all of his help.
    5 of 5
    Oct 11, 2023

  • Dr Shah is absolutely amazing!!! We have been seeing him since my daughter was born and he is patient, kind, informative and always very warm and welcoming. I travel over an hour to the Philadelphia location because we want to keep him as our doctor.
    5 of 5
    Jul 28, 2023

  • Allotted extra time to discuss concerns
    5 of 5
    Apr 30, 2023

  • Dr Shah is the BEST! He is efficient, compassionate, thorough and a great physician all around.
    5 of 5
    Apr 27, 2023

  • Dr. Shah explained in detail about next steps and things we have tried. Pulled up graphs from blood work to show all the numbers at once
    5 of 5
    Apr 15, 2023

  • We met Dr Shah last June when our son was first admitted to CHOP. It was a scary time filled with uncertainty. From the very start, Dr Shah's competence and approach brought us comfort in a highly difficult situation. He is always clear in his communication, and outlines all of the possible scenarios and options for each. He gives details at an understandable level, while being willing to give more details if asked, and it always feels like you are working on the problem together. He asks questions to check for understanding and actively listens to suggestions, concerns, etc. He has all the tools, highly knowledgeable, caring, and empathetic. We are most grateful for the care our son receives from Dr Shah.
    5 of 5
    Apr 13, 2023
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