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Dr. Prashant Shah, MD
Overview of Dr. Prashant Shah, MD
Dr. Prashant Shah, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Temple, TX. They specialize in Thoracic Surgery, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock. Patients rated Dr. Shah an average 4.8 star rating.
Dr. Shah works at
Dr. Shah's Office Locations
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Scott & White Memorial Hospital2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76508 Directions (254) 724-2111
Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals
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Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Marble Falls
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock
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Specific procedures/conditions that don’t haveenough data are indicated with “May Perform”. We encourageyou to contact the provider with questions about theirexperience.
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About Dr. Prashant Shah, MD
- Thoracic Surgery
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- 24 years of experience
- English
- 1164605994
Education & Certifications
- Brigham and Women's Hospital (Harvard Medical School)
- Maimonides Medical Center
- St. George's University School of Medicine
- Stanford University
- Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Shah accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
Dr. Shah has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.
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Dr. Shah has seen patients for Lung Cancer and Pleural Effusion, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shah on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.
12 patients have reviewed Dr. Shah. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shah.
Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Shah, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Shah appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.