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Dr. Rachit Shah, MD

General Surgery
4.6 (10)
Map Pin Small Richmond, VA
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22 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Rachit Shah, MD

Dr. Rachit Shah, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Richmond, VA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 22 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE / FACULTY OF MEDICINE and is affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital and VCU Medical Center Main Hospital.

Dr. Shah works at MCV Associates Physicians in Richmond, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy, Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair and Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Shah's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
    1250 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 827-1207
  2. 2
    Bon Secours-VCU Health Thoracic Surgery Associates
    5875 Bremo Rd Ste 110, Richmond, VA 23226 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 287-7929
  3. 3
    417 N 11th St Fl 3, Richmond, VA 23298 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 828-2775
  4. 4
    VCU Med Ctr Cardiothorac Srgry
    1200 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23298 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (804) 828-4620

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  • St. Mary's Hospital
  • VCU Medical Center Main Hospital

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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)

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Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair Chevron Icon
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) Chevron Icon
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Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia Chevron Icon
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Hiatal Hernia Chevron Icon
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Duodenal Polypectomy Chevron Icon
Esophagomyotomy Chevron Icon
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Lobectomy, Open Chevron Icon
Lung Removal (Partial or Complete): Open, or Resection of Lung Tumor: Open Chevron Icon
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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD) Chevron Icon
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Secondary Malignancies Chevron Icon
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Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Chevron Icon
Tracheal Surgery Chevron Icon
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer Chevron Icon
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer Chevron Icon
Gallstones Chevron Icon
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Laparoscopic Chevron Icon
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction) Chevron Icon
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Pyloromyotomy Chevron Icon
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure Chevron Icon
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm Chevron Icon
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Sleeve Gastrectomy Chevron Icon
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Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer Chevron Icon
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Chevron Icon
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    Apr 22, 2022
    Excellent doctor. Very straight forward when explaining what to expect. Dr. Shah and his team at VCU took good care of me during and after my thymectomy. Would highly recommend.
    Saunders — Apr 22, 2022
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    About Dr. Rachit Shah, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1528273422
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Shah has an average wait time of 10 – 15 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Shah has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Shah works at MCV Associates Physicians in Richmond, VA. View the full address on Dr. Shah’s profile.

    Dr. Shah has seen patients for Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy, Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair and Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax), 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.

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. Shah. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shah.

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