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Dr. Kalpit Shah, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 36
Dr. Kalpit Shah, MD
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Dr. Kalpit Shah, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.
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Dr. Kalpit Shah, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery* Age 36
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
10 years of experience
Dr. Kalpit Shah, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in La Jolla, CA.

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Dr. Shah graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 2014 and completed a residency at Brown University, Orthopedic Surgery.Dr. Kalpit Shah, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in La Jolla, CA and has 10 years experience. Dr. Shah currently practices at Mercy Physicians Medical Group,Scripps Clinic and are affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Dr. Shah has experience treating conditions like Wrist Sprain or Strain, Osteoarthritis of Hand and Osteoarthritis of Wrist among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shah received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 84 times. Dr. Shah's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shah is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Wrist Sprain or Strain
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger
De Quervain's Disease
Wrist Fracture
Steroid Injection
Trigger Finger Release
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Excision of Ganglion
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand Fracture Treatment Open
Arthritis of the Elbow
Broken Arm
Carpal Fractures
Clavicle Fracture
Elbow Fracture
Elbow Sprain
Forearm Fracture
Ganglion Cyst
Hand Fracture
Humerus Fracture
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
De Quervain's Release
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Tenotomy
Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hand Tendon Repair
Neuroplasty
Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) of Wrist Fracture
Total Wrist Replacement
Wrist Fusion
Wrist Reconstruction
Wrist Replacement
Wrist Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Ameritas
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Delta Dental PPO
  • Tufts Health Plans
  • Humana
  • Guardian
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Dental Network of America
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • MetLife PPO
  • Anthem
  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Coventry Health Care

Locations

  1. 1 Scripps Clinic
    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-7100
  2. 2 Rih Orthopedic Foundation Inc.
    2 Dudley St Ste 200, Providence, RI 02905
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (401) 443-4205
  3. 3 Scripps Clinic
    326 Santa Fe Dr # 2, Encinitas, CA 92024
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 633-7240
  4. 4 Scripps Clinic - Encinitas
    326 Santa Fe Dr Ste 110, Encinitas, CA 92024
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 230-5188
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  5. 5 Scripps Medical Laboratory-Jefferson
    2205 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92054
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 704-5750
  6. 6 Scripps Clinic Encinitas-326 Santa Fe-Primary Care
    326 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 633-6919
  7. 7 Scripps Green Hospital
    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-7989
  8. 8 Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation
    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 554-7989
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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5.0
Based on 84 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Dec 10, 2023
Dr. Shah was attentive and understanding. He quickly understood the problem, explained the situation, and said how I should handle it.
— Dec 10, 2023
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Specialties*
Orthopedic Hand Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
    2014
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Orthopedic Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Brown University, Orthopedic Surgery
    2015
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Brown University, Orthopedic Surgery
    2019
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Brown University/RI Hospital - Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship|Stanford University School of Medicine - Hand and Upper Extremity
    2021
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kalpit Shah, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shah's profile.

Dr. Shah frequently treats the following conditions: Wrist Sprain or Strain, Osteoarthritis of Hand and Osteoarthritis of Wrist. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Kalpit Shah, MD is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.

Yes, Dr. Kalpit Shah, MD holds board certification in Orthopedic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, CA