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Dr. Rachit Shah, MD

General Surgery* Age 47
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Dr. Rachit Shah, MD is a General Surgeon in Richmond, VA.
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Dr. Rachit Shah, MD

General Surgery* Age 47
Richmond, VA
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23 years of experience
Dr. Rachit Shah, MD is a General Surgeon in Richmond, VA.

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Dr. Shah graduated from University of Newcastle School of Medicine. Dr. Rachit Shah, MD is a General Surgeon in Richmond, VA and has 23 years experience. Dr. Shah currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with VCU Medical Center Main Hospital. Dr. Shah has experience treating conditions like Esophageal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shah received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Shah's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Shah is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Esophageal Cancer
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Esophageal Cancer
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Esophageal Cancer
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Lung Cancer
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Pleural Effusion
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Abdominal Pain
Atrial Fibrillation
Barrett's Esophagus
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Pericardial Disease
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Duodenal Polypectomy
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Maze Procedure
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Port Placements or Replacements
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Ascites
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Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chylothorax
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Endocarditis
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Malignant Heart Tumors
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pyloric Stenosis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Abdominoplasty
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pyloromyotomy
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
    Select
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • BlueChoice Advantage POS
    HealthBlue PPO
    BluePreferred PPO
  • HealthKeepers HMO-POS
    Blue Connection (Blue HPN) - VA, NC
  • KeyCare PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Vantage HMO
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    Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
    1250 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298
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  2. 2 Vcu Medial Center-Ambulatory Care Center
    417 N 11th St, Richmond, VA 23298
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  3. 3 VCU Health System Stony Point
    9000 Stony Point Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23235
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  4. 4 William and Mary Clinic
    332 N Henry St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
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4.6
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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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Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Newcastle School of Medicine
    2001
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rachit Shah, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shah's profile.

Dr. Rachit Shah, MD is affiliated with VCU Medical Center Main Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rachit Shah, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • VCU Medical Center Main Hospital

    1250 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA