Suma K. Shah
Experienced in Porencephaly

Dr. Suma K. Shah

Neurology
Duke Health
Duke Infusion Center South Durham
234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, 
Durham, NC 
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Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Porencephaly
Duke Health
Duke Infusion Center South Durham
234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, 
Durham, NC 
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Overview

I am a neuroimmunologist and multiple sclerosis (MS) specialist dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care for patients with MS, neuromyelitis optica, and autoimmune conditions such as vasculitis and sarcoidosis that affect the nervous system. My goal is to support my patients in navigating these complex conditions while empowering them with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive.

Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Porencephaly. Her top areas of expertise are Neurosarcoidosis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Stiff Person Syndrome.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology, Neurology
Fellowships
Neuroimmunology and MS, Duke University
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Bengali
Hindi
Spanish
Gender
Female

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Absolute Total Care South Carolina
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Ambetter
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Sentara Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Trillium
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Duke Infusion Center South Durham
234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Shah has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Neuromyelitis Optica
Neurosarcoidosis

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Clinical Trials

A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial of Best Available Therapy Versus Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant for Treatment-Resistant Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (ITN077AI)
A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial of Best Available Therapy Versus Autologous Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant for Treatment-Resistant Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (ITN077AI)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 05, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological
Study Drug: Best Available Therapy (BAT)
Study Phase: Phase 3

28 Total Publications

Real-World Treatment Outcomes in Black, Hispanic, Asian, and White Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Treated with Natalizumab.
Real-World Treatment Outcomes in Black, Hispanic, Asian, and White Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Treated with Natalizumab.
Journal: Drugs - real world outcomes
Published: May 02, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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    • Neurosarcoidosis
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    • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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    • Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
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    • Stiff Person Syndrome
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    • Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
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