
Overview
Dr. Jay P. Shah, is a distinguished orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports injuries, ACL reconstruction, and other complex issues of the knee and shoulder. He recently joined Unity Healthcare Alliance in Las Colinas. Prior to that, he spent 7+ years serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his practice.
After earning his Medical Degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, Dr. Shah completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He further honed his skills in sports medicine through a fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine while serving as an assistant team physician for several of Houston’s professional teams, including the Texans, Rockets, Astros, and Dynamo. He trained under renowned sports surgeons in both Birmingham and Houston and brings these techniques, skills and expertise to each and every person he has the privilege to serve.
Board certified in both Orthopaedic Surgery as well as Sports Medicine by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Shah joined Unity Healthcare alliance in June of 2024 as Director of Surgical Services and Board Secretary. He is actively involved in national orthopaedic organizations such as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, among others.
Dr. Shah is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Caffey Disease, Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, Shoulder Arthroscopy, and Wrist Arthroscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
4301 N Macarthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75038
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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jay Shah
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jay Shah?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jay Shah by calling their office at 972-803-1316. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jay Shah a top-rated expert for Tendinitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jay Shah is classified as an Experienced expert for Tendinitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Jay Shah specialize in?
While Dr. Jay Shah is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Tendinitis, Caffey Disease, and Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.
Does Dr. Jay Shah participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jay Shah has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tendinitis. You can view a list of Dr. Jay Shah's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jay Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Jay Shah accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Health Care Services Corporation. We recommend calling the office directly at 972-803-1316 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- BursitisDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Common Peroneal Nerve DysfunctionDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction.
- TendinitisDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.


