Dr. Nihar Shah is a specialty care physician board certified in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine and internal medicine. He joined Inova in 2024 and has been practicing since 2017. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Shah was a fellow in the interventional pulmonology fellowship program at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond, VA. Dr. Shah’s expertise lies in managing complex respiratory conditions including malignant airway diseases, complications following lung transplantation and advanced bronchoscopy procedures. Dr. Shah is dedicated to advancing patient care through programs focused on the screening and early diagnosis of pulmonary nodules, as well as the management of benign and malignant airway obstructions. He is proficient in a range of specialized procedures such as rigid bronchoscopy, stent placement, airway thermal therapy, endobronchial ultrasound bronchoscopy (EBUS), robotic bronchoscopy, navigational bronchoscopy, tunneled pleural catheter placement and endobronchial valve placement, ensuring comprehensive care for his patients. An active member of the medical community, Dr. Shah collaborates with various professional societies in the field of interventional pulmonology. Originally from India, Dr. Shah now resides in Arlington, VA. In his free time, he enjoys running, hiking, traveling and leading a balanced life outside of his professional commitments.
Dr. Shah is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Fractured Spine, Sarcoidosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 77 peer reviewed articles.
University of Connecticut School of Medicine Training Specialty: Internal Medicine 6/28/2017 - 6/27/2020
Pulmonary Medicine
Intensive Care Medicine
Internal Medicine
Critical Care Medicine in VA
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine Training Specialty: Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine 7/01/2020 - 6/28/2023
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Training Specialty: Interventional Pulmonology 7/01/2023 - 6/30/2024
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Inova Loudoun Hospital
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Department of Medicine Research Symposium Outstanding Poster Award
Medical University of South Carolina
2022
Program Director’s Award
Internal Medicine Residency
University of Connecticut
2019 – 2020
American College of Chest Physicians
American Thoracic Society
