Overview
Communication with my patients is a top priority, as it's important we work together to achieve thegreatest possible quality of life.
Dr. Shah is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Umbilical Hernia, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- POS
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations
1321 Cottonwood St, Woodland, CA 95695
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. Riaz Shah
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Riaz Shah?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Riaz Shah by calling their office at 530-668-2600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Riaz Shah a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Riaz Shah is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, 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. Riaz Shah specialize in?
While Dr. Riaz Shah is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Umbilical Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Riaz Shah participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Riaz Shah has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Riaz Shah's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Riaz Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Riaz Shah accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 530-668-2600 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
- Distinguished
- HerniaDr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- CellulitisDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Chronic Antibody-Mediated RejectionDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection.
- ColostomyDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).