Overview
Dr. Shinil Shah earned his medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Stratford, NJ. He completed a residency in general surgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School, followed by a fellowship in surgical research at the UT Health/Texas A&M University Michael E. DeBakey Institute for Comparative Cardiovascular Science and Biomedical Devices. He completed a second fellowship in advanced gastrointestinal/minimally invasive and robotic surgery at the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. Board certified in general surgery, Dr. Shah is one of only a few surgeons who have undergone formal fellowship training in robotic surgery. His primary clinical interests are benign and malignant conditions of the gastrointestinal tract. His areas of specialty care include surgery of the esophagus and stomach (including surgery for reflux/heartburn, weight loss, achalasia, hiatal hernias, ulcer disease, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and gastric cancer), surgery of solid organs (spleen, adrenal glands, thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas and liver), surgery of the abdominal wall and hernia surgery, including complex abdominal wall reconstruction, colon surgery and colon cancer. Whenever possible, he uses advanced minimally invasive techniques including robotic, laparoscopic and endoscopic (incision-less) approaches. Dr. Shah is an associate professor of surgery at the McGovern Medical School, where he is medical director of research for the Division of Minimally Invasive and Elective General Surgery. He also serves on the faculty of the Michael E. DeBakey Institute for Comparative Cardiovascular Science and Biomedical Devices and has authored or co-authored more than 90 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters.
Dr. Shah is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 51 peer reviewed articles.
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Dr. Todd David Wilson is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston who focuses on advanced surgery of the abdomen and gastrointestinal tract. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry and then served in the United States Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer for six years. After three decorated tours of service, he found his home in Houston where he earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2003. He stayed at the university to complete his surgical residency training in 2008 and then completed advanced training with a fellowship of Minimally Invasive Surgery. Dr. Wilson joined the faculty at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in 2009 where he practices surgery that embraces state of the art techniques to proved patients with optimal surgical results with the least impact on the patient. At the medical school, he serves as the Medical Director of Surgical Training and part of the Elective General Surgery team. He is active academically with membership in several medical societies and has received academic recognition and published or presented articles. Dr. Wilson is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Erik B. Wilson, MD, is Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, and the Director of the Minimally Invasive Surgeons of Texas (MIST). He is the Division Chief of Elective General Surgery for the UT Department of Surgery. Dr. Wilson graduated from college with highest honors from Texas A&M University and completed his Medical Degree from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed a general surgery residency at Texas A&M and a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He is also the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery for Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. Dr. Wilson is Co-Founder of the Texas Association for Bariatric Surgery and Houston Bariatric Society. He is a founder and the Past President of the Clinical Robotic Surgery Association. He is a leader in endoluminal and robotic General Surgery since 2002 with over 1000 cases performed robotically. He specializes in weight loss surgery, reflux surgery, hernias and minimally invasive general surgery. Dr. Wilson is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Bypass, and Endoscopy.
Guillermo De Leon is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 34 years. Dr. De Leon is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. De Leon is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shinil Shah
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shinil Shah?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shinil Shah by calling their office at 713-486-3950. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shinil Shah a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shinil 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. Shinil Shah specialize in?
While Dr. Shinil Shah is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Cellulitis, and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Shinil Shah participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shinil Shah has published 51 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Shinil Shah's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shinil Shah accept my insurance?
Dr. Shinil Shah accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-3950 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- HerniaDr. Shah isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
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- CellulitisDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GastrectomyDr. Shah isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Desmoid TumorDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Shah isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.