Dr. Shivam Shah
Dr. Shivam Shah is an Indian orthopaedic surgeon based in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. His clinical practice includes joint replacement surgery, arthroscopy, sports medicine, trauma surgery, and robotic-assisted orthopaedic procedures. He is associated with Sunshine Global Hospital, Vadodara, and has Undergone fellowship training in joint replacement and related orthopaedic subspecialties.
Family
Dr. Shivam Shah is the son of Dr. Rajiv Sumanlal Shah, an orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon, and Dr. Bina Rajivkumar Shah, an ophthalmic surgeon.
Education
Dr. Shivam Shah completed his undergraduate medical education (MBBS) at Baroda Medical College, affiliated with Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara. During his medical education, he received multiple university gold medals for academic performance.
He subsequently completed his Master of Surgery (MS) in Orthopaedics at Baroda Medical College and Sir Sayajirao General Hospital, Vadodara.
Following his postgraduate training, Shah pursued fellowship training in areas including robotic-assisted joint replacement, arthroscopy, sports medicine, and revision joint replacement in international centres.
Medical career
Dr. Shivam Shah practices as an orthopaedic surgeon in Vadodara, Gujarat. His clinical work involves the diagnosis and management of conditions affecting bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles, with a focus on reconstructive orthopaedic procedures.
His areas of practice include knee replacement surgery, hip replacement surgery, robotic-assisted joint replacement, revision arthroplasty, arthroscopic surgery, sports injury management, ligament reconstruction, fracture management, and treatment of arthritis and degenerative joint diseases.
Robotic-assisted joint replacement
Shah has received training in robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery, which uses computer-assisted planning and technology during knee and hip replacement procedures.
Robotic-assisted joint replacement techniques are designed to assist with surgical planning, implant positioning, and individualized approaches in joint reconstruction procedures.
Sports medicine and arthroscopy
Apart from joint replacement surgery, Shah has an interest in sports medicine and arthroscopic procedures involving joints such as the knee and shoulder.
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a small camera and specialized INSTRUMENTS to diagnose and treat joint conditions.
Research and academic work
Dr. Shivam Shah has contributed to orthopaedic research through scientific publications and academic presentations. His research interests include joint reconstruction, trauma surgery, arthroscopy, and emerging technologies in orthopaedics.
His published work includes articles and case reports related to orthopaedic surgery, including topics in foot and ankle surgery, trauma, and joint reconstruction.
Awards and recognition
During his medical education, Dr. Shivam Shah received multiple university gold medals for academic achievement.
He has also completed international fellowship training programs in advanced orthopaedic surgery and joint replacement.
Media coverage
Dr. Shivam Shah's work in minimally invasive hip replacement surgery, including the Direct Anterior Approach (DAA), was covered by Sandesh newspaper's Vadodara EDition.