Assistant Professor | Department of Neurosurgery | RWJMS
Dr. M. Shah is a highly accomplished neurosurgeon whose career is distinguished by an unwavering commitment to patient care, research, and academic excellence. He completed his undergraduate studies at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2011. While at Rutgers University, Dr. Shah demonstrated a deep commitment to global health, participating in organizations like the Global Medical Brigades and the Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children.
Dr. Shah pursued his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS). His exceptional performance led to his induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society. While at NJMS, he was vice president of the Peter W. Carmel Neurosurgical Society and also served as the research coordinator for medical students interested in neurosurgery.
Following medical school, Dr. Shah completed a rigorous Neurosurgery Residency at Wayne State University – Detroit Medical Center, where he served from July 2016 to June 2020. During his residency, he actively contributed to the Program Evaluation Committee and delivered numerous Grand Rounds presentations on complex neurosurgical topics, solidifying his reputation as a leader in the field. He then advanced to the PGY5-7 years of his residency at Rutgers NJMS/RWJBarnabas Health, where he honed his expertise in neurosurgery, culminating in June 2023.
Dr. Shah recently completed further specialization in the neurosurgical field through a highly sought-after Fellowship in Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine Deformity Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Along with this prestigious fellowship, he completed an AO Spine Fellowship and obtained the internationally recognized AO Global Spine Diploma.
His research contributions are extensive, with a focus on advancing the field of neurosurgery. Dr. Shah has published numerous peer-reviewed papers on topics ranging from spinal surgery to the management of traumatic brain injuries, many of which have been presented at national conferences and Grand Rounds. His work is regularly cited in leading medical journals, demonstrating his influence and thought leadership in neurosurgery.
Dr. Shah’s dedication to the neurosurgical community is also reflected in his active memberships with the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery. His commitment to ongoing education and patient care is further exemplified by his attendance at numerous national conferences.
Outside the operating room, Dr. Shah is passionate about sports, particularly soccer and basketball. He is a New Jersey native and enjoys spending time with family and friends. He is also fluent in Gujarati and Hindi, which enhances his ability to connect with a diverse patient population.
Dr. Shah’s journey is marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence in neurosurgery, a commitment to improving patient outcomes through innovative treatments, and a dedication to advancing the field through cutting-edge research.
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Education:
Medical School:
Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School, 2016
Residency:
Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School, PGY5-7, RWJBarnabas Health, Newark, NJ, 2023
Wayne State Universit, PGY1-4, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI, 2020
Fellowship:
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, 2024
Board Certification:
American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS)
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Awards:
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Interests:
- General Neurosurgery
- Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Degenerative Spine and Spinal Deformity
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Publications:
- Anand SK, Garling RJ, Johns J, Shah M, Chamiraju P. Intradural extramedullary spinal metastases from uterine carcinosarcoma: A case report. Surg Neurol Int 2020;11:354
- Shah M, Halalmeh D R, Sandio A, et al. (July 28, 2020) Anatomical Variations That Can Lead to Spine Surgery at the Wrong Level: Part III Lumbosacral Spine. Cureus 12(7): e9433. doi:10.7759/cureus.9433
- Shah M, Halalmeh D R, Sandio A, et al. (June 18, 2020) Anatomical Variations That Can Lead to Spine Surgery at The Wrong Level: Part II Thoracic Spine. Cureus 12(6): e8684. doi:10.7759/cureus.8684
- Shah M, Halalmeh D R, Sandio A, et al. (June 17, 2020) Anatomical Variations That Can Lead to Spine Surgery at the Wrong Level: Part I, Cervical Spine. Cureus 12(6): e8667. doi:10.7759/cureus.8667
- Shah M, Peterson C, Yilmaz E, Halalmeh DR, Moisi M. Current advancements in the management of spinal cord injury: A comprehensive review of literature. Surg Neurol Int 2020;11:2.
- Shah M, Kolb B, Yilmaz E, et al. (September 18, 2019) Comparison of Lumbar Laminectomy Alone, Lumbar Laminectomy and Fusion, Stand-alone Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion, and Stand-alone Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion for Treatment of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Review of the Literature. Cureus 11(9): e5691. doi:10.7759/cureus.5691
- Rapp A., Shah M., Tkachenko L., Moisi M.D., Tubbs R. The Paraspinal Wiltse Approach to the Lumbar Spine: A Literature Review and Anatomical Guide. The Spine Scholar. 2017.1.2.
- Amuluru K., Al-Mufti F., Shah M., Prestigiacomo C.J., Liu J.K., Gandhi C.D. Acquired Sinus Pericranii Due To Parasagittal Meningiomatous Invasion of the Superior Sagittal Sinus and Bilateral Transverse Sinuses. World Neurosurgery. 2017:98:872.e5-872.e9.
- Sabourin, V. M., Shah, M., Yick, F., Gandhi, C. D., & Prestigiacomo, C. J. (2016). The War of Independence: a surgical algorithm for the treatment of head injury in the continental army. J Neurosurg, 2016(1), 234-243. doi:10.3171/2015.1.JNS141599.test
- Shah M., Agarwal N., Gala N.B., Prestigiacomo C.J., Gandhi C.D. Management of Dural Venous Sinus Thrombosis in Pregnancy. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Extra. 2014;27(5):e41-e42.
- Agarwal N., Schalet G., Shah M., Svider P., Prestigiacomo C.J., and Gandhi C.D. Endovascular Management of Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations in Pregnancy: Two Case Reports and a Review of the Literature. Journal of Neurology Research. 2012;2(5):215-220.
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Location:
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick Ambulatory Pavilion
10 Plum Street – 5th Floor
New Brunswick, NJ 08901