Atman P. Shah, MD

UChicago Faculty Physicians

Atman P. Shah, MD

Professor of Medicine Clinical Director, Cardiology
Co-Director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

Atman P. Shah, MD, is an interventional cardiologist who specializes in utilizing minimally invasive, catheter-based techniques. Dr. Shah performs angioplasty, stenting, atherectomy and thrombectomy procedures to treat patients with heart disease. He specializes in caring for patients with complex structural heart disease including atrial septal defects, ventricular septal defects, patent foramen ovale and aortic valve stenosis. Dr. Shah also uses catheter-based treatments to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Dr. Shah's research efforts focus on improving survival rates in patients who have experienced a cardiac arrest or an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack). Additionally, he studies new therapies that can help save heart muscle during a heart attack. Dr. Shah is the primary investigator on a number of large multicenter clinical trials investigating novel medications and devices designed to improve the quality of life in patients with coronary artery and structural heart disease.

Dr. Shah has authored six book chapters and more than 50 abstracts and publications. A dedicated educator, he trains medical students, residents and fellows. He is the recipient of several honors and awards for clinical service, leadership and teaching.

Board Certifications

  • Interventional Cardiology

Memberships & Medical Societies

  • American College of Cardiology
  • Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
  • American Heart Association

Practicing Since

  • 2002

Languages Spoken

  • English

Medical Education

  • University of Illinois College of Medicine

Residency

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Fellowship

  • Olive View - West Los Angeles VA; Good Samaritan Hospital

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