Swati Shah, MD
Rheumatologist
Physician Profile
Swati Shah, MD, completed her fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh, where she worked with world-renowned rheumatologists in scleroderma, blood vessel disorders, rheumatoid arthritis and more. In 2006, Dr. Shah moved to Jacksonville bringing a strong knowledge and passion for rheumatology. Her areas of interest include:
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Fibromyalgia
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Lupus
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Blood Vessel Disorders
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Gout
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Inflammation of Muscles
Specialties:
Rheumatologist
An Internist (Rheumatologist) who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internist
An Internist is a personal physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and in the hospital, managing both common and complex illnesses of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and the digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
American Board of Internal Medicine
Education & Training:
MBBS
Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
1995 - 2001
Doctor of Medicine
Shardaben General Hospital, Ahmedabad, India
2001 - 2002
Residency
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
2004 - 2007
Fellowship
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburg, PA
2011 - 2013
Hospital Affiliation:
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Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
Ages Treated:
Infant
Toddler
Adolescent
Teen
Adult
Senior
Languages:
English,
Hindi,
Urdu,
Gujarati
Legal Practice Name:
Baptist Primary Care, Inc.
From the Doctor:
My family enjoys traveling and eating good food from different ethnicities. I have two daughters who like to be on the beach out in the sun. I feel privileged to have worked with world-renowned physicians in scleroderma, blood vessel disorders, and inflammation of the muscles during my fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh.
My philosophy of care is centered on patient education. I believe that if I can teach patients about the disease process and give good information about treatment options that that they will be able to make the best-informed decision. As not all people are the same, I strongly believe in personalized treatment plans, one size does not fit all. By spending time and listening to my patients, I am able to develop a relationship and they are able to trust me, and trust that we are making the right choices together.