Mihir M. Shah, MD| Surgical Oncology, General Surgery | MedStar Health
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Mihir M. Shah, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: Surgical Oncology, General Surgery
Languages: English
About me
Mihir M. Shah, MD, MS, FACS, FSSO is the chief of surgical oncology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Associate Medical Director of Surgical Oncology Research. He is a double board-certified surgical oncologist with expertise in complex robotic surgery for hepatopancreatobiliary and gastrointestinal malignancies (including gastroesophageal).
Dr. Shah is committed to advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques and expanding access to innovative treatment options, including clinical trials for patients. His work integrates precision surgery with multidisciplinary cancer care to optimize outcomes and recovery.
His research focuses on clinical outcomes and translational science in pancreatic cancer, in particular, analyzing the tumor microenvironment. He currently leads a prospective study examining how diet and gut microbiome impact the response to chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer. His research has been recognized nationally with awards, including the NIH K12 Career Development Award and the SAGES Research Grant.
Prior to joining MedStar, Dr. Shah was an Associate Professor of Surgery at Emory University Winship Cancer Institute and played a key role in developing the institution’s robotic surgical oncology program.
Philosophy of Care
“I offer individualized, holistic care, working closely with a team of specialists to ensure that each patient receives the best possible treatment. Building trust is central to my practice, and I encourage healthy nutrition and exercise alongside surgical and medical therapies.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Paracentesis With Imaging
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Abdominal Wall Supplement
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment
- Adjuvant Hormone Therapy
- Aerosol Inhalation Of Pentamidine
- Akt Inhibitors
- Allogenic Bone Marrow Transplant
- Amyloidosis Treatment
- Anemia Management
- Antegrade Urography
- Antiangiogenic Therapy
- Antibiotic Therapy
- Anticoagulation Therapy
- Antineoplastic Injection
- Aortic Lymph Node Excision
- Aortic Lymphatic Resection
- Appendicostomy
- Appendix Resection
- Area-Based Breast Density
- Aromatase Inhibitors
- Arterial Embolization
- Autologous Blood Donation
- Autopsy Planning
- Autotransfusion
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Benign Lesion Treatment
- Benign Tumor Treatment
- Bilateral Seminal Vesicles Endoscopic Excision
- Bilateral Seminal Vesicles Resection
- Bilateral Ureters Dilation
- Bilateral Vas Deferens Endoscopic Excision
- Bile Duct Resection
- Biopsy, Urethra
- Bladder Cancer Surgery
- Bladder Inspection
- Bladder Neck Stent Removal
- Bladder Resection
- Bladder Ultrasound
- Blood Cancer Diagnosis
- Blood Cancer Treatment
- Blood Cell Count
- Blood Chemistry Test
- Blood Clot Management
- Blood Clot Treatment
- Blood Clotting Disorder Diagnosis
- Blood Clotting Disorder Treatment
- Blood Component Transfusion
- Blood Disorder Diagnosis
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion
- Bone Density Scan
- Bone Density Testing
- Bone Marrow Aspiration
- Bone Marrow Biopsy And Aspiration
- Bone Marrow Examination
- Bone Marrow Failure Treatment
- Bone Marrow Tap
- Bone Marrow Test
- Bone Sarcoma Treatment
- Boost Radiation
- Bowel Resection
- Brachytherapy
- Brca Gene Testing
- Breast Biopsy
- Breast Cancer And Fertility
- Breast Cancer And Lymphedema
- Breast Cancer And Sexual Health
- Breast Cancer Early Detection
- Breast Cancer Follow-Up Care
- Breast Cancer Hot Flash Management
- Breast Cancer Index (BCI) Testing
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium (BCSC) Risk Calculator
- Breast Cancer Treatment
- Breast Cancer Treatment Planning
- Breast Density Evaluation
- Breast Infection Treatment
- Breast Lesion Excision With Radiological Marker
- Breast-Conserving Surgery
- Bypass Ureters To Ileum
- Cancer Chemotherapy Administration
- Cancer Diagnostic Testing
- Cancer Fertility Preservation
- Cancer Genetic Testing
- Cancer Immunoprevention
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Cancer Metastasis Treatment
- Cancer Nutrition Counseling
- Cancer Recurrence Treatment
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Cancer Research Participation
- Cancer Research Studies
- Cancer Risk Assessment
- Cancer Survivorship Care
- Cancer Treatment
- Cancer Treatment Monitoring
- Cancer Treatment Summary
- Cancer-Related Infection Treatment
- Cardiac Amyloidosis Treatment
- Cardiac Angioplasty
- Cardiac Cardiomyopathy Treatment
- Cardiac Device Therapy
- Cardiac Drug Therapy
- Cardiac Embolism Treatment
- Cardiac Heart Failure Treatment
- Cardiac Heart Transplant
- Cardiac Heart-Lung Transplant
- Cardiac Hormone Therapy
- Cardiac Immunotherapy
- Cardiac Lung Transplant
- Cardiac Lymphedema Treatment
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Cardiac Sampling And Pressure Measurement
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis Treatment
- Cardiac Stenting
- Cardiac Thrombosis Treatment
- Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
- Cardiovascular Disease Screening
- Cardioversion
- Cecal Resection
- Cervical Cancer Surgery
- Cervical Cancer Treatment
- Chemoprevention
- Chemoradiation
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Chemotherapy Port Placement
- Chest Skin Excision
- Chest X-Ray
- Cholecystectomy
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment
- Clinical Trials
- Coagulation Tests
- Colectomy With Removal Of Terminal Ileum
- Colorectal Anastomosis
- Colorectal Cancer Surgery
- Colorectal Cancer Treatment
- Colostomy
- Compounded Drug, Not Otherwise Classified
- Compression Bandaging
- Computed Tomography
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Ventilation
- Cyberknife
- Cystectomy
- Cystogastrostomy
- Cystography
- Cystojejunostomy
- Cystostomy With Drainage
- Cystotomy
- Cystourethroscopy With Biopsy
- Cystourethroscopy With Fulguration Of Trigone
- Cystourethroscopy With Irrigation And Evacuation Of Clots
- Cystourethroscopy With Ureteral Stent Insertion
- Descending Colectomy
- Destruction Lesion Penis Surgical Excision
- Diagnostic Mammography
- Diaphragm Open Excision
- Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
- Directed Blood Donation
- Distal Pancreatectomy Without Pancreaticojejunostomy
- Duodenojejunostomy
- Duodenum Resection
- Duplex Scan Of Abdominal Organs
- Duplex Scan Of Extremity Veins
- Electrocardiogram
- Endobronchial Ultrasound
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment
- Endoscopic Left Adrenal Gland Resection
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Endoscopic Right Adrenal Gland Resection
- Endoscopic Surgery
- Enteroenterostomy
- Enucleation Of Pancreatic Lesion
- Esophageal Cancer Surgery
- Esophageal Cancer Treatment
- Esophagectomy
- Esophagojejunostomy
- Ewing's Sarcoma Treatment
- Ewing's Sarcoma Treatment
- Excision Jejunum
- Excision Local Lesion Epididymis
- Excision Of Bladder
- Excision Of Cecum
- Excision Of Diaphragm
- Excision Of Duodenum
- Excision Of Endometrium
- Excision Of Esophagus
- Excision Of Ileum
- Excision Of Jejunum
- Excision Of Large Intestine
- Excision Of Liver
- Excision Of Malignant Tumor Of Stomach
- Excision Of Omentum
- Excision Of Ovary
- Excision Of Pancreas
- Excision Of Parotid Tumor
- Excision Of Pericardium
- Excision Of Peritoneum
- Excision Of Pleura
- Excision Of Prostate
- Excision Of Rectum
- Excision Of Right Kidney
- Excision Of Small Intestine
- Excision Of Soft Tissue Tumor
- Excision Of Spleen
- Excision Of Stomach
- Excision Of Testis
- Excision Of Ureter
- Excision Of Uterus
- Excision Stomach
- Excision, Tumor, Soft Tissue Of Face Or Scalp
- External Electrocardiographic Recording
- Familial Cancer Syndrome Management
- Fever Management
- Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization
- Follicular Lymphoma Treatment
- Gallbladder Resection
- Gastrectomy
- Gastrectomy With Roux
- Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment
- Gastrojejunostomy
- Gastrostomy
- Genetic Counseling
- Genitourinary Cancer Treatment
- Germ Cell Tumor Treatment
- Granulocyte Transfusion
- Grief Counseling
- Hematology Consultation
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Treatment
- Hemophilia Treatment
- High Dose Rate Brachytherapy
- Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Hospice Care Consultation
- Hospice Care Referral
- Hydrocele Excision
- Ileostomy
- Iliac Bone Marrow Extraction
- Immunohistochemistry Testing
- Immunotherapy
- Infection Management
- Inguinal Lymph Node Excision
- Inguinal Orchiectomy
- Intestinal Lesion Excision Single Enterotomy
- Intestinal Resection
- Intrafraction Tracking Motion
- Intraoperative Radiation Therapy
- Introduction Of Antineoplastic
- Iron Deficiency Anemia Treatment
- Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
- Laser Therapy
- Left Ureter Dilation
- Leukemia Management
- Leukemia Treatment
- Liquid Biopsy
- Liver Biopsy
- Liver Resection
- Lobectomy
- Low-Dose Rate Brachytherapy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Surgery
- Lung Cancer Treatment
- Lung Mass Treatment
- Lung Metastasis Treatment
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Lymph Node Removal
- Lymphoma Diagnosis
- Lymphoma Treatment
- Malignant Tumor Treatment
- Mantle Cell Lymphoma Treatment
- Marrow Ablation
- Melanoma Treatment
- Mesenteric Lymph Node Excision
- Mesothelioma Treatment
- Metastatic Cancer Treatment
- Microwave Ablation
- Molecular Breast Cancer Subtyping
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Motion Fluoroscopic Evaluation
- Multiple Myeloma Treatment
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome Treatment
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Treatment
- Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Neoadjuvant Therapy
- Nephrectomy
- Neutropenia Management
- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
- Nonautologous Platelet Transfusion
- Nonautologous Platelets Transfusion
- Nonautologous Red Blood Cell Transfusion
- Nonautologous Red Blood Cells Transfusion
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
- Oncology Consultation
- Oral Chemotherapy Prescription
- Ovarian Cancer Treatment
- Packed Red Blood Cell Transfusion
- Palliative Care Consultation
- Pancreas Cancer Surgery
- Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
- Partial Colectomy
- Partial Thromboplastin Time
- Pathology Consultation
- Pelvic Exenteration
- Pelvis Lymph Node Excision
- Pelvis Lymphatic Endoscopic Resection
- Pelvis Lymphatic Resection
- Penile Cancer Treatment
- Pharmacological Therapy
- Photodynamic Therapy
- Platelet Transfusion
- Pleural Cancer Treatment
- Pleurectomy
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Prostate Brachytherapy
- Prostate Cancer Surgery
- Prostate Cancer Treatment
- Prostate Resection
- Prostatectomy
- Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
- Pulmonary Embolization
- Pulmonary Nodule Treatment
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Radiation Dosimetry Calculation
- Radiation Oncology Consultation
- Radical Orchiectomy
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Rbc Pretreatment
- Rectal Cancer Surgery
- Rectal Cancer Treatment
- Rectal Resection
- Red Blood Cell Exchange
- Red Blood Cell Transfusion
- Removal Of Central Venous Access Device
- Renal Biopsy
- Retrograde Urography
- Rhabdomyosarcoma Treatment
- Right Colectomy
- Right Ureter Dilation
- Risk-Reducing Mastectomy
- Sarcoma Treatment
- Seminoma Treatment
- Sigmoid Colon Resection
- Skin Cancer Treatment
- Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
- Special Dosimetry
- Splenic Flexure Mobilization
- Stem Cell Collection
- Stomach Cancer Surgery
- Stomach Resection
- Supportive Care
- Testicular Cancer Treatment
- Testis Torsion Reduction
- Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
- Thoracoscopy
- Thrombocytapheresis
- Thymoma Treatment
- Thymus Cancer Treatment
- Thyroid Cancer Treatment
- Tissue Biopsy
- Total Colectomy
- Total Pancreatectomy
- Total Pelvic Exenteration
- Total Skin Electron Therapy
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Transitional Cell Carcinoma Treatment
- Transrectal Ultrasound
- Transthoracic Echocardiography
- Transverse Colectomy
- Tumor Debulking
- Tumor Embolization
- Tumor Immunohistochemistry
- Tumor Marker Testing
- Tumor Resection
- Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
- Ureteroneocystostomy
- Ureteroureterostomy
- Urethra Repair
- Urethrocystography
- Urodynamic Testing
- Urothelial Cancer Treatment
- Vaginal Cancer Treatment
- Venipuncture
- Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery
- Vitamin Deficiency Anemia Treatment
- Von Willebrand Disease Treatment
- Wedge Resection
- White Blood Cell Transfusion
- Whole Blood Transfusion
- Wide Local Excision
- Young Adult Cancer Treatment
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- IH-POS
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- IH-Open HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna HMO
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Police and Fire Clinic
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- CareFirst NASCO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- OA Plus
- MultiPlan, Inc
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- TRICARE East Prime
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Choice Fund PPO
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- TRICARE for Life East
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- CIGNA PPO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Classic 5000
- IH-POS Plus
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- IH-Open POS II
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- IH-PPO
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- POS OA
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Beech Street PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- CareFirst Administrators
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Choice POS II
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- HealthyBlue PPO
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Network OA
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Blue Choice Advantage
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- IH-Network Only Plus
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Navigate
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Employee Health Plan
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- IH-Indemnity
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-HMO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- IH-EPO Plus
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Medicare FFS
- HighMark
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- CIGNA EPO
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- First Health PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CIGNA Indemnity
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- CareFirst EPO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- UHC Passport
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- United Student Resources
- Medicare Direct
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Sentara Health
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Choice POS
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Aetna Basic
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- First Health PPO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- TRICARE East Select
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgical Oncology
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
Fellowship: Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey (2018)
Fellowship: Emory University Hospital-GME (2016)
Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation (2015)
Medical School: University of Seychelles American Institute of Medicine (2009)