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Dr. Rachit Shah MD

Thoracic Surgeon - Pittsburgh, PA

Dr. Rachit Shah specializes in thoracic surgery and general surgery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Details of Dr. Shah's experience as an MD and his 2 hospital affiliations are available on your free doctor report.

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Primary Location for Dr. Shah

Dr. Rachit Shah
UPMC Transitional Care Unit
200 Lothrop St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Rachit Shah identified specializing in Thoracic SurgeryThoracic Surgery
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative care, and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum, and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty. Thoracic surgeons have the knowledge, experience and technical skills to accurately diagnose, operate upon safely, and effectively manage patients with thoracic diseases of the chest. This requires substantial knowledge of cardiorespiratory physiology and oncology, as well as capability in the use of heart assist devices, management of abnormal heart rhythms and drainage of the chest cavity, respiratory support systems, endoscopy, and invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques. No Sub-Specialty. and General SurgeryGeneral Surgery
A surgeon manages a broad spectrum of surgical conditions affecting almost any area of the body. The surgeon established the diagnosis and provides the preoperative, operative, and postoperative care to surgical patients and is usually responsible for the comprehensive management of the trauma victim and the critically ill surgical patient. The surgeon uses a variety of diagnostic techniques, including endoscopy, for observing internal structures, and may use specialized instruments during operative procedures. A general surgeon is expected to be familiar with the salient features of other surgical specialties in order to recognize problems in those areas and to know when to refer a patient to another specialist..

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Shah is affiliated with 2 hospitals:

Michigan Orthopedic Specialty
30671 Stephenson Hwy
Madison Heights, MI

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