Selina Shah, MD, is a board-certified sports medicine physician and internal medicine specialist with a passion for integrating her athletic background with her professional knowledge to optimize personalized treatment plans for her patients. With over 30 years of experience as a dancer and a member of the performing arts medicine association, Dr. Shah has a unique perspective on injury, rehabilitation, and performance optimization.
Specialties
Selina Shah's specialties include sports medicine, internal medicine, dance medicine, gymnastics, figure skating, performing arts medicine, and orthopedic surgery evaluation and management. Her expertise in sports medicine allows her to provide detailed evaluations for a wide range of injuries including muscle strains, sprains, bone fractures, and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Shah's dance medicine expertise also helps her to manage the specifics of injury and recovery for professional dancers and ballerinas.
Clinical Experience
Dr. Shah has served as the Team Physician for the USA Figure Skating National Team, the USA Synchronized Swimming National Team, the USA Weightlifting Junior National Team, and Mills College. Her team physician roles involve travel to international competitions, such as the Winter Olympics and World Figure Skating Championships, to provide medical support for athletes. Her experience as a volunteer team physician for the USA Weightlifting Junior National Team and USA Water Ski and Wakeboard National Teams allows her to travel across the United States to various competitions and events.
Educational Background
Selina Shah earned her medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. She completed a sports medicine fellowship at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles in California.
Personal Interests
Dr. Shah's personal interests outside of medicine include dancing, cooking, playing the piano, and spending time with her family.
Professional Memberships
Selina Shah is a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, the American College of Physicians, the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science, and the Performing Arts Medicine Association.
Articles and Presentations
Dr. Shah has published articles in peer-reviewed journals, including original research, and has presented her work at international conferences. Her research interests lie in the area of sports medicine, particularly in the integration of platelet-rich plasma and nonautologous blood-derived products, such as fat grafting.
Media Appearances
Dr. Shah has appeared on various media outlets to discuss her professional interests, including podcasts, television shows, and radio programs. She is frequently quoted in fitness and health-related publications and newspapers.
Certifications
Selina Shah holds certifications as a fellow of the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Pediatrics, the American Board of Family Medicine, the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Professional Achievements
Dr. Shah's professional achievements include being awarded the title of "Outstanding Physician Award" by the California State Legislature and receiving the prestigious Distinguished Clinician Award from the American Academy of Family Physicians. She has also been listed among the top doctors in the San Francisco Business Times Best Doctors Issue and in the Northern California Super Doctors.
Community Engagement
Dr. Shah is actively involved in community health and wellness initiatives, including hosting free health clinics for underserved populations. She is a volunteer at the Healthy Dancer's Clinic in San Francisco.
Selina Shah, MD, is a leading expert in sports medicine with a profound commitment to integrating her athletic background with her professional knowledge. Her expertise in various sports disciplines allows her to provide comprehensive care for her patients. Dr. Shah's dedication to her patients, her community, and the advancement of medical science makes her an invaluable resource in the field of medical athletics.
