Ajul Shah MD FACS

Hand, Plastic & Reconstructive Microsurgery

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon

1 Capital WayPennington, NJ 08534
Phone+1 848-800-4263
Fax+1 848-800-8611

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Summary

Chief of hand surgery at the Center for Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery

Education & Training

NYU Grossman School of MedicineFellowship, Hand Surgery (Plastic Surgery), 2016 - 2017
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2010 - 2016
University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 2010
Northwestern UniversityBA, Political Science, 2001 - 2005
Northwestern UniversityBA, International Studies, 2001 - 2005

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2018 - 2028
FL State Medical License 2017 - 2027
NJ State Medical License 2019 - 2027
OH State Medical License 2022 - 2026
PA State Medical License 2016 - 2024
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Betsy Winters House Staff Award 2015
APEX Award for Publication Excellence 2014
Resident Physician Power Award Yale School of Medicine, 2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Diaphragmatic Paralysis Following Thoracic Outlet Decompression: An Evaluation of Secondary Phrenic Nerve Reconstruction for Salvage.
Matthew R Kaufman, Ajul Shah, Robert T Nevitt, Reza Jarrahy, Cameron Santoro
Annals of Vascular Surgery. 2026-10-01
Relative Motion Extension Splint for Treatment of Flexor Tendon Adhesions: Proof of Concept.
Nicole Badalyan, Brian Bueno, Alta Fried, Jared Escobar, Brian M Katt
Hand. 2026-04-30
Pain After Brachial Plexus Injury Surgery: Variability in Reporting.
Anna Zakusylo, Aryan Borole, Evan Lobato, Andrew G Baddoo, Diana Vitkovska
Cureus. 2026-01-01

Journal Articles

Oncologic Imaging in Patients Undergoing Breast Reduction
Shah A, Sun A, Sumpio B, Zhu V, Au A, Melendez M, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, 1/1/2016
Simultaneous Expander and Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Reconstruction: Indications and Alloderm Sling Technique for Protecting the Anastomosis
Craig ES, Shah A, Persing S, Salomon J, Fusi S, Plastic and Aesthetic Research, 1/1/2015
Barbed Sutures and Tendon Repair – A Review
Shah A, Rowlands M, Au A, Hand, 1/1/2015

Books/Book Chapters

Craniomaxillofacial Reconstructive and Corrective Bone Surgery - Principles of Internal Fixation Using AO/ASIF Technique
Chapter: Hemifacial Microsomia
Shah A, Patel A, Steinbacher DM.Edition Seco,2013
Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Chapter: Hemifacial Microsomia and Distraction Osteogenesis
Shah A, Patel A, Steinbacher DMThieme2013

Abstracts/Posters

Barbed Sutures and Tendon Repair – A Review
Shah A, Rowlands M, Au A, American Association for Hand Surgery Annual Meeting., Nassau Bahamas, 1/1/2015
Intercostal Blocks in Implant Based Breast Reconstruction Improve Post Operative Outcomes
Ott-Young A, Shah A, Breast Cancer Coordinated Care Conference, Washington, DC, 1/1/2014
PDE-5 Inhibition and Skin Flap Survival in Rats Exposed to Nicotine
Shah A, Pfaff M, Wu W, Steinbacher D, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1/1/2013

Lectures

First CMC Arthritis – A Novel Staging System and Radiographic Analysis of Suture Button Placement
Nassau Bahamas - 1/1/2015
Oncologic Screening in Breast Reduction
Boston, MA - 1/1/2015
PDE-5 Inhibition and Skin Flap Survival in Rats Exposed to Nicotine
Santa Monica, California. - 1/1/2013

Other

CMC Arthroplasty with Suture Button Fixation
Safanda J, Rizzo S, Shah A, Hand-E Video Theater: Tips,Techniques, Pearls. Presented at 75th Annual Meeting of the ASSH
1/1/2015
Resident Video Discussion. "Influence of Training Institution on Academic Affiliation and Productivity Among Plastic Surgery Faculty in the United States”
Shah A, Reis S, Campbell C, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
1/1/2014

Press Mentions

Navigating Through San Marino's Top Hospitals for Brachial Plexus SurgeryAugust 16th, 2023
Nashville, Tennessee’s Elite Hospitals for Brachial Plexus Treatment: Your Ultimate Guide | Medical Tourism Magazine | Medical TravelMay 21st, 2024