Skip to main content
Nirav Shah, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Palos Heights, IL, Advocate Christ Medical Center

NiravA.ShahMDFAAOS(He/Him)

Orthopaedic Surgery Palos Heights, IL

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Partner, Board Member Parkview Orthopaedic Group. Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery of the Knee Shoulder & Elbow. Adult Reconstruction of the Shoulder. Shoulder Replacement Parkview

Dr. Shah is on Doximity

As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.

  • Connect with other colleagues in the same hospital or clinic
  • Search all U.S. specialist profiles and refer a patient
  • Read the latest clinical news and earn CME/CEU credits

See Dr. Shah's full profile

Already have an account?

Summary

  • Shoulder Knee Elbow
    Arthroscopy Shoulder Knee Elbow
    Shoulder Arthroplasty/Replacement
    Workers Compensation
    Sports Medicine
    Biologics
    Platelet Rich Plasma

Education & Training

  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2008 - 2009
  • Methodist Hospital (Houston)
    Methodist Hospital (Houston)Fellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2008 - 2009
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2003 - 2008
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 2003
  • Northwestern University
    Northwestern UniversityB.S., Biomedical Engineering, 1995 - 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2003 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2017 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2008 - 2011
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top 10 Doctor, Compassionate Doctor Recognition, Patients’ Choice Award Vitals, 0, 0, 0
  • Innovation Corps Teams Program I-CORPs Award National Science Foundation (NSF), 2015
  • Corporate Grant Award for Biomechanical Biceps Tendon Research 2009
  • Join now to see all

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Biomechanical Strain Characteristics of Soft Tissue Biceps Tenodesis and Bony Tenodesis  
    Levin S.D., Wellman D.S., Liu C, Li Y, Ren Y, Shah N.A., Zhang L,G., Journal of Orthopaedic Science, 1/1/2013
  • Scapulothoracic Dissociation with Acromioclavicular Separation: A Case Report Of a Novel Fixation Method  
    Merk B.R., Minihane K.P., Shah N.A., J. Orthop Trauma., 1/1/2008
  • Upper Extremity Dog Bite Wounds & Infections  
    Bach G, Shah NA, Mejia A, Gonzalez MH, Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances, 1/1/2005

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Supramolecular Design of Self-Assembling Nanofibers for Cartilage Regeneration
    Shah, R.N., Shah, N.A., Del Rosario Lim, M.M., Hsieh, C., Nuber, G.W., Stupp, S.I., Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, 1/1/2010
  • Self Assembling Peptide Amphiphiles as an Adjunct to Microfracture for Articular Cartilage Regeneration: An In Vivo Nanotechnology Rabbit Model
    Shah NA, Capito RM, Nuber GW, Stupp SI, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society Conference; International Meeting on Early Intervention for Knee Arthritis (IMUKA), Porto, Portugal, 2008; Maastricht, The Netherlands, 2009, 1/1/2009
  • Lower Incidence and Severity of Heterotopic Ossification with lessInvasive Total Hip Arthroplasty
    Shah NA,Ghate RS, Stulberg SD, International Society for Technology in Arthroplasty (ISTA), Paris, France, 1/1/2007

Lectures

  • Surgeon Perspective on Additive Manufacturing 
    Rosemont, IL - 1/1/2016
  • Treatment Update and Innovation in Work Place Shoulder Injuries 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2016
  • Update on Throwing Shoulder Injuries 
    Palos Heights, IL - 1/1/2016
  • Join now to see all

Other

  • Orthopaedic Knowledge Online Review: Orthopaedic Knowledge Update 8, Knee and Leg – Bone Trauma (Eds. Sarwark JF, Grana WA.) 
    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
    1/1/2006

Press Mentions

  • New, Printable and Flexible Ceramic Bone Grafts Could Be a Game Changer
    New, Printable and Flexible Ceramic Bone Grafts Could Be a Game ChangerJune 18th, 2018
  • Surgeon Seeks Industry Insights on Additive Manufacturing
    Surgeon Seeks Industry Insights on Additive ManufacturingAugust 3rd, 2016
  • A Surgeon Advises OEMs on Additive Manufacturing
    A Surgeon Advises OEMs on Additive ManufacturingAugust 2nd, 2016
  • Join now to see all

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Industry Relationships

  • Advisory Board, KitotechDisclosure: Advisory Board2022 - Present
  • Consultant, Arthrex2016 - Present