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Umair Shah, MD, Internal Medicine, Olympia, WA, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

UmairA.ShahMDMPH

Internal Medicine Olympia, WA

Executive Director / Health Authority - Harris County Public Health

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Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonFellowship, General Medicine/Public Health, 1999 - 2001
  • University of Texas School of Public Health
    University of Texas School of Public HealthMPH, Management / Health Service Organizations, 1999 - 2001
  • University of Texas School of Public Health
    University of Texas School of Public HealthMPH, Management and Policy, 2001
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
    University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonResidency, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1999
  • The University of Toledo College of Medicine
    The University of Toledo College of MedicineClass of 1996
  • Vanderbilt University
    Vanderbilt UniversityBA, Philosophy, 1988 - 1992
  • Vanderbilt University
    Vanderbilt UniversityBA, Philosophy, 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1998 - 2024

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Excellence in Patient Care Award for Hurricane Harvey Response National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation, 2017
  • Media Recognition, Top 17 Tweeters in Harris County Government (listed as #15) Houston Chronicle, 2016
  • Recognition for Response Efforts in Hurricane Katrina Operations - Ten Year Commemoration Harris County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, 2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The 2014 West Nile Virus Outbreak in Houston/Harris County, Texas  
    Martinez D, Murray, KO, Reyna M, Arafat RR, Gorena R, Shah UA, Debboun M, Emerging Infectious Diseases, 1/1/2017
  • Local Health Department�s Journey Toward Health Equity  
    Shah UA, Hadayia JM, Forys LE, Health Equity, 1/1/2017

Abstracts/Posters

  • Hurricane Harvey Response
    Shah U, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), Washington, DC, 1/1/2017
  • Climate and Health: A Local Perspective
    Shah U, American Public Health Association (APHA), Atlanta, GA, 1/1/2017
  • Community Health and Health Equity
    Shah U, AETNA Foundation and National Association of Counties, Atlanta, GA, 1/1/2017
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Other

  • The Role of Public Health and Healthcare in Responses to Hurricane Harvey and Irma 
    Shah U, Congressional Briefing Webinar, Trust for America�s Health (TFAH)
    Washington, DC - 1/1/2017

Press Mentions

  • Public Health Department Issues Flu Warnings
    Public Health Department Issues Flu WarningsMay 17th, 2023
  • Washington State Sees Most Deadly Flu Season in 5 Years, Department of Health Says
    Washington State Sees Most Deadly Flu Season in 5 Years, Department of Health SaysMay 12th, 2023
  • The National COVID Emergency Is over. What Does That Mean in WA?
    The National COVID Emergency Is over. What Does That Mean in WA?May 11th, 2023
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