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Urvish Shah

Urvish Shah, MD

Gastroenterology

Board Certified
Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About

Professional Statement

While in India, Shah received the equivalent of a U.S. medical degree in 1982 from N.H.L. Municipal Medical College at Gujarat University in Ahmedabad. He completed his residency in internal medicine in 1985 from the same university’s K.M. School of Medicine and Research.

In the United Sates, Shah completed a residency and internship in internal medicine in 1989 at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, and completed a Fellowship in gastroenterology in 1993 at Seton Hall University and University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

Shah was an assistant professor for two years in the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, at Michigan State University until 1995, when he went on to private practice in gastroenterology until 2014.

Most recently, Shah worked for more than two years in gastroenterology at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital in Lansing. He is certified by the American Board of Gastroenterology and the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Shah specializes in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), which focuses on ducts that drain the liver and pancreas. That work includes endoscopic sphincterotomy, biliary stent placement, stone removal including lithotripsy, diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy, diagnostic and therapeutic upper endoscopy and liver biopsy.

Dr. Shah is Board Certified in both Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He joined Oaklawn’s active staff and Oaklawn Gastroenterology in 2016.

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Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Seton Hall University & University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Gastroenterology
  • Residency: Wayne State University, Internal Medicine
  • Medical School: N.H.L. Municipal Medical College at Gujarat University

Insurance

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Reviews

5 of 5 stars

84 Ratings, 46 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2026

    I have to travel a long distance to get to get to Oaklawn Hospital but I do because of Dr Shaw. He always makes it worth the extra miles.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2026

    Patient friendly, explains procedures and answers questions well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2026

    Very informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2026

    Dr. Shah is a very good doctor. He has a great bedside manner and understands family history when it comes to medical issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2026

    We so appreciate Dr Shaw and staff for the personal attention they provide!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2026

    Dr Shah and his team are great! They are personable, fun, and make you feel that they really care about your wellbeing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2026

    Knowledgeable, good manors inform me of procedures and good sense of humor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2026

    Wonderful Doctor, kind, thoughtful and thorough. I would recommend him every time.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2026

    I loved Dr. Shah, I had him twice for procedures this year and he's amazing. Not only is he a great surgeon, he takes time to answer all your questions and never makes you feel he's in a rush.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2026

    He is very personable, takes time to explain, your procedure, results and answer questions. He is the greatest!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2026

    Love him he’s the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2026

    Everyone was very nice and considering.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/2/2026

    Dr. Shah was very professional. He spent time with me to answer questions prior to my colonoscopy. Afterwards he again came and explained what he had found and what it meant in the future. His explanation and answers took away stress and anxiety. I would highly recommend Dr. Shaw.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2026

    So much passion, so much compassion…have been a pharmacist for 40+ years and have never met a doctor like Dr Shah!!! I will recommend him to anyone and everyone who needs a doctor in his field!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/1/2026

    Good bedside manner. Busy but takes time to consult while not rushing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2026

    just first class.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2026

    The group of people in the unit I was in for my treatment are the best. Very professional and caring. Dr Urvish Shah is the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/13/2026

    I come to Oaklawn for Dr Shah. He was my doctor in Lansing area before he transferred to Oaklawn. There is no one better!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2026

    I had an EGD. Everything went smoothly, from preop to post op. The nursing team and Nurse Anesthetist were professional and friendly making the experience as enjoyable as it could be. Dr. Shah is great with a bedside manner that can’t be beat. Oaklawn is MU hospital!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2026

    Every single nurse, anesthetist, and especially my doctor were wonderful. All necessary information was explained clearly and with expertise. I felt comfortable and relaxed from beginning to end. And don’t let me forget registration, she knew exactly what she was doing and treated me with respect.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2026

    Dr Shah and nurses are great. Very nice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2026

    Very cool and friendly hospital in a great little town! Dr Shah, all of the other Dr's, nurses, and everyone we have dealt with were just so awesome! Weird to have a favorite hospital... lol - but this is my choice and team!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/7/2026

    Took time to talk with me both before & after procedure. Answered a couple of questions. Very nice. Procedure process very smooth.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2026

    The hospital and staff were wonderful, and very helpful and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/2/2026

    Everything went good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/12/2026

    Very kind people. Right on schedule. Smooth and time efficient. Dr. Shah is great!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/11/2026

    Efficient, professional, friendly, no surprises or stress. Dr. Shah is so good at communicating and answering questions and his team is like a well oiled machine- the whole experience put me right at ease! Made the very best of a less than optimal situation. I appreciated it and each of them Thank you all so very much!!!��

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/29/2026

    Dr Shah was amazing. My Anesthesiologist was amazing. The nurses were amazing. I was terrified being my first time having a procedure done and they made the whole experience too easy. Great team.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/28/2026

    Doctor is fantastic, Oaklawn hospital on the other hand is awful to deal with their billing. My insurance provider and I have been fighting their deceptive billing practices.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2026

    I always get wonderful care and complete explanations about my results. Everyone is kind and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/4/2026

    Dr. Shah always goes above and beyond! Hes a wonderful surgeon. He makes sure you understand what is going to happen and very informative of the procedure you will have.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/2/2026

    Fast and efficient.. the staff were very friendly and thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/24/2026

    Always a great experience with Dr. Shah, the nurses for pre op are amazing and make you feel so comfortable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    Wonderful facility signing in and registering was easy and quickly taken care of. The entire staff was caring and personable. Dr. Shah has been my doctor for years; I highly recommend Dr Shah; he is very personable, intelligent and knows what he is doing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    Everyone was wonderful, and Doctor Shah is great. He came to talk to me before and after procedure.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/1/2026

    My husband had his procedure at Oaklawn Hospital! The staff was excellent!! I cannot remember the nurse’s name, but I think it was Amanda & Kayla and they were wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Good experience. Friendly and helpful staff, my questions were answered. Dr. Shah is great! No problems.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/24/2026

    Dr. Urvish and his team are awesome! I would highly recommend Dr. Urvish and his staff. They are extremely professional, attentive, and thorough. On the day of the procedure they make everything as comfortable as possible. Dr. resolved my issues quickly with efficient treatment and followed up afterwards. The staff is also very helpful and kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    All the steps in my procedure were explained thoroughly by staff. The results were covered completely by Dr Shah. All staff involved were professional and friendly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Very nice Dr & Nurses

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    I truly love Dr. Shah he's done all my Colonscopys he's a great Dr. He explains everything to you ! I don't know what to do if he ever retires! Thank you Dr. Shah so very much for always taking such awesome care of me!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    They took very good care of my dad

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/10/2025

    The staff, docter and the radiologist are All Fantastic! Thanks again Oaklawn

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    Love Dr Shah! So kind and attuned to his patients. He takes time to explain things and is very respectful. I can’t recommend him enough!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/26/2025

    The procedure went smoothly as I knew it would. Afterwards Dr Shah went over the results making sure I understood He even cracked a joke.��

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/14/2025

    Dr. Shah provides a great experience in spite of the service being a colonoscopy. The team was caring and wonderful. I have confidence in Dr. Shah's experience and skills. I had a wonderful nap during the colonoscopy! Everyone was professional!