
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout
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
- ABH Medicaid
- ABH Medicare
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna PPO
- Ambetter from Meridian
- Apostrophe
- ASR
- Auto Carriers
- Bankers
- BCBS Complete (Medicaid)
- BCBSM HMO
- BCBSM Medicare Plus Blue
- BCBSM PPO
- BCN Advantage
- BCN HMO
- Beech Street
- Cigna
- Cigna Open Access (Priority Health Nework)
- Cofinity
- First Health
- GEHA
- HAP Medicaid
- HAP Commericial
- HAP Medicare
- HealthPLus
- Mclaren Commercial
- Mclaren Medicaid
- Medicaid MI
- Medicare Part B
- Meridian Choice Commercial
- Meridian Dual Plan
- Meridian Medicaid
- Meridian Medicare
- Molina Commercial
- Molina Medicaid
- Molina Medicare
- Multiplan
- PHCS
- PHP Commercial
- PHP Medicare
- Priority Health Commercial HMO/PPO
- Priority Health Dual Plan
- Priority Health HMA
- Priority Health Medicaid
- Priority Health Medicare
- Railroad Medicare
- Surest UHC
- UHC Commercial
- UHC Community Plan (Medicaid)
- UHC Dual Plan
- UHC Medicare
- University of Michigan Health Plan
- Wellcare
- Work Comp Carriers
Reviews
5 of 5 stars
84 Ratings, 46 ReviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/1/2026
Patient friendly, explains procedures and answers questions well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/1/2026
Very informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/1/2026
We so appreciate Dr Shaw and staff for the personal attention they provide!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/1/2026
Knowledgeable, good manors inform me of procedures and good sense of humor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/1/2026
Wonderful Doctor, kind, thoughtful and thorough. I would recommend him every time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/1/2026
Love him he’s the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2026
Everyone was very nice and considering.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 9/1/2026
Good bedside manner. Busy but takes time to consult while not rushing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2026
just first class.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/12/2026
Dr Shah and nurses are great. Very nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 6/4/2026
The hospital and staff were wonderful, and very helpful and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2026
Everything went good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2026
Very kind people. Right on schedule. Smooth and time efficient. Dr. Shah is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/17/2026
I always get wonderful care and complete explanations about my results. Everyone is kind and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 4/2/2026
Fast and efficient.. the staff were very friendly and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Good experience. Friendly and helpful staff, my questions were answered. Dr. Shah is great! No problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Very nice Dr & Nurses
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed on 2/8/2026
They took very good care of my dad
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
The staff, docter and the radiologist are All Fantastic! Thanks again Oaklawn
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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 starsReviewed 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!