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Neal Shah, MD

Cardiology • Cardiac ImagingDirector, Structural Echocardiography
Cardiology Parnassus
415-353-2873
Portrait of Neal Shah
Portrait of Neal Shah
ucsf logo

Neal Shah, MD

Cardiology • Cardiac ImagingDirector, Structural Echocardiography
Cardiology Parnassus
415-353-2873

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About me

Dr. Neal Shah is a cardiologist who specializes in cardiac imaging, including echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart). He cares for patients with a wide range of cardiovascular diseases while focusing particularly on conditions affecting the heart's valves. He directs structural echocardiography services at UCSF.

Shah's research focuses on improving the quality and effectiveness of cardiac imaging services as well as of patient care and health care systems in general. Applying his expertise in analyzing imaging results, he provides treatment guidance to other cardiovascular care providers. He also serves as director of the advanced echocardiography and non-invasive cardiovascular imaging fellowship programs.

Shah earned his medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, where he also served as chief resident. He completed a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at UCLA Medical Center and a fellowship in echocardiography and cardiovascular imaging at Stanford University Medical Center.

He cares for patients with a wide range of cardiovascular diseases but has a particular focus on conditions affecting the heart's valves.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Cardiovascular Disease, American Board of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Dis
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Fellowship

  • Echocardiography, Stanford University Hospitals & Clinics GME
  • Cardiovascular Disease, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, UCLA - Olive View Medical Center - GME

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, UCLA - Olive View Medical Center - GME

Degree

  • MD, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine

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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 17, 2026

      Very happy to have Dr. Shah as my cardiologist.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 17, 2026

      Dr Shah is knowledgeable and helpful.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 9, 2026

      Dr Shah is very friendly Warm informative and comforting. Couldn't ask for a better cardiologist.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 9, 2026

      Both Dr Shah and his assistant were excellent both in information and listening

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 14, 2025

      Excellent discussions with Dr. Shah

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 8, 2025

      Dr Neal Shah is an excellent clinician. He took the time to listen carefully and determined a course of action. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a cardiologist. He was empathetic and able to explain things in a way I could understand.

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