Atman Shah, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Atman P. Shah, MD, is an interventional cardiologist who specializes in utilizing minimally invasive, catheter-based techniques. Dr. Shah performs angioplasty, stenting, atherectomy and thrombectomy procedures to treat patients with heart disease. He specializes in caring for patients with complex structural heart disease including atrial septal defects, ventricular septal defects, patent foramen ovale and aortic valve stenosis. Dr. Shah also uses catheter-based treatments to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Dr. Shah's research efforts focus on improving survival rates in patients who have experienced a cardiac arrest or an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack). Additionally, he studies new therapies that can help save heart muscle during a heart attack. Dr. Shah is the primary investigator on a number of large multicenter clinical trials investigating novel medications and devices designed to improve the quality of life in patients with coronary artery and structural heart disease.
Dr. Shah has authored six book chapters and more than 50 abstracts and publications. A dedicated educator, he trains medical students, residents and fellows. He is the recipient of several honors and awards for clinical service, leadership and teaching.
Practice Locations
The University of Chicago Medicine
5841 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine
5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
Year Started Practice
2002
Board Certifications
Cardiovascular Diseases
Internal Medicine
Interventional Cardiology
Nuclear Cardiology
Medical School
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Internship and Residency
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago
Fellowships
Olive View University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) Medical Center (Cardiovascular Disease)
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA (Interventional Cardiology)
Memberships
American College of Cardiology
American Heart Association
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
Language Spoken
English
Office Phone
(773) 702-1372
Office Fax
(773) 702-0241
Office Postal Address
Atman P. Shah, MD
The University of Chicago Medicine
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 6080
Chicago, IL 60637
Related Videos
Video
Advances in the Treatment of Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Dr. Atman P. Shah gives an in-depth presentation on Pulmonary Embolism including the scope of the disease, background, clinical presentation, current treatment recommendations and novel therapies.
