Roshan P. Shah MD, JD

oshan P. Shah, MD, JD, specializes in hip and knee reconstruction and trained under pioneers in the use of minimally invasive techniques for less pain and faster recovery times. He believes there are many valuable pain-relieving treatments that do not involve surgery. When an operation is needed, he embraces careful surgical techniques with attention to the biological, anatomical, and mechanical restoration that is critical for a pain-free return of function.

Dr. Shah has a particular interest in challenging primary and revision hip and knee replacements, as well as associated fractures and infections. He has worked directly with innovators in the field of complex reconstructive surgery and is passionate about restoring function and a life without pain.

Dr. Shah has made several contributions to research, having published 18 peer-reviewed articles, five textbook chapters and 13 editorials, in addition to giving more than 25 scientific presentations. He served as editor of the University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal and the Yale Journal of Health Law, Policy, and Ethics. He was also an associate editor for the Stanford Law and Policy Review. Dr. Shah has been honored with four research awards, including 1st place at the Orthopaedic Research and Education Fund/Orthopaedic Research Society symposium, 2nd place at the Philadelphia Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Research Symposium, the AO Kathryn Cramer Award, and the University of Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Journal Resident Recognition Award. He holds one provisional patent application for a patient safety device innovation.