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CARDIOLOGY
Dr. Vinod K. Shah
Dr. Vinod K. Shah is a Board Certified Internist and Board Certified Cardiologist. He received his medical degree from Bombay University and completed his cardiology training at Georgetown Hospital and Virginia Hospital. Dr. Shah relocated to Southern Maryland 30 years ago with his wife, Dr. Ila Shah, a Pediatrician and his brother, Dr. U.K. Shah, a Gastroenterologist, and together they founded Shah Associates. Apart from being a well known Cardiologist in Southern Maryland and Washington, D.C., Vinod has worked very closely with many community organizations such as St. Mary’s Ryken High School, St. Mary’s College and the Rotary Club of Charlotte Hall. His passion is to provide the best healthcare with an emphasis on the early detection and prevention of diseases.
Dr. Adinath Patil
Dr. Adinath Patil has been with Shah Associates since 1979
and is Board Certified in Cardiology as well as Internal Medicine.
"I enjoy taking care of the people of Southern Maryland"
says Dr. Patil, "and I get a lot of satisfaction in helping
my patients deal with their cardiac conditions and maintain
a healthy lifestyle." Adinath completed his internship
and residency at City Hospital in New York City and his Cardiology
Fellowship at the Deborah Heart - Lung Institute in New Jersey.
He is a proud father of three grown children. In his spare
time he enjoys walking, hiking and spending time with his
family. In addition, he likes reading history books, keeping
up with current world events and visiting national parks.
Dr. Mahesh P. Shah
Dr. Mahesh Shah received his medical degree from the T.N.
Medical College in Bombay, India. Before coming to Shah Associates
in 1983, he did his Cardio-vascular fellowship at D.C. General
Hospital. "My passion is to help people prevent heart
diseases and their complications. I was very clear in my mind
and in my heart that I have always wanted to be a doctor.
I'm so glad that my dream has been realized and I am able
to help people," says Dr. Shah. Mahesh extends his love
of medicine to other countries as well. He has a keen interest
in visiting medical camps in other parts of the world as well
as learning about different cultures.
Dr. Anil K. Shah
"I enjoy the personal interaction I have with patients
and sharing a laugh or two" states Dr. Anil K. Shah,
Cardiologist with Shah Associates, "in addition to the
early detection and primary prevention of serious cardiac
disease." Dr. Shah is board certified in both Cardiology
and Internal Medicine though his concentration is on Cardiology.
He is in his 11th year of practice with Shah Associates. "Dr.
A.K." as he is known to his patients, completed his residency
at Mercy Catholic Medical Center in Darby, PA and his cardiology
fellowship at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond.
In his leisure time, Dr. A.K. enjoys spending time with his
wife, Dr. Beena Shah and their two young sons. He also enjoys
a good game of cricket or ping pong.
Dr. Amish V. Shah
Dr. Amish Shah earned his medical degree at the University
of Maryland and now specializes in Cardiology. Amish completed
his Internal Medicine residency at Hahnemann University Hospital
in Philadelphia and completed his Cardiology training at Albert
Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center in
New York. Growing up in Southern Maryland, Amish is happy
to be home and able to give back to the community that helped
raise him. Dr. Shah has taken an active role in learning the
newest treatments in medicine as well as integrating the latest
technology in providing the best patient care. In his spare
time, Amish enjoys watching movies, playing tennis, going
to Redskins games and spending time with his wife Arpana,
their 3 year old son, Samir, and their 1 year old daughter,
Neelam.
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CHILD PSYCHIATRY
Dr. Deepak K. Shah
Information will be provided soon.
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DERMATOLOGY
Dr. Arpana Shah
Dr. Arpana Shah graduated from the Medical College of Pennsylvania
where she earned her medical degree in Dermatology. Prior
to working for Shah Associates, Arpana completed her residency
at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and later worked
in a private practice in New Jersey. What Dr. Shah enjoys
most about medicine is being able to interact with her patients.
In her spare time, Arpana enjoys reading, listening to music
and spending time with her husband Amish, their 3 year old
son, Samir, and their 1 year old daughter, Neelam. In addition
to practicing Dermatology, Arpana is trained in classical
Indian dance and loves performing and choreographing various
dances.
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ENDOCRINOLOGY
Dr. Anupam Srivastava
Dr. Anupam Srivastava earned his medical degree in Endocrinology
at the University College of Medical Sciences in New Delhi,
India. He particularly treasures the new and interesting facts
he learns from his patients by interacting with them on a
regular basis. Dr. Srivastava also takes any opportunity to
travel to new places, try various cuisines, listen to the
latest music and meet people of diverse cultures. In his spare
time, Anupam likes to play racquetball and volleyball.
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FAMILY MEDICINE
Dr. James "Pat" Jarboe
Dr. Jarboe has been practicing Family Medicine for 46 years
since earning his medical degree from the University of Maryland.
"Pat", as he is referred to by his patients, enjoys
talking and checking up on his patients to make sure they
are doing well. When asked about one thing that most people
may not know about him, Pat jokingly responded "Most
people do not like being bald - I love being bald! It's a
great conversation starter!" Another great conversation
starter, although Pat's modestly would never allow him to
bring it up, is his charity work in Guatemala. This is only
one of many projects that he takes on for charity - a real
humanitarian.
Dr. John Fenwick
Dr. Fenwick has been practicing Family Medicine for 45 years
after graduating from the St. Louis University School of Medicine.
Before joining Shah Associates 15 years ago, he was a United
States Navy Flight Surgeon from 1960 to 1962, and had a private
practice from 1963 to 1990. "What I like best about being
a doctor is the patients - each patient has a different story
and I have enjoyed helping every one," said Dr. Fenwick.
Aside from being a doctor John enjoys flying high in the sky,
as he's been a private airline pilot for 10 years.
Dr. Robert K. Bauer
Dr. Bauer has been practicing Family Medicine for 33 years
after graduating from the University of Maryland School of
Medicine. Prior to joining Shah Associates, Robert had a private
practice in Mechanicsville for 20 years. Over the years, he
has developed long lasting relationships with his patients,
and enjoys keeping in touch with them. In his spare time,
he likes to relax on the golf course or go fishing. This sports
enthusiast even attended college on a full athletic scholarship!
Dr. John L. Bennet
Dr. John Bennet earned his medical degree from Georgetown
University in Washington, D.C. and has been practicing Family
Medicine for over 25 years. He completed his post graduate
training at Worcester City Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts
and later began a private practice before joining Shah Associates.
Dr. Bennet feels that the best part of his practice is the
contact he has with people and intellectual challenges that
he receives from every case with which he has to deal. At
home John, a family man, enjoys spending time with his family
and also has a great interest in history.
Dr. Roy Bunales
Dr. Bunales began his career as a General Practitioner once
earning his medical degree from the University of the Philippines.
Roy completed his post graduate training at the Michael Reese
Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago, IL. He has been practicing
for over 36 years and likes helping patients restore their
health and increase their quality of life. Away from the office,
Roy enjoys listening to music, appreciating art and is also
an amateur photographer.
Dr. Jeffrey Brown
Dr. Brown received his medical degree from the George Washington
University and has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.
Prior to joining Shah Associates, he had been practicing Family
Medicine as a solo practitioner as well as in the United States
Navy. Jeffrey feels that helping patients understand their
bodies, when we are most prone to illnesses and the best ways
to protect ourselves from various diseases is extremely important
- "prevention is the best defense" is his motto.
In his spare time, he enjoys scuba diving and reading.
Dr. Mike Szkotnicki
Dr. Szkotnicki earned his medical degree from the Milton
S. Hershey Medical Center at Penn State and currently practices
Family Medicine at Shah Associates. After graduating from
the "chocolate capital of the world", Mike completed
his post graduate training at the Naval Region Medical Center
in Jacksonville, Florida. Prior to joining Shah Associates,
Dr. Szkotnicki was a Medical Officer at Pax River and Director
of Emergency Medicine at St. Mary's Hospital. In 1992 he founded
the Breton Medical Center and continued his practice for 8
years before joining Shah Associates. Mike enjoys holding
long term relationships with his patients and welcomes the
element of surprise that is often associated with being a
doctor. "You never know what is going to come through
that door!" says Dr. Szkotnicki. In his spare time he
enjoys spending time with his antique toy collection.
Dr. Archana Gupta
Dr. Archana Gupta graduated from St. George's School of Medicine
and specializes in Family Medicine. Archana came to Shah Associates
straight after completing her residency. When asked what she
likes most about practicing medicine, she said "I love
meeting new and different people. It's so amazing the various
anecdotes and tidbits you can learn about patients and their
families. It's almost as if I learn something new from each
individual." In her spare time, Dr. Gupta enjoys exercising
regularly playing volleyball, and hang gliding.
Dr. Narasimham V. Iswara
Dr. Narasimham V. Iswara graduated from Andhra Medical College
and later practiced Family Medicine at the Texas Tech University
Health Science Center. Before practicing Family Medicine with
Shah Associates, he was a medical officer in the Indian Navy
and a member of the Trauma House staff. His bedside manner
is gentle as he believes that the "personal touch"
of a doctor is what places a patient at ease. In his spare
time Dr. Iswara enjoys playing ping pong and traveling.
Dr. Karen Bauer
Dr. Karen Bauer grew up in Southern Maryland and has recently
joined Shah Associates at her father, Dr. Robert J. Bauer's,
office in Mechanicsville. Karen earned her medical degree
at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed
her residency in Family Practice at Christiana Care in Wilmington,
Delaware. Dr. Bauer's interests included women's health, pediatrics,
adult medicine, sports medicine, dermatology and geriatrics.
At her Mechanicsville office, she practices office gynecology,
adolescent medicine, immunizations, well visits and the management
of chronic diseases.
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GASTROENTEROLOGY
Dr. Umed K. Shah
Dr. Umed K. Shah is one of the founders of Shah Associates and is a Board Certified Internist and Board Certified Gastroenterologist. He is affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital and an Assistant Clinical Professor at Georgetown University Hospital. He has been Vice-President of Shah Associates M.D., L.L.C. since 1976, and an Associate of the Tri-County Endoscopy Center since 1989. Dr. Shah manages several Clinical Trials with multiple pharmaceutical companies. He is a member of the St. Mary's County Medical Society, and is very active in many national and international charitable organizations. Dr. Shah still remembers his first patient he treated in St. Mary's County in 1975, and is referred to as "Dr. UK" by many of his patients. He enjoys spending time with his wife Shaku and his three children. He likes to play volleyball, shoot pool, read and travel.
Dr. Nayan Shah
Dr. Nayan Shah has been practicing Gatroenterology since
1984 in Southern Maryland with Shah Associates after completing
his residency and post-graduate training at Mercy Catholic
Medical Center in Darby, Pennsylvania. He is board certified
in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Nayan is very active
in many national and international charitable organizations.
According to Dr. Shah the most rewarding part of practicing
medicine is the early detection of potentially serious problems
such as colo-rectal cancer and following the patient through
to a positive outcome. Dr. Shah is a family man with two sons.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and
two sons, taking photographs and playing tennis.
Dr. Atul Shah
Dr. Atul Shah earned his medical degree at Seth GS Medical
College in India. He has been practicing Gastroenterology
for 25 years and finds it extremely rewarding when he can
help alleviate his patient's ailments. In his spare time,
Atul enjoys listening to music, exercising on a regular basis
and hiking. He is a passionate nature lover…he feels
that going hiking and seeing the beauty of nature is truly
one of the most amazing experiences a person can have.
Dr. Anil G. Kankaria
Dr. Anil Kankaria, board certified Gastroenterologist and
Internist has been with Shah Associates since 2001. Prior
to joining the group, Dr. Kankaria was in private practice
in Northern Virginia. "Dr. K." as he is known to
his patients, completed his residency at Princes George's
Hospital Center in Cheverly, MD and his GI fellowship at Georgetown
University Hospital. What he enjoys most in medicine is treating
patients with conditions of the stomach, esophagus, pancreas
and colon as well as liver problems such as hepatitis. Dr.
K and his wife have three children. In his free time he enjoys
sports and various activities with his kids. He is also an
avid volleyball, tennis and bridge player.
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GERONTOLOGY & INTERNAL MEDICINE
Dr. Anwar Munshi
Dr. Munshi specializes in Internal Medicine and Geriatric
Care. He earned his medical degree from Grane Medical College
in Bombay, India. Dr. Munshi said, "I love practicing
medicine. It's the only profession which allows you to excel
in your field while helping other people get better."
Dr. Rita B. Jhaveri
Dr. Rita Jhaveri earned her medical degree at Surat Government
Medical College in India; she now specializes in Internal
Medicine and Geriatrics. Prior to coming to Shah Associates,
Rita worked as an E.R. physician at St. Joseph's Hospital
and The Nicolai Medical Center in New Jersey. In medicine,
she gets the most pleasure from the feeling she gets when
she sees her patients aging gracefully and living independently.
She is also learning about holistic medicine as an alternative
to traditional medicine. There are many advantages of holistic
medicine, such as a means to avoid stress, develop a healthy
attitude, and build spirituality. In her leisure time, Dr.
Jhaveri performs Yoga, likes to cook new foods and enjoys
taking long nature walks.
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GYNECOLOGY
Dr. Laurence Polsky
Dr. Larry Polsky, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.O.G., is a Board Certified
Gynecologist with Shah Associates. Dr. Polsky has been practicing
gynecology for the past 15 years. Before joining Shah Associates,
he practiced obstetrics and gynecology at Kaiser Permanente
in the San Francisco area and with OB/GYN of St. Mary's in
Leonardtown. He attended the University of Maryland - M.D.
and Johns Hopkins University - M.P.H. "I have always
felt privileged that my patients trust me with their well-being"
says Dr. Polsky. "In return, I try my best to listen
to their problems, help maintain and improve their health
and teach them how to prevent illness in the future".
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HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY
Dr. Gurdeep Chhabra
Dr. Chhabra joined Shah Associates in 1997. He received his
Medical Degree from Gauhati University and completed his internship
in 1988 at Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi, India. He completed
his Internal Medicine residency in 1993 at Prince George's
Hospital and completed his fellowship at Washington Hospital
Center in Washington, DC in Hematology/Oncology in 1996. He
is currently the Medical Director at the Cancer Recovery Center
at the Philip J. Bean Medical Center and the Medical Director
for Outpatient Infusion Services at St. Mary's Hospital. He
continues to be active at Prince George's Hospital and Washington
Hospital Center where he has been on the teaching staff for
Medical Residents and has received awards for teaching for
the last six years. In addition to General Oncology, his specialization
includes breast cancer, lung cancer and Lymphoproliferative
disorder. He also consults patients with hematological issues
such as anemia, thrombocytopenia, Myelodysplastic syndrome
and Myeloproliferative disorders. In his spare time, he enjoys
watching movies, running, racquetball and especially enjoys
gambling.
Dr. Nikhil Uppal
Dr. Nikhil Uppal specializes in Hematology/Oncology at Shah
Associates after completing his post graduate training at
the University of Rochester in New York. Prior to his move
to Rochester, he attended the Sir Byramjee Jeejeebhoy Medical
College in Pune, India. Nikhil enjoys every aspect of medicine
and the care of patients. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling,
hiking, reading and spending time with his wife and their
new baby boy.
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INTERNAL MEDICINE
Dr. Bhaskar Jhaveri
After graduating from M.S. University in Baroda, India, Dr.
Jhaveri completed his post graduate training at United Hospital
in New Jersey. He has been practicing Internal Medicine at
Shah Associates for over 20 years, and he is proud of his
ability to provide comprehensive medical care to Southern
Maryland's adult population. In his spare time, he enjoys
swimming. Bhaskar also has a deep interest in alternative
medicine; he is a certified yoga instructor and happily teaches
yoga at the St. Mary's Hospital.
Dr. Mary Kramer
Dr. Mary Kramer attended the University of Maryland School
of Medicine and has been in the field of medicine for 30 years.
Before joining Shah Associates, Mary worked in the public
health field for 10 years. Dr. Kramer joked, "My favorite
aspect of practicing medicine is filling out forms for HMO's
and insurance companies. Just kidding, I really love the interaction
I have with my patients." In her spare time, she likes
to go hiking, camping and gardening.
Dr. David Federle
David completed medical school at the George Washington University
in 1982. He then completed internships and residencies in
Internal Medicine at the University of Louisville. After serving
3 years in the United States Public Health Service to fulfill
his medical school scholarship obligations, he worked as a
physician at the National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute
at the National Institutes of Health. He later moved to Southern
Maryland in 1989 to practice in an area of Maryland that he
loves. Dr. Federle is interested in all areas of adult medicine.
Dr. Avani Shah
Dr. Avani Shah began practicing Internal Medicine after earning
her medical degree from N.H.L. Municipal Medical College in
Ahmedabad, India. She completed her residency in India and
the United States and has been practicing since 1995. The
aspect of medicine that she finds most appealing is the look
of a patient who she has been able to help and heal. In addition
to medicine, Avani is a great music and sports lover. She
is trained in classical Indian dance, likes to "tickle
the ivories" on her piano and enjoys playing tennis.
Dr. Dhiren Shah
Dr. Dhiren Shah earned his medical degree at the Municipal
Medical College of India and completed his fellowship in India
as well. In his spare time, Dhiren enjoys reading, traveling,
running, and playing any racquet sports, such as tennis and
racquetball.
Dr. Chandra B. Sajja
Dr. Sajja graduated from Guntur Medical College in India.
In America, he did his internship and residency in Internal
Medicine at Providence Hospital, affiliated with George Washington
University in Washington, D.C. In addition to specializing
in Internal Medicine, Chandra is a specialist in Clinical
Hypertension. He is currently Vice-chief of Medicine at St.
Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. Dr. Sajja takes pride
in being able to help those patients who are suffering from
acute illnesses.
Dr. Manoj Panwala
Dr. Manoj Panwala graduated from St. George's School of Medicine
and specializes in Internal Medicine. He takes pride in being
able to help people improve their health and the quality of
their lives. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis and
windsurfing. This thrill seeker even loves to partake in activities
such as hang gliding!
Dr. Rajbinder Gill
Raj earned his medical degree from the State University of
New York and has specialized in Internal Medicine. He is the
Chief of Medicine at St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, MD.
He is also a Clinical Instructor, Faculty of Medicine at University
of Maryland. "I find practicing medicine a challenging
and rewarding experience. Our goal is to provide every patient
the best care to improve the quality of life," says Dr.
Gill. In his spare time, Raj enjoys playing volleyball, skiing,
and soccer.
Dr. Rakhi Krishnan
Dr. Rakhi Krishnan earned her medical degree at the Patna
Medical College in India and now specializes in the study
and treatment of Infectious Diseases. Prior to joining Shah
Associates, Rakhi practiced at the All India Institute of
Medical Sciences. She deals with many infectious diseases
including HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, Lyme diseases & other tick-borne
diseases; Dr. Krishnan receives the most pleasure when she
is able to see her patients getting better right before her
eyes. On weekends, she enjoys reading and participating in
all outdoor activities.
Dr. Dhananjay V. Bhavsar
Dr. Bhavsar specializes in Internal Medicine and Primary
Care. He graduated from Pramukh Swami Medical College in India.
Once he arrived in the U.S., Dhananjay practiced medicine
at St. Barnabas Hospital, affiliated with Cornell University,
in New York. In his spare time, Dr. Bhavsar enjoys playing
volleyball and tennis, listening to music and traveling with
his wife and 3 daughters.
Dr. Shahid Siddiqui
Dr. Shahid Siddiqui earned his medical degree from the Health
Science Center in Kuwait. After arriving in the United States
he completed his residency at the Medical College of Georgia
and earned a Masters in Health Sciences at Johns Hopkins University,
after which he began practicing Internal Medicine. Due to
his strong desire to learn about changes in the medical field,
Shahid constantly keeps up with the newest technology and
management practices in medicine and patient care. He also
conducts research studies at Georgetown University. In his
free time, Dr. Siddiqui likes to exercise and keep fit.
Dr. Suresh Patel
Dr. Suresh Patel recently joined Shah Associates to team
up with Dr. John Fenwick. Dr. Patel completed his residency
in Internal Medicine at Northeast Pennsylvania Hospital, affiliated
with Drexel University, where he was recognized as "Best
Resident Physician". Prior to coming to the United States,
Dr. Patel attended B.J. Medical College and practiced at Civil
Hospital, one of Asia's largest Hospitals. In his spare time,
Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with his wife Chandrika, and
his two children, Reema and Neil in their Wildewood home.
He also likes playing a variety of sports, including volleyball
and cricket.
Dr. Nasim Ahmed Khan
Dr. Khan attended Medical School at the All India Institute
of Medical Sciences, in New Delhi, India and practices Internal
Medicine at Shah Associates. He completed his post graduate
training at Wright State University School of Medicine in
Dayton, Ohio and Wayne State University School of Medicine
in Detroit, Michigan. Nasim later became a medical consultant
for Al Noor Specialist Hospital in Saudi Arabia as well as
the Faridabad Medical Center and Sunflag Hospital & Research
Center in Faridabad, India. Dr. Khan finds the practice of
medicine especially gratifying when he is able to provide
relief to his ailing patients. He consistently stimulates
his intellect and updates his medical knowledge in order to
be a "problem solver" for his patients as well as
share his knowledge with the rest of the medical community.
Dr. Khan has written more than 80 health related articles
(including a weekly column) in different newspapers in India.
When he's not in the office or writing articles, Nasim enjoys
brushing up on his public speaking skills, reading non-fiction
books and watching comedy movies.
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NEUROLOGY
Dr. Beena Shah
"The brain used to be called the "magic box"
with lots of mysteries hidden in it which even the medical
community was unaware of, " states Dr. Beena Shah, neurologist
here at Shah Associates. "In the last two decades with
significant development in the field of neurological disorders
and their treatment, its like this 'magic box' is slowly opening
up revealing its secrets about the human brain and its function.
With its help, people with neurological disorders are able
to improve their quality of life". Dr. Shah has been
practicing with Shah Associates since 1995. She did her internship
at St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore and her residency at the
Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. "I am proud
to be a part of treating patients with disorders such as Alzheimer's
disease, stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis,
myasthenia gravis as well as headaches, back pain, etc."
states Dr. Shah. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending
time with her husband, Dr. A.K. Shah and their two young sons.
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PEDIATRICS
Dr. Ila Shah
Dr. Ila Shah is one of the founders of Shah Associates and has been practicing pediatric medicine for 40 years after earning her degree at Bombay University. She loves spending time with children and works hard at helping sick kids feel better as quickly as possible. Ila has been a prominent member of her community. She has been a past Chief of Medical Staff and a member of the Board of Directors for St. Mary’s Hospital. Dr. Shah is also the former president of the Rotary Club of Charlotte Hall. She has been and continues to actively participate in matching grants for the treatment of disabled children. In her spare time, Dr. Shah enjoys swimming, playing bridge, gardening, traveling and spending time with her grandson, Samir and her granddaughter, Neelam.
Dr. Mohamed F. O. Lafeer
Dr. Lafeer has been practicing General Pediatrics at Shah
Associates for 30 years; he is also the current medical director
for performance improvement and quality assurance at Shah
Associates. Dr. Lafeer attended medical school at the University
of Ceylon, in Sri Lanka and completed his pediatric residency
at the D.C General Hospital in Washington, D.C. He has taken
many high positions to help his community including Chairman
for the Department of Pediatrics and Chief of Medical Staff
at St. Mary's Hospital. He is certified by the American Board
of Pediatrics, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
and is a member of the American College of Physician executives.
Dr. Lafeer takes pride in his community activities. He is
a provider of healthcare for patients and helps them regardless
of their economic status and ability to pay. He is also an
active member of the Leonardtown Rotary Club. You can visit Dr. Lafeer's website here:
http://www.shahpeds.medem.com
Dr. Denyse R. Bailey
Dr. Denise Bailey earned her medical degree from the University
of Maryland School of Medicine and completed her post graduate
training at Schneider Children's Hospital at North Shore -
LIJ Health System in New Hyde Park, NJ. She works in the Pediatrics
department at Shah Associates and loves working with children.
In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, watching movies,
reading and shopping.
Dr. Beena Khetpal
Dr. Khetpal completed attended Medical School at Pt. JNM
Medical College in India. After earning her medical degree,
she completed her post graduate training at Howard University
Hospital in Washington D.C. Beena find the most joy in practicing
medicine when she can "see the kids smiling again after
they have gotten better from their sickness and watching them
grow into healthy young adults." In her spare time, she
enjoys reading, gardening, knitting quilts and playing tennis.
Dr. Fahmi Fahmi (and Internal Medicine)
Dr. Fahmi began specializing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine
after earning his degree from the University of Khartoum in
Sudan. He has always enjoyed the many different interactions
with his patients and helping them get back on their feet
after they have been ill. When Fahmi is away from the office,
he enjoys relaxing on a lake with a fishing pole or getting
creative with his woodworking hobby.
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PSYCHIATRY
Dr. Aruna Patil
Dr. Aruna Patil graduated from Grant Medical College in Mumbai,
India and has been practicing Psychiatry since 1970. From
17 years, she held a solo practice while at the same time
practicing part time at a mental health clinic. She finds
satisfaction in helping people relieve their own suffering.
Aruna is a light hearted woman who loves to laugh and make
people laugh. Dr. Patil enjoys playing tennis, playing cards,
and cooking. At this time, she's even learning to play an
old Indian musical instrument called the tabla, which is a
pair of Indian drums played with the hands and fingers.
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PULMONARY/SLEEP MEDICINE
Dr. Kiran Mehta
Dr. Kiran Mehta completed his residency training at Wayne
State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan and
a fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine at Norwalk/Yale University
School of Medicine in Norwalk, Connecticut. Dr. Mehta is Board
Certified in Pulmonary Medicine, Sleep Medicine and Internal
Medicine. He began his practice with Shah Associates in 1991.
Currently, he serves as the Medical Director of the expanding
Philip J. Bean Medical Center Sleep Lab, as well as the Chief
of Medicine at St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland.
Kiran is an educator and a true humanitarian; his main emphasis
is health education and community service here in Southern
Maryland and abroad. He is an active member of the Leonardtown
Rotary Club and a member of the Community Health Advisory
Committee of St. Mary's County.
Dr. Jyoti D. Shah
Dr. Jyoti Shah is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine. She received her medical degree from the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College. Jyoti completed her residency at Washington Hospital Center and her fellowship in pulmonary care and critical care medicine at George Washington University Hospital. Dr. Shah feels that “Medicine is a very rewarding and satisfying career. At the end of the day, you really feel that you have accomplished something.” In her spare time, Jyoti enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, ages 9 and 3. She also loves cooking and learning new recipes.
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RADIOLOGY
Dr. Halappa G. Hakkal
Dr. Hakkal is a diplomat of the American Board of Radiology.
He is also a member of the American College of Radiology,
the Radiologic Society of North America and the Maryland State
Medical Society (Med-Chi). After completing his residency
in Radiology, Halappa served as a full time faculty member
in the capacity of clinical associates' professor at Georgetown
University Hospital, in Washington, D.C. before entering into
a private practice. Halappa has been with Shah Associates
since 1990. "Medical imaging by using x-rays, ultrasound,
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and isotope studies have
all become components of standard medical care," says
Dr. Hakkal. "I am proud to play my part as a diagnostic
radiologist." Apart from his medical practice, he enjoys
spending time with his family, traveling and hiking.
Dr. Murugusundaram Veeramani
Dr. Veeramani specializes in Radiology and Neuroradiology.
He graduated from Bangalore Medical College in India. Later,
he did his residency at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston,
IL and then his fellowship at the Northwestern University
in Chicago, IL. According to Dr. Veeramani, what he likes
about practicing Radiology is that "…every x-ray
tells a different story. I love my job, making a difference
in people's lives, and keeping up with the ever changing nature
of Radiology." An interesting fact about Dr. Veeramani
is that he can speak 5 different languages! In his spare time,
he enjoys watching and playing cricket, a popular sport in
Europe and Asia. He also enjoys listening to music and watching
films.
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GENERAL AND VASCULAR SURGERY
Dr. John Harvey
Dr. Harvey earned his medical degree from the University
of Edenburgh in Scotland and now specializes in General Surgery
and Vascular Surgery. Dr. John Harvey lightheartedly said
"Most people don't know that I am actually from England.
They can't place the accent…maybe some of the Scottish
accent crept in when I went to University." Before joining
Shah Associates, John completed his residency in General Surgery
at Montefiore Medical Center in New York and his fellowship
at Englewood Hospital in Vascular Surgery in New Jersey. What
he enjoys most about medicine is helping a wide variety of
patients overcome diverse problems. In his spare time, Dr.
Harvey enjoys collecting unusual items, playing tennis, listening
to music and reading about cars.
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ALLIED HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
Dianne Nichols, PA-C
Dianne joined Shah Associates after graduating from the Howard
University in 1997. She works with Dr. Jarboe as a team and
feels that together, they are "able to provide quality
healthcare to a large number of our area residents."
Prior to joining Shah Associates, Dianne worked in the city
government, was a full time mother and was very involved in
her community and charitable projects. Dianne has always been
personable and thoroughly enjoys her contact with the patients,
getting to know them as individuals and addressing their various
needs and concerns. When asked about an interesting fact that
many people may not know about her she responded "I was
raised on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, and currently have a
flock of chickens! I'll always be a country girl."
Cheryl Wyatt, CRNP
Cheryl Wyatt works in the Family Practice department at Shah
Associates. She attended Widener University, where she earned
both her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing and her Master's
of Science in Nursing. Prior to joining Shah Associates she
worked in the Stepdown Unit at the Washington Hospital School
of Nursing, in the Intensive Care and Post Critical Care Units
at the West Jersey Health System and in the Cardiac Catheterization
Laboratory at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Growing up on
a dairy farm in Southwestern, PA and being around many animals,
Cheryl developed an affinity for all living beings and truly
enjoys teaching patients what they should know about their
own bodies to stay healthy. In her spare time, she enjoys
gardening, exercising, spinning, boating and virtually any
other outdoor activities.
Stuart Barnes, PA-C
Stuart has been practicing primary care for 22 years after
and graduated from King's College. Prior to joining Shah Associates,
he served as a paramedic for 10 years. He truly appreciates
his patients' enthusiasm when he helps and educates them on
what to do and what not to do to allow them to have the healthiest
lifestyle. Stuart enjoys playing music, baseball and gardening,
as well as refurbishing antiques.
Mark Mozingo, PA-C
Mark began practicing in the Urgent Care Center at Shah Associates,
after earning his degree at the Mountain State University
in West Virginia. The aspect of medicine that Mark enjoys
the most is making people feel better. When he is away from
the office, he enjoys taking care of his boat and shooting
pool.
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