Ummara Shah M.D. is an adult Rheumatologist. She attended college at Barnard College in New York City where she earned a degree in biology, graduating cum laude. She then moved to Rochester to attend medical school here at the University of Rochester. Upon graduation she completed her internship at University of Virginia Medical Center and then completed the rest of her internal medicine residency at New York Hospital-Weill Cornell in New York City. She then worked one year as a hospitalist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She completed her fellowship in Rheumatology at New York University, Hospital for Joint Diseases. She has done clinical research in lupus as a resident and as a fellow and has a special clinical interest in Lupus.

Professional Background

Ummara Shah M.D. was born in Long Island, NY but grew up in upstate New York. She attended college at Barnard College in New York City where she earned a degree in biology, graduating cum laude. She then moved to Rochester to attend medical school here at the University of Rochester. Upon graduation she completed her internship at University of Virginia Medical Center and then completed the rest of her internal medicine residency at New York Hospital-Weill Cornell in New York City. She then worked one year as a hospitalist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She completed her fellowship in Rheumatology at New York University, Hospital for Joint Diseases. She has done clinical research in lupus as a resident and as a fellow and has a special clinical interest in Lupus.

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Medicine, Allergy/Immunology and Rheumatology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Rheumatology, New York University Langone Medical Center-GME. 2012 - 2014

Residency, Internal Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell. 2009 - 2011

Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Virginia Medical Center. 2008 - 2009

Education

MD | University of Rochester. 2008

Publications

Journal Articles

On the streets of Thailand: Children not at play

Shah, U.H.; Ishida, K.

Global Pulse: AMSA's International Health Journal. 2006; 2(1).

Pain and function outcomes in systemic lupus erythematosus hip and knee arthroplasty

Shah, U.H.; Mandl, L.; Figgie, M.P.; Goodman, S.M.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.8

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.8

Patient Comments

5.0

Dr Shah is great , she understands my concerns, answers my questions, is very friendly and easy to speak with

Feb 17, 2024

5.0

[...] Dr Shah of course discusses any problematic lab results if they occur I really feel she is a superior dr.

Feb 08, 2024

2.2

[...] I felt like in was in class via lecture mode with her teaching. [...]

Dec 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Shah is an excellent doctor and I love how she treats me like a person.

Nov 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Shah & specialty pharmacist are excellent.

Oct 10, 2023

5.0

Dr Shah is a great doctor. She always listens and provides great advice

Oct 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Shah a caring person

Sep 27, 2023

5.0

I am very pleased with the services and treatment this provider has given me, since our first visit. [...]

Aug 23, 2023

5.0

I feel I have great health care and a wonderful friend in Dr. Shah.

Jul 26, 2023

5.0

Dr. Shah is the best Rhuematologist. She is amazing and always listens to me and explains things very well. She is very thorough and smart. I highly recommend her.

Jul 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Shah is one of the best providers I have ever seen.

May 27, 2023

5.0

Good experience.

Apr 19, 2023

5.0

Dr. Shah has a wonderful manner about her beyond her expertise in her medical field.

Mar 28, 2023

5.0

She listed to my concerns and came up with patient care plan.

Jan 31, 2023

5.0

Will definitely recommend

Oct 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Shah is very caring and compassionate. She is always a joy to see.

Sep 23, 2022

5.0

Very good -- thank you

Jul 05, 2022

5.0

Absolutely respected her knowledge, she had warm personality, was very informed, prepared about my case when she entered the room. Would recommend Dr Shah to anyone

Jul 03, 2022

5.0

Dr Shah is knowledgable of my condition, is compassionate.

May 26, 2022

4.6

I found Dr. Shah to be very knowledgable and caring. My case just so happens to be very complex with many different aspects, so it is difficult to pinpoint a diagnosis and a path forwards. I believe it will be very important for all of my providers/Doctors to communicate and try to figure out what's currently happening. Because I don't know. [...]

Apr 13, 2022

5.0

Dr. Shah is always respectful and listens to my concerns. She explains treatment options and lets me make the final decision. If she has concerns with my decision on treatment, she expresses them in a clear and understanding way. I appreciate her respect immensely!

Apr 05, 2022

1.8

I found her very snarky and rude - She was no help and showed no understanding at all.

Apr 01, 2022

5.0

Love Dr. Shah! A "10" in every category!

Feb 14, 2022

Dt. Shah is an outstanding doctor who cares, is professional, and knowledgeable.

Feb 07, 2022