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.

Certified Specialties

Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine

Rheumatology - American Board of Internal Medicine

Faculty Appointments

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

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

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

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

Internship, Internal Medicine, UVA Health 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

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.8

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.8

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.8

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.8

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9

Patient Comments

5.0

Dr Shah is a phenomenal provider. She always makes time for my questions, explains and provides assistance.

Sep 14, 2025

5.0

Always listens to my concerns and acts upon them quickly. Very professional and shows she cares.

Sep 09, 2025

5.0

I love Dr Shah. She listened to me.And she answered all my questions.

Aug 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shah is always amazing. Ive been seeing her since 2015. I travel [...] to see her. I couldn't ask for a better Dr.

Aug 14, 2025

5.0

Very kind and understanding

Jul 31, 2025

5.0

I recommend Dr Shah frequently. She's wonderful

Jul 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shah always explains what is going on with my condition. She answers my questions & listens to my concerns.

Jul 25, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shah was knowledgeable, concerned and very pleasant. She asked appropriate questions and gave good explanations. As a Registered Nurse I appreciated her caring professionalism

Jul 25, 2025

4.6

Dr. Shah is wonderful. Patient, compassionate, knowledgeable, thorough, and helpful.

Jul 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Shah is amazing

Jul 02, 2025

5.0

Very thorough. Very friendly and listens carefully. Can't ask for more---Dr Shah far exceeds my hopes. Absolutely wonderful to have her on my medical team!!

May 12, 2025

5.0

The resident did an excellent job! Dr. Shah is kind and good at explaining things

Apr 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Shah is amazing, so through. Listen to your concerns.

Apr 12, 2025

5.0

I saw both a fellow and my doctor -- they were both outstanding

Apr 11, 2025

5.0

Always professional

Apr 11, 2025

5.0

Amazing Doctor!

Apr 11, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and caring

Feb 06, 2025

5.0

I was impressed with the doctors interest in my concerns.

Jan 23, 2025

4.8

Dr. Shah is always pleasant and helpful. I do believe she cares deeply for her patients.

Jan 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shah has always been professional and compassionate.

Jan 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shah and the MA were excellent. Dr. Shah was very empathetic. She was clear, concise and thorough and answered my questions before I even asked due to her excellent explanations.

Jan 14, 2025

5.0

Dr. Shah is an excellent doctor, and very supportive.

Dec 15, 2024

5.0

The only doctors that listen and try to help me with my situation

Dec 14, 2024

5.0

Listened, clear information, not rushed

Nov 02, 2024

4.8

Dr. Shah was very thorough and definitely reviewed my chart prior to the visit. She also asked about my personal life. It was a great and helpful appointment.

Oct 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Shah is an exceptional physician. Her care and concern for my condition is why I am a patient at UR. Dr. Shah , I feel has my best interest every time we meet.

Sep 27, 2024

5.0

The doctor was very thorough, professional and friendly. Covered areas of concern and explained future plans.

Sep 13, 2024

5.0

I always appreciate Dr Shah's compassion and caring attitude.

Sep 10, 2024

1.6

One of the worst experiences I've had. I felt zero interest from my provider in helping me manage either expectations or my health, much less active discussion of lifestyle, dietary etc. [...] I don't know. It was just awful. [...] She seemed more interested in nodding to her students with some sly knowing glance than in my history or needs. In fact she never inquired as to my needs. The whole situation felt awful once she and her students entered the room. [...] I left feeling unseen and objectified. Ugh.

Aug 30, 2024

5.0

Dr Shah Is an excellent Dr who listens to what I have to say and explains herself very well. She Is friendly and concerned about her patients.

Aug 02, 2024

5.0

Dr Shah is excellent. Honestly the best medical interaction I've ever had with a physician.

Aug 01, 2024

3.6

Wanted to take off medication wasn't ready and she listened and is working on finding out what is wrong with increasing pain.

Jul 29, 2024

5.0

The doctor was very thorough, kind and knowledgeable.

Jul 27, 2024

5.0

Excellent

Jul 24, 2024

5.0

I love Dr. Shah. She is always friendly, kind and listens!

Jul 20, 2024

5.0

Very positive experience

Jun 23, 2024

5.0

Dr. Shah is special in the way she combines her medical expertise and her personal caring in treating you.

Jun 13, 2024

5.0

Very, very impressed with Dr Shah!!

May 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Shah is very professional and caring. Easy to talk to and understand.

Apr 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Shah makes me feel I'm her only patient. She is lovely.

Apr 12, 2024

5.0

Good experience

Mar 31, 2024

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