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Dr. Prashant Shah, MD

Dr. Prashant Shah, MD

Vascular Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Prashant Shah, MD is a vascular surgeon in Temple, TX and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Round Rock and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

2401 S 31st St Temple, TX 76508

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Shah specializes in the areas of General Surgery & Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Shah's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shah

4.8

12 ratings, 6 with a written review
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3 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Lee M – Mar 28, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Ronnie – Aug 05, 2021
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What could be improved
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Elkhalafy – Apr 17, 2021
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What could be improved
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Apr 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Dale Miller in Temple, TX – Dec 28, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Steven Johnson in Leander, Texas – Aug 19, 2017
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care philosophy

My personal philosophy of patient care is to listen and empathize, meaning to treat patients like I myself would like to be treated. A new diagnosis of an aggressive cancer is never easy for a patient or family members to deal with. In many cases,...read more
  • Vascular Surgery

  • General Surgery

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Brigham And Women's Hospital (harvard Medical School)

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010
  • Suny Downstate Health Science Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2008
  • Maimonides Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 2001
  • St. George's University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
  • Stanford University

    Undergraduate School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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  • Turaka A, Li T, Scott WJ, Shah PC, Buyyounouski MK. Is Use of Radiation Therapy for Stage II Malignant Thymoma A Controversy? J Thorac Oncol 7(15):S303-4, 2012.

  • Pagala M, Shah P, Raval M, Abrol S, and Cunningham JN, Jr. Changes in Superoxide Dismutase Activity in Cerebrospinal Fluid and Serum During Spinal Cord Ischemia and Reperfusion in a Dog Model. FASEB J 17(5): A842, 2003.

  • Boesch RP, Shah P, Pagala M, Vaynblat M, and Kazachkov M. Upper Airway Obstruction Causes Pathologic Gastroesophageal Reflux in Dogs. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 167(7): A506, 2003.

  • Shah P, Davis WJ 3rd, Vaynblat M, Chaviarelli M, Fazylov R, and Cunningham JN, Jr. Secondary Risk Factors in Cardiac Surgery. J Heart Dis 3(1): 72, 2003.

  • Turaka A, Fang Z, Scott WJ, Shah PC, Mehra R, Aggarwal C, Borghaei H, King E, Feigenberg SJ, Langer C. Trimodality Treatment (Carboplatin + Paclitaxel + Radiation Therapy & Surgery) of Locally Advanced Lung Cancer: The Fox Chase Cancer Center Experience. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 81(2):S592-3,

  • Shah P, Vaynblat M, Pagala M, Bhaskaran D, and Cunningham JN, Jr. Factors Influencing the Outcome of Resuscitation After Postoperative Arrest in Cardiac Surgery Patients. Chest 128(4): 269S, 2005.

  • The Critical Hour: Life in the ER, 2005

  • Boesch RP, Shah P, Vaynblat M, Marcus M, Pagala M, Narwal S, and Kazachkov M. Relationship Between Upper Airway Obstruction and Gastroesophageal Reflux in a Dog Model. J Invest Surg 18:241-5, 2005.

  • Turaka A, Li T, Scott WJ, Borghaei H, Shah PC, Buyyounouski MK. Role of Radiation Therapy for Malignant Thymoma: A Single Institution Experience. J Thorac Oncol 7(15):S303, 2012.

  • Ednick MD, Pagala M, Barakat JP, Nino G, Shah P, Cunningham JN, Jr., Vaynblat M, and Kazachkov M. Telemetric Recording of Intrapleural Pressure. J Surg Res 138:10-4, 2007.

  • Davis WJ 3rd, Vaynblat M, Chiavarelli M, Shah P, Fazylov R, Zisbrod Z, and Cunningham JN, Jr. Open Heart Surgery in Patients 85 Years and Older. J Card Surg 19:7-11, 2004.

  • Shah P, Pagala M, Dhadwal A, Gustavo N, Cunningham JN, Jr., Vaynblat M, and Kazachkov M. Telemetric Monitoring of Intrapleural Pressures in a Dog Model. J Surg Res 130(2): 288, 2006.

  • Oxenberg J, Scott W, Li T, Ross E, Lebenthal A, Shah P, Turaka A, Borghaei H, Goldberg M, Feigenberg S, Movsas B, Langer C. Is Neoadjuvant Chemoradiation a Risk Factor for 90-day Mortality after Pneumonectomy? J Thorac Oncol 6(6):S455, 2011.

  • Boston Med, 2010

  • Stitzenberg KB, Shah PC, Snyder JA, and Scott WJ. Disparities in Access to Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgical Lobectomy for Treatment of Early-Stage Lung Cancer. In press. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A, 2012.

  • Pagala M, Vaynblat M, Shah P, Karaka S, Zhukovskiy Y, Fazylov R, and Cunningham JN, Jr. Influence of Premature Ventricular Complex on Left Ventricular Pressure in Dog Heart. FASEB J 18(4): A279, 2004.

  • Pagala M, Vaynblat M, Shah P, Patel S, Karaka S, Fazylov R, and Cunningham JN, Jr. Effect of Premature Ventricular Complex on Contractility of Canine Heart. FASEB J 19(5): Ab 919.21, 2005.

  • Christermon Foundation Academic Scholarship. Stanford University, Stanford, California. Undergraduate Education scholarship, 1991

  • Research Presentation Award. Awarded the Best Resident Research Presentation Award at Maimonides Day 2003 Scientific Confere, 2003

  • Junior Scientist Award. Awarded the 2003 Satu Somani Junior Scientist Award in Physiology by the Association of Scientists o, 2003

  • Research Fellowship. Awarded the Stanford University Bing Fellowship for Undergraduate Research in Chemistry. Department of, 1995

  • Volunteer Service Award. Award for Faithful and Most Valued Volunteer Service from City of Hope National Medical Center & B, 1991

  • Research Fellowship. Awarded a senior research fellowship from the Office of Naval Research Advanced Training in Marine Mole, 1995

  • Surgical Resident Award. Awarded the Best Resident Award at the 2003 Brooklyn South Surgical Training Program Graduation. B, 2003

Locations

Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple2401 S 31st St Temple, TX 76508
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Round Rock

    300 University Blvd
    Round Rock, TX 78665
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple

    2401 S 31st St
    Temple, TX 76508
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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