Dr. Deval Shah, MD
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
518 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
At a glance
4.73 stars (117 reviews)
95% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 9 insurances
Aetna, American Republic Insurance Company, Anthem Blue Cross, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Case Western Reserve University, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Deval A. Shah, M.D.
2 office locations
4.73
117 reviews
Bedside manner
4.7
Wait time
4.7
Recent reviews
Dr. Deval was attentive and willing to listen to my concerns about any medications. He was willing to work around my student schedule, which I appreciated.
June 6, 2017Initials hidden
Dr. Shah is great with adolescent patients. My niece who is usually completely uncomfortable with doctors was immediately at ease and Dr. Shah was easy to talk to.
January 19, 2017Initials hidden
Office locations
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Deval A. Shah, M.D.
518 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
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Deval A. Shah, M.D.
3819 23rd St., San Francisco, CA, 94114
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Cognitive Therapy
Depression
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Pediatric Learning Problem(s)
Psychiatry Consultation
Psychotherapy
Sleep Problems
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Cognitive Therapy
Depression
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
More about Dr. Deval Shah, MD
Psychotherapy, Medication Evaluations and Consultation for Children, Adolescents and Adults. After setting up the time for the appointment, please make sure you fill out the CHECK IN INFORMATION FORM too. Dr. Shah will confirm the appointment by email. His office manager will then contact you within the next 24 hours to confirm and help with insurance or payment issues. An e-signature document with office policies and fee information will will then be sent to you and this must completed prior to the visit. A copy of this document is available on this website as well and can be filled out prior to the appointment as long as all required information and signatures are completed. Please note that any appointments that are 25 minutes or less are for designated for follow up patients only.
I am a Stanford trained Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist.
Board Certified in both (Adult) Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Providing Psychotherapy, Medications and Consultation. I am currently in Private Practice in Palo Alto and San Francisco and see Children, Adolescents and Adults.
I also have previously served as the attending psychiatrist for therapeutic school programs in San Mateo and Oakland, the Youth to Adult transitions program in San Mateo, juvenile justice in Alameda county as well as inpatient psychiatric adolescent and adult units.
I enjoy working with primary care providers and served as the child and adolescent psychiatrist for the Primary Care Interface Team in San Mateo for 4 years where I provided consultation and ongoing medication management for country pediatric providers.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Case Western Reserve University, Doctor of Medicine
Emory University, Residency in General Psychiatry
Stanford University, Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Practice
Deval A. Shah, M.D.
Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology)
Professional memberships
American Psychiatric Association
Awards and publications
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Educational Outreach Grant Program
Honors in Political Science as Undergraduate at Case Western Reserve University
Book Review “The Bipolar Child: The Definitive and Reassuring Guide to Childhood’s Most Misunderstood Disorder” Kiki D. Chang; Deval Shah JAMA. 2007;298:96-97.
Chief Resident, Emory Resident Psychopharmacology Clinic Responsible for management of resident staffed low cost psychopharmacology clinic
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gujarati
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1265484869
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.73
Wait time
4.66
Bedside manner
4.74
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117 reviews
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I felt at ease and comfortable with Dr Shah and I think he is competent and will do his best with my children.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The conversation during the visit was constructive and pleasent. Would highly reccomend Dr. Shah.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Doctor Shah was professional, friendly and thorough. I would definitely recommend him.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Professional and definitely interested in understanding patient's history. Respectful.
April 2, 2015Initials hidden
What a pleasant experience, highly recommend! Great listener and insightful guidance
October 28, 2016Initials hidden
Very professional when we talked. Great attitude and willingness to help
April 14, 2014Initials hidden
Great approachable personality without compromising his professionalism.
March 5, 2015Initials hidden
Dr. Deval was attentive and willing to listen to my concerns about any medications. He was willing to work around my student schedule, which I appreciated.
June 6, 2017Initials hidden
Dr. Shah is great with adolescent patients. My niece who is usually completely uncomfortable with doctors was immediately at ease and Dr. Shah was easy to talk to.
January 19, 2017Initials hidden
Very easy to talk with, very knowlegable.
November 2, 2016Initials hidden
I don't think Dr. Shah is a professional. His customer service skills are non existent. I saw him for adhd treatment and he would not prescribe me medication without lab work. He required an ekg and extensive lab work. So I had the labs and ekg done and sent to him as he ordered. He never contacted me recognizing receiving my labs. I still do not have confirmation from him that he has the lab work because he won't respond to me. I've made several attempts to schedule a follow up appointment to be reevaluated after I sent him the lab work. He will not respond to email. He wasted my time and money on ordering labs and them did not follow up with me. I have been trying to get Dr Shah to treat me for ADHD for nearly 2 months now. I think he thinks that I work for him. I bet he will email me when this review goes through.
June 8, 2016Initials hidden
Professional & efficient
April 21, 2016David R.Verified patient
Good. For me, the right blend of medication management and general talk therapy. More of the former than the latter, but he's willing to listen and talk to you.
April 21, 2016Initials hidden
I was thoroughly impressed with my visit to Dr. Shah. He was very professional and informative. I have ADHD and after having a few bad experiences, he reassured me that there are great doctors out there.
March 12, 2016Initials hidden
In an industry that always seems to always be arbitrarily complex with little getting accomplished, Dr. Deval was very straightforward and helpful. Highly recommend.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Super!
February 24, 2016Initials hidden
Dr. Shah is a very competent physician and a very nice person who is easy to talk to. I highly recommend him and his attentive staff.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr Shah is very personable.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
AMAZING
December 8, 2015Initials hidden
Dr. Shah was super friendly and understanding. I've never had a psychiatric appointment before, but I'm really glad that I chose him for the appointment.
August 30, 2015Initials hidden
Amazing! Hilarious, smart and a real person.
October 2, 2015Initials hidden
Dr. Shah was very easy to talk to and I felt as though he explained everything to me clearly. I appreciated him going through each step so thoroughly, and also his follow ups.
September 14, 2015Initials hidden
Great doctor, very professional, kind, and attentive. Unlike most psychs that I've been to before Dr. Shah is conservative when it comes to prescribing medications and emphasizes therapy as much, if not more, than medications alone.
September 29, 2015Initials hidden
Dr. Shah is a wonderful psychiatrist-that is coming from many experiences and appointments that I have had with other doctors. While he maintains an air of professionalism, that reassures you that he knows what he is doing and will be able to help you, he also has a mannerism that makes you feel at ease to talk with him about anything. I have gone to him several times now and can honestly say I feel so much better and his guidance is truly helping me to get my life back on track. Even though I will be moving out of the area I plan to commute to Palo Alto from Oakley for my appointments. He is that good of a doctor and worth the drive.
August 9, 2015Initials hidden
I have a lot of varied issues and sharing info w Med. profs. has been stressful in the past, leaving me w huge trust issues. I either felt like I was being dismissed or condescended to, or I felt like I was being 'handled' which could potentially set my progress back. I'd tend to go very quiet and the appt's basically a waste, or I'd feel like I'd have to blurt everything out quickly, making visit's longer and more frustrating than they needed to be.
Dr. Shah was the first Dr. who's seen me who made me feel like I was being listened to but who also let me know that he was guiding things along as we only had so much time and there were some things he really needed to know before we were done. He handled the appt, but without making me feel like I was 'being handled'.
When we were chit-chatting, there were a couple of things he said where I didn't necessarily agree to the letter with what he said, but he was conversational yet respectful in a way that reminded me that it's OK if we don't agree on some things. I almost prefer if we don't agree on everything. That'd feel weird to me. I like to be challenged once in a while. As long as things are respectful, which is definitely how everything felt.
August 7, 2015Initials hidden
I had a few appointments with Dr. Shah. He couldn't remember anything that I had said in previous sessions, left it up to me to remember what medications I was on, and was generally just very disorganized.
He offered little to no guidance on med adjustments so I basically just had to guess by myself and he would write the prescription (assuming he remembered his prescription pad).
The appointments were also very frequent as he insisted on seeing me every couple of weeks. Scheduling was very difficult and Dr Shah was often unresponsive to emails and phone calls.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Shah has excellent bedside manner. He was really helpful in providing me with solutions for my problem. I now feel and understand that there are resources available to assist me to deal with my problem. Thank you!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Great visit
June 4, 2015Initials hidden
I've had two appointments with Dr. Shah and he is fantastic! The first time I was extremely nervous because the last psychiatrist I had made me feel judged which isn't how it's supposed to be! Dr. Shah is one of the nicest and most genuine doctors I've met. I was also nervous talking to a male doctor when I'm female and didn't end up talking to him about issues where I would potentially feel uncomfortable about not having a female doctor but I would definitely feel comfortable having that conversation with him. I had one pressing problem that he talked me through last time for at least 35-40 minutes. It was something I had been avoiding acting on for weeks and he really was the reason I was able to do it. In addition, I had some worries about going back on a medication I had been off of for awhile even though I needed it. He slightly tweaked it and the results were much improved. I had some concerns about the effectiveness and had self prescribed one day when I wasn't able to see him to try and fix it and he warned me about the problems with me taking it in the way I did that day in this appointment. The one thing I like is that he always explains why! In the future I'm just going to call and ask him if I have concerns and I have no doubt that he would actually get back to me about it. Dr. Shah really listens to you when you have concerns about the medication and definitely prescribes responsibly where my other doctor had told me to keep doing it when I hated the medication without a why. I have already seen my life improved after one visit. He clearly cares about the wellbeing of his patients and is just amazing. I don't know how I could ever go to another doctor about mental health issues. The one nice thing is that even though things have started to turn around for me, I still want to share what's going on with him for his insight! He doesn't tell you what to do but really helps you find options that will work for you. If you couldn't already tell by my long review - if you need anyone to talk to or need to see someone - you should see Dr. Shah!
April 1, 2015Initials hidden
Dr. Shah was very courteous, informative, and understanding. The evaluation was on-point and he made sure to address any gaps or concerns that I had. I look forward to a quality Doctor-Patient relationship with Deval Shah.
April 23, 2015Initials hidden
Dr. Shah was very well spoken, and did a wonderful job explaining his process. I like that he wants an objective/subjective look into your issues and doesn't immediately issue medication until he better understands what is going on. He is also very easy to talk to and has a beautiful office!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Shah is professional, insightful, understanding and compassionate. He is a great resource for anyone looking for a therapist that cares about their patients best interests.
I also appreciate how he is pleasant to speak with and very easy to connect with. I highly recommend him for anyone looking for a good Psychiatrist.
April 30, 2015Initials hidden
I am pleased with the support and assessment provided by Dr. Shah. He is approachable and was very comprehensive in my first ever visit with a therapist.
April 17, 2015Initials hidden
Professional and courteous service.
January 9, 2015Initials hidden
Very professional and very easy to talk to
August 18, 2014Initials hidden
I've been seeing him for a few months now and I really like his approach! I guess this says a lot: I've changed insurance providers a few months ago, to one that he doesn't accept, and i chose to pay out of pocket to go see him.
April 4, 2014Initials hidden
Great doc for adolescents
February 3, 2014Initials hidden
It's hard to find a good psychiatrist that takes the time to listen, cares about your health, provides good advice, and is easy to work with. Dr. Shah is one of those psychiatrists.
October 4, 2013Initials hidden
So lucky to have found this guy! I felt immediately comfortable with Dr Shah. He understood what I needed and worked with me to create a realistic plan that put me at ease. He is definitely going to be my primary psychiatrist.
May 17, 2013Initials hidden
Dr. Shah is a very compassionate individual who is easy to talk to. He really knows how to put his patients at ease. He also comes from a second generation immigrant background, which makes him easily relatable to immigrant minority identity issues.
July 6, 2013Initials hidden
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What practice does Dr. Deval Shah work with?
Dr. Deval Shah works with Deval A. Shah, M.D..
Where is Dr. Deval Shah's office located?
Dr. Deval Shah has 2 office locations, including in Palo Alto and San Francisco, view full addresses on Dr. Shah's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Deval Shah have?
Dr. Deval Shah is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry and Neurology).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Deval Shah?
Dr. Deval Shah frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Deval Shah on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Deval Shah speak?
Dr. Deval Shah speaks English and Gujarati.
How do patients rate Dr. Deval Shah in reviews?
117 patients have reviewed Dr. Deval Shah. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.73/5. They have a 4.74/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.66/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.