Dr Shah is the best specialist I’ve met with by far. His profound knowledge and experience in nerve pain is something I couldn’t find anywhere else as a healthcare professional myself. I appreciate his deep empathy and compassion as he properly informed me of my condition and gave me the best plan of care moving forward! Recommending to all family and friends. This is what modern healthcare should be like!
August 7, 2024Ivan V.Verified patientVideo visit
Great experience here! I was seen right when I arrived and Dr. Shah was extremely patient and clear. All the tests were explained and conducted very carefully. Highly recommend!
August 2, 2024Abhinav S.Verified patient
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SamWell Institute for Pain Management
593.9 mi · 1503 St Georges Ave, Suite 205, Colonia, NJ, 07067
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More about Dr. Jay Shah, MD, FAAPMR
Dr. Jay M. Shah MD, FAAPMR is a double-board certified and Ivy League trained Interventional Pain Specialist, and is the Founder and Medical Director of the SamWell Institute for Pain Management. SamWell Pain has two convenient office locations in Livingston and Woodbridge, New Jersey.
Dr. Shah completed his training in Interventional Pain Medicine at the prestigious ACGME accredited Weill-Cornell Tri-Institutional Pain Fellowship in NY. There, he trained at three of the nation’s top hospitals: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, The Hospital for Special Surgery, and New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill-Cornell Medical College.
Dr. Shah is widely considered a physician leader within the field of Interventional Pain Medicine. His truly patient-centered, multidisciplinary, and evidence-based approach aims to provide personalized care to each individual patient and their specific needs and goals. Through novel, non-surgical, and minimally invasive interventional techniques, Dr. Shah utilizes the latest technologies to help restore and maximize function and quality of life of patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain related to degenerative conditions as well as sports-related or traumatic injuries.
Our treatments include non-surgical orthopedic procedures for low back and sciatica pain, neck, knee, shoulder, and hip pain as well as nerve pain after neck or back surgeries. He also specializes in interventional approaches for severe chronic migraine/headaches, chronic pelvic pain, facial pain, and severe nerve and neuropathy pain.
Dr. Shah is a spine, joint, and nerve pain specialist, whose expertise includes non-surgical and non-opioid pain relieving treatments performed under precise image guidance, such as spinal cord stimulation and Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation for complex nerve pain disorders including CRPS/RSD, and minimally invasive therapies such as MILD, Vertiflex, Kyphoplasty, Sacroiliac joint fusion, Endoscopic procedures, and regenerative PRP/Stem Cell therapies. He also specializes in epidural steroid injections, facet join treatments, radiofrequency ablations, nerve blocks and joint procedures for cervical and lumbar spinal stenosis.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - American University of Antigua College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Montefiore Medical Center, Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Weill Cornell Medicine, Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program, Fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine
Practice
SamWell Institute for Pain Management
Affiliation
JFK Medical Center
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway
Certifications
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Professional memberships
North American Neuromodulation Society
American Society of Pain and Neuroscience
New Jersey Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
New York Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
International Neuromodulation Society
Cancer Pain Research Consortium
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Awards and publications
Director-at-Large (RFS) North American Neuromodulation Society
Co-Chair, Young Guns Section, American Society of Pain and Neuroscience
Deer T, Hunter C, Sayed, D, Shah J, Carlson J, Li S, Carayannopoulos A, Fishman M, Mehta P, Yang A, Michaels J, Aman M, Mayalil R, Patel D, Bremer N, Suleiman Z, Ullger C, Ashely M, PAP Guidelines: Systematic Literature Review and Consensus Guidelines for the Treatment of Post-Amputee Pain. In Progress
Deer TR, Esposito MF, McRoberts WP, Grider JS, Sayed D, Verrills P, Lamer TJ, Hunter CW, Slavin KV, Shah JM, Hagedorn JM, Simopoulos T, Gonzalez DA, Amirdelfan K, Jain S, Yang A, Aiyer R, Antony A, Azeem N, Levy RM, Mekhail N. A Systematic Literature Review of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Therapies for the Treatment of Pain. Pain Med. 2020 Aug 1;21(8):1590-1603. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnaa030. PMID: 32803220.
Hunter C, Sayed D, Yang A, Shah J, et al. DRG FOCUS II – A Multicenter Study Evaluating Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation Beyond 1-year Post Implant & Factors Impacting Long-term Therapy Success. In Progress
Wahezi S, Shah J, Alexeev E, Georgy J, Erosa S. Lumbar Medial Branch Block Volume Dependent Dispersion Patterns as a Predictor for Ablation Success: A Cadaveric Study. 2019 Jun;11(6):631-639. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2018.10.003. Epub 2019 Mar 15. PMID: 30367999
Wahezi S, Shah J, Alexeev E, Georgy J, Erosa S. Cervical Medial Branch Block Volume Dependent Dispersion Patterns as a Predictor for Ablation Success: A Cadaveric Study. PMR. 2018. Jun;10(6):616-622 Pub Status: Published. PMID 29174073
Wahezi S, Shah J. Hypodermis Tension Loop: A new preventative measure for lead migration in the morbidly obese. Pain Physician. 2015, Nov; 18(6) Pub Status: Published. PMID: 26606026.
Kim S, Shah J, Gutierrez D, Kim J. Pain Physician –Top Abstracts. 2015, June 01. Combined Ultrasound and Fluoroscopically Guided Cooled Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the Hip: The First Case Report.
Silva K, Shah J, Durgam R, Stern M, Prince D, et al. (2015) The Pursuit of Optimal Living after Cancer through Comprehensive Coordinated Care. J Phys Med Rehabil Disabil (1: 004).
Shah J, Jain S, Hagerdorn J, Yang A (2018). Cervical Medial Branch Radiofrequency Neurotomy. (Ed. Deer T, Pope J, Lamer T, Provenzano D). Deer’s Treatment of Pain – An Illustrated Guide (Springer)
Shah J, Jain S, Hagerdorn J, Yang A (2018). Lumbar Facet and Medial Branch Blocks. (Ed. Deer T, Pope J, Lamer T, Provenzano D). Deer’s Treatment of Pain – An Illustrated Guide (Springer)
Shah J, Jain S, Hagerdorn J, Yang A (2018). Cervical Facet and Medial Branch Blocks. (Ed. Deer T, Pope J, Lamer T, Provenzano D). Deer’s Treatment of Pain – An Illustrated Guide (Springer)
Shah J, Provenzano D (2018). Suprascapular Nerve. Ed. Peng. Ultrasound in Interventional Pain Medicine. (Springer)
Shah J, Bruel B (2017). Chapter 44. Somatic Pain in Cancer. Cancer Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice. Ed Springer.
Shah J, Foye P. (2015). Chapter 104: Coccyx Fractures and Dislocations. In Stuart B. Kahn (Ed.), The Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Handbook (Springer)
Shah J, Silva K, Wahezi S. (2015). Chapter 79: Cervical Spondylosis. In Stuart.B. Kahn (Ed.), The Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Handbook (Springer)
Shah J, Silva K, Wahezi SE. (2015). Chapter 100: Lumbar Spondylosis. In Stuart B. Kahn (Ed.), The Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Handbook (Springer)
Shah J, Stitik T. (2015). Chapter 26: Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis. In Stuart B. Kahn (Ed.), The Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Handbook (Springer)
Shah J, Wahezi S. (2015). Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. In Karina Gritsenko (Ed.), Pain Medicine: A Comprehensive Review
Shah J, Gulati A. (2018). Neuromodulation for Complex Resection of Desmoid Tumors: A Case Series. NJ-NY Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, Pain Medicine Symposium for Evolving Advanced Pain Therapies; Jersey City, NJ.
Shah J, Gutierrez D, Lopez F. (2015). A Non-interventional Approach to Pain Control of Heterotopic Ossification in the Hip: A Case Report. Poster presented Regional Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Meeting; Miami, FL.
Shah J, Wahezi S. (2015). Hypodermis Tension Loop- A Case Series: Preventing Spinal Cord Stimulator Lead Migration in the Morbidly Obese Population. NJ-NY Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, Pain Medicine Symposium for Evolving Advanced Pain Therapies; Jersey City, NJ.
Shah J, Cho W, Miller T, Saad E. (2015). Acute exercise induced compartment syndrome involving the lumbar paraspinals and posterior thighs: A Case Report. NJ-NY Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, Pain Medicine Symposium for Evolving Advanced Pain Therapies; Jersey City, NJ
Shah J, Cancel D, Chen Y.. (2015). Infantile Myofibromatosis as a Rare Cause of Neonatal Hip Contracture and Compressive Femoral Neuropathy: Diagnosis and Treatment. Presented at Association of Academic Physiatrists annual meeting; Sacremento, CA
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Hindi
Gujarati
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1639574429
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Overall rating
4.99
Wait time
4.86
Bedside manner
4.98
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231 reviews
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Amazing! Everything was explained very clearly . The staff is so nice . I’m very happy I found doctor Jay shah .
September 23, 2023Ana L.Verified patient
Bedside manner was great! Very informative and also listened.. great experience. The staff was also great i may add.
March 19, 2021Margareth T.Verified patient
Best doc to see for all pain management concerns. Dr Shah and his team are absolutely great!
December 20, 2023Initials hidden
I only had video visit so far. Very efficient and Dr Shah is very nice and seems very knowledgeable.
May 11, 2022Nellie R.Verified patientVideo visit
I think he's awesome. Very informative, good listener and patient. Very compassion and through.
May 19, 2020Terry G.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. was very thorough, informative and kind. I feel that my health issues are being addressed.
More than 1 year agoDG
Ppl are great!, they are friendly and always have a smile on their face even with the mast on.
February 23, 2021Wai L.Verified patientVideo visit
Jess, the nurse, was exceptionally nice, very easy to talk to. Everyone was very polite.
February 15, 2022Connie N.Verified patient
Super informative and seemed very genuine in caring about my problem.
January 12, 2024Initials hiddenVideo visit
The experience was excellent and I came back when my son needed a doctor.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The doctor saw me right away. Dr.Shah answered and took care of all my concerns.
October 25, 2021Jorgec H.Verified patient
incredible doctor and staff. competent, compassionate, and efficient.
July 4, 2023Charles D.Verified patient
Pleasant to speak with, very knowledgeable, felt like I could trust Dr. Jay.
January 25, 2021Alexis P.Verified patientVideo visit
Very knowledgeable, informative, pleasant doctor and friendly office.
December 5, 2022Jeanine W.Verified patientVideo visit
Very knowledgeable, set up a game plan for my symptoms. A+
March 27, 2024Kelly R.Verified patientVideo visit
Grateful to have been in the care of Dr. Shah - I feel great!
April 21, 2021Amy R.Verified patient
Doctor and staff were extremely kind and welcoming.
May 9, 2023Jane A.Verified patient
Very knowledgeable, professional and reassuring. He’s great.
October 28, 2020Frank C.Verified patient
I Highly recommend this Dr., Staff, and Facility/location.
July 14, 2021Jorgec H.Verified patient
Clearly knows his stuff and is up on latest techniques
More than 1 year agoRoy F.Verified patient
Very informative and welcoming would recommend highly.
More than 1 year agoSE
Dr Shah is the best specialist I’ve met with by far. His profound knowledge and experience in nerve pain is something I couldn’t find anywhere else as a healthcare professional myself. I appreciate his deep empathy and compassion as he properly informed me of my condition and gave me the best plan of care moving forward! Recommending to all family and friends. This is what modern healthcare should be like!
August 7, 2024Ivan V.Verified patientVideo visit
Winderful!
August 5, 2024Stephen G.Verified patient
Great experience here! I was seen right when I arrived and Dr. Shah was extremely patient and clear. All the tests were explained and conducted very carefully. Highly recommend!
August 2, 2024Abhinav S.Verified patient
Wonderful doctor, great practice!
July 10, 2024Priyadharshini (priya) D.Verified patient
Dr. Shah was very professional, polite and friendly. He explained and walked me through the issues and pain I was experiencing with my back and devised a plan to get me back to normal. Definitely recommend!!
May 3, 2024Nataly T.Verified patient
Great service
March 21, 2024Yisell B.Verified patient
Amazed at how nice and friendly everyone on the staff is. Doctor Shah was very thorough, and took his time to answer any questions I had. Didn’t feel rushed like most doctor’s offices these days. Looking forward to my next visit.
January 31, 2024Martin M.Verified patient
Awesome
January 27, 2024Roseanne W.Verified patient
Awesome (one word)
January 11, 2024Daryl S.Verified patient
Amazing and enjoyed the experience.
December 20, 2023Marly C.Verified patient
Wonderful experience!
October 11, 2023Alexander L.Verified patient
It’s only my first appointment with Dr. Shah but he seems very knowledgeable about my situation and made me feel confident that he can help me.
October 2, 2023Matthew K.Verified patientVideo visit
In a few minutes he was able to give me a ray of hope. I have had the best doctors since my diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. I felt doom to suck pills forever. Now I know there are other options.
September 14, 2023Willie Mae M.Verified patientVideo visit
I was so happy with my visit with Dr. Shah. He made me feel so hopeful and I have faith he will get my pain managed. The entire staff were friendly and helpful and accommodating.
September 1, 2023Michelle N.Verified patient
very very nice felt comfortable
August 23, 2023Andrew H.Verified patient
Dr. Jay and his staff are excellent. The facility is clean and spacious. With something as serious as back/spine injury, the individual care I received really made me feel at ease. I trust this office and the next steps they plan to take with me. OneLove.
August 16, 2023Desmond F.Verified patient
Friendly, kind staff. Flexible hours. Dr. Shah was a good listener and helpful
Knew what the problem was right away and how to help
May 28, 2023Sarah H.Verified patient
Great visit with a great doctor. Excellent, efficient, and knowledgeable staff. The office itself was very fresh and well put together. Highly recommend!
May 10, 2023Initials hiddenVideo visit
Really a great experience. He takes the time to explain exactly what the root cause of your condition is without ever feeling like your care is being rushed.
March 15, 2023Quinn G.Verified patient
I had a great consultation. Everyone seemed to be very on point and i was in and out in 20 minutes. The care plan was clearly described.
February 25, 2023Initials hidden
Jay was amazing. He was very personable, explains everything so well and tells you what the plan of action is. Really excellent job! Can’t get any better than this in terms of patient experience and meticulous bedside manner. Obviously from a clinical standpoint, his knowledge is top notch as well. Best of both worlds.
February 24, 2023Prasad E.Verified patient
Another great visit with Dr. Shah. It’s a great place, with young and vibrant workers who waste no time and get to you quickly.
January 12, 2023Adam M.Verified patient
Dr. Shah is the man. He listened to my concerns, quickly assessed, came up with short term and long term plans to fix it, and had me out in a timely manner, but I never felt rushed. Highly, highly recommend him for both back and migraine/head problems. For me, he addressed both at the same time. Great doctor, I’m going to use him for all future care regarding these issues.
December 7, 2022Adam M.Verified patient
Nice and friendly Dr.and staffs.
The doctor seemed know what he is doing with my back pain issue. I will revisit the place as my trusty specialist.
August 3, 2022Andrew C.Verified patient
Yes
July 23, 2022Theresah O.Verified patientVideo visit
Beautiful office & super friendly, professional staff. Dr Shah was a great listener and thoroughly communicated on options to treat my pain. Happy to treat at such a great facility!
March 18, 2022Initials hidden
I would highly recommend this office from the staff to technicians to the Dr. Everyone was so nice and helpful. Fir the first time in 5 years their is hope that my daughter can get some relief from her chronic migraine headaches.
March 17, 2022Nicol I.Verified patient
The cleanest office i have ever been to!! The staff is super friendly and helpful from the second you walk in until you leave. Dr. Shah was very welcoming and thorough. An overall great experience
March 11, 2022Michelle C.Verified patient
Great experience and pleased with Dr Shah. Took time to answer my questions and explained thoroughly proposed course of action.
February 24, 2022Howard N.Verified patient
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Frequently asked questions
Which hospital is Dr. Jay Shah affiliated with?
Dr. Jay Shah is affiliated with JFK Medical Center, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway.
What practice does Dr. Jay Shah work with?
Dr. Jay Shah works with SamWell Institute for Pain Management.
Where is Dr. Jay Shah's office located?
Dr. Jay Shah has 4 office locations, including in Colonia, Livingston, and Englewood, view full addresses on Dr. Shah's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jay Shah have?
Dr. Jay Shah is certified by American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Jay Shah?
Dr. Jay Shah frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Foot Consultation, Orthopedic Consultation, Pain Management Consultation, and Sports Injury. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Jay Shah on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Jay Shah speak?
Dr. Jay Shah speaks English, Spanish, Hindi, and Gujarati.
How do patients rate Dr. Jay Shah in reviews?
231 patients have reviewed Dr. Jay Shah. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.99/5. They have a 4.98/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.86/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.
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