What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.84
Average wait time
4.80
Bedside manner
4.98
“THE nicest, kindest, most friendly and well. Educated Dr you'll ever meet. Highly highly recommend!!!!! ”
Stacy F.April 25, 2023
“Dr. Shah has been incredibly helpful and supportive. I went to him initially for one back problem, and after suffering an injury I developed a much more serious problem. He always goes over my imaging with me, explains what is happening and why, and reviews my treatment options in detail. I also want to mention that one of the nurse practitioners at his practice (Kerry) is amazing. She answers messages sent in the patient portal as promptly as she can and she always calls me when prescriptions are sent or other updates arise. I trust Dr. Shah and he always puts me at ease. I highly recommend him to anyone needing a physician to evaluate their back.”
Alicia J.More than 1 year ago
About Dr. Neel Shah
**Out-of-Network Practice**
Neel P. Shah, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with specialized training in minimally invasive and microscopic spine surgery. He focuses on adult degenerative spine issues, motion preservation, and outpatient spine surgery. Dr. Shah has specialty training and experience with artificial disc replacement surgery. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from SUNY Downstate Medical School, completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, and pursued a fellowship in Spine Surgery at New England Baptist Hospital.
Committed to using the latest, most proven techniques and the least invasive treatment options possible, Dr. Shah’s philosophy can be summed up in three words: “Less is more.” Although qualified to perform the most complex spine surgeries, his goal is to use the least-invasive treatment possible for maximum benefit. Taking an individualized approach, Dr. Shah guides patients to make the best decisions for their unique circumstances, aiming to relieve pain, restore function, and return them to an optimum quality of life.
His approach to patient care is to treat everyone like a member of his own family. “My goal is to guide patients toward making the best decision possible for their particular conditions and life situations, using the least-invasive treatment options as medically appropriate,” says Dr. Shah. During each patient visit, he prioritizes spending time to ensure patients understand and participate in decisions about their next steps. He strives to be a guide throughout their care journey.
Dr. Shah finds the complexities of spine surgery most rewarding. The four tenets he aims to achieve in spinal surgery include decompression of nerves and the spinal cord, stabilizing instability, correcting deformity, and motion preservation. There are many ways to achieve these goals, each with pros and cons. Dr. Shah tailors the best option for each individual patient in his care.
Office location
Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- Lenox Hill Hospital
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- NYU Langone Health
Board certifications
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education and training
- Medical School - SUNY Downstate Medical School, Doctor of Medicine
- Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
- New England Baptist Hospital, Fellowship in Spine Surgery
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- North American Spine Society
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1871811331
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.84
Wait time
4.80
Bedside manner
4.98
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Dr Shah listened and understood what my visit goals were and what I was looking for. He helped me tremendously.
July 26, 2022Randi S.Verified patient
THE nicest, kindest, most friendly and well. Educated Dr you'll ever meet. Highly highly recommend!!!!!
April 25, 2023Stacy F.Verified patient
Everyone was very kind and caring. Thank you for making a doctor visit less of a headache
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Dr Shah provided an incredible experience and offered solutions for long term success
August 8, 2022Ally M.Verified patient
Professional, friendly and very efficient! Will be back
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Dr. Shah has been incredibly helpful and supportive. I went to him initially for one back problem, and after suffering an injury I developed a much more serious problem. He always goes over my imaging with me, explains what is happening and why, and reviews my treatment options in detail. I also want to mention that one of the nurse practitioners at his practice (Kerry) is amazing. She answers messages sent in the patient portal as promptly as she can and she always calls me when prescriptions are sent or other updates arise. I trust Dr. Shah and he always puts me at ease. I highly recommend him to anyone needing a physician to evaluate their back.
More than 1 year agoAlicia J.Verified patient
Dr. Shah was fab with his demeanor towards approaching my problem and explaining every little doubt I had. This was my first visit and I hope his suggestion works for me!
March 29, 2023Shobhitha S.Verified patient
Consultation itself was fine but they were extremely slow in sending the prescription. I had to follow up multiple times on the phone without getting a response and ultimately had to physically go back to the clinic in person (despite being in excruciating pain) to ask that they send the Rx. Also the prescription omitted critical information on which medicines should not be taken together. I emailed them via the patient portal to clarify but again it took them forever to respond by which time I had already finished the medicine. It seems no one really monitors the emails properly so there doesn’t seem to be a reliable way of contacting the doctor unlike other providers like NYU Langone and Mount Sinai where I’ve never had so many issues. Don’t think I’ll be using anyone at Summit health again after this experience if I can help it.
December 21, 2022Sumera N.Verified patient
Everybody was really friendly and seemed to genuinely care about treating me. They listened to my concerns and answered my questions and the assistant comforted me by reassuring me we’d figure out what was wrong.
December 14, 2022Daniel W.Verified patient
Great! Highly recommend
December 6, 2022Celeste C.Verified patient
Doctor Shah was concerned about my problem and told me the various steps in which I had to take to further the process of operating if needed. He also put in for medication for me to take for the pain. I appreciate how he and his colleagues treated me with care and I highly recommend him for anyone that needs to be seen by an orthopedic specialist. God is good. Amen????
November 28, 2022Jal N.Verified patient
He was great! Very friendly and informative!
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Friendly, knowledgeable, compassionate.
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Which hospital is Dr. Neel Shah affiliated with?
Dr. Neel Shah is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, The Mount Sinai Hospital, and NYU Langone Health.
What practice does Dr. Neel Shah work with?
Dr. Neel Shah works with New York Center for Spinal Disorders.
Where is Dr. Neel Shah's office located?
Dr. Neel Shah's office is located at 425 E 79th St, New York, NY 10075.
Which board certifications does Dr. Neel Shah have?
Dr. Neel Shah is certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Neel Shah?
Dr. Neel Shah frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Back Pain, New Patient Visit, Spine Deformation / Scoliosis , and Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Neel Shah on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Neel Shah speak?
Dr. Neel Shah speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Neel Shah in reviews?
51 patients have reviewed Dr. Neel Shah. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.84/5. They have a 4.98/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.8/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.