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Dr. Nikesh Shah, DO

Dr. Nikesh Shah, DO

Psychiatrist
NY
Dr. Nikesh Shah is a psychiatry resident physician with extensive training in mental health, currently serving as Chief Resident of Ambulatory Services and Medical Student Education at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. A graduate of NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Shah brings a strong foundation in integrative neuroscience and a commitment to whole-person care. Known for his warm, down-to-earth approach, Dr. Shah combines clinical expertise with a passion for teaching, advocacy, and collaborative treatment. His leadership in medical student education and outpatient psychiatry reflects his dedication to both mentorship and innovation in mental health services. Dr. Shah’s research includes projects on improving access to psychosocial rehabilitation services and understanding the metabolic impacts of antipsychotic medications. He has also contributed to nationally recognized work exploring sensory processing in autism, presented at multiple medical conferences, and received awards for his contributions to psychiatric education. Fluent in Gujarati and Hindi and conversational in Punjabi and Spanish, Dr. Shah values culturally attuned care and creates a welcoming space for patients from diverse backgrounds. Outside of psychiatry, he enjoys basketball, music production, and experimenting in the kitchen. Dr. Shah is excited to bring his enthusiasm, compassion, and clinical insight to the team at Finding Balance.
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Focus areas

Anxiety
Medication Management
Self Esteem Issues
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Men's Mental Health Issues
Depression
Psychiatry Consultation

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic
Interpersonal
Psychoanalytic
Integrative

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English, Gujarati

Getting to know Dr. Nikesh Shah

Dr. Nikesh Shah is a psychiatry resident physician with extensive training in mental health, currently serving as Chief Resident of Ambulatory Services and Medical Student Education at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. A graduate of NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Shah brings a strong foundation in integrative neuroscience and a commitment to whole-person care. Known for his warm, down-to-earth approach, Dr. Shah combines clinical expertise with a passion for teaching, advocacy, and collaborative treatment. His leadership in medical student education and outpatient psychiatry reflects his dedication to both mentorship and innovation in mental health services. Dr. Shah’s research includes projects on improving access to psychosocial rehabilitation services and understanding the metabolic impacts of antipsychotic medications. He has also contributed to nationally recognized work exploring sensory processing in autism, presented at multiple medical conferences, and received awards for his contributions to psychiatric education. Fluent in Gujarati and Hindi and conversational in Punjabi and Spanish, Dr. Shah values culturally attuned care and creates a welcoming space for patients from diverse backgrounds. Outside of psychiatry, he enjoys basketball, music production, and experimenting in the kitchen. Dr. Shah is excited to bring his enthusiasm, compassion, and clinical insight to the team at Finding Balance.

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Popular visit reasons

Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Psychiatry Consultation
Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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Practice names

Education and training

  • Medical School - NYIT College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Maimonides Medical Center, Residency in Psychiatry

NPI number

1407591365

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Dr. Nikesh Shah frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Nikesh Shah on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Nikesh Shah speak?

Dr. Nikesh Shah speaks English, Hindi, and Gujarati.

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