Dr. Omar Shah, MD, MA | Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

About Dr. Omar Shah

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Omar Shah

I am an adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist and Addiction Medicine specialist. I completed my medical degree (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) at Baqai Medical College. I trained in psychiatry with a residency at Delaware Psychiatric Center, followed by a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. I also completed a fellowship in Addiction Medicine at Harvard University and Children's Hospital Boston. I am currently full-time faculty at Boston Children's Hospital and a clinical instructor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. I work in the Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program in the Division of Addiction Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital. Additionally, I serve on the Massachusetts Medical Society's Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use. In my private practice, I assess and treat patients of all ages. My office is located in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA. At this time, I am accepting a limited number of clients.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I am currently licensed in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Delaware.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Both in person visits and tele-health visits are available. I am out of network. Fee Range Adults Up to 90-min intake for Adults: $1000 ¦ Up to 30-min medication follow-up: $500 ¦ weekly/biweekly 50-min psychotherapy/med management: $1000 Consultation fees: Up to 90-min evaluation for Adults: $1500 Children/Adolescents 2 sessions of Up to 90-min intake for Children/Adolescents: $1000 per session ¦Up to 30-min medication follow-up: $500 ¦ weekly/biweekly 50-min psychotherapy/med management: $1000 Consultation fees: Up to 90-min evaluation for Children/Adolescents: $1500 Sliding Scale: no *In some cases, I may need another session to complete an intake for Adults. ** On the contrary, in some cases, I may only need one session to complete an intake in Children/Adolescents. Follow-Up Frequency: Biweekly to Monthly till stable. Then Monthly for monitoring of symptoms (ideal frequency). Then every two to three months for medication refills/therapy (once stable for at least a year). *Please keep in mind, I will customize treatment according to the individual/family needs. With consultation visits, I will provide an assessment and step-by-step plan for primary care providers/mental health providers to follow. I can be reached for curbside consults by the respective providers afterward.

In-network insurances

Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Initial session: $1000 for 90 minutes

Ongoing session: $500 for 30 minutes

More information on payments and coverage

I am out of network.

Popular visit reasons

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Addiction Consultation

Addiction Follow Up

Pain Management Consultation

Psychiatry Consultation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Addiction Consultation

Addiction Follow Up

Pain Management Consultation

Office location

Dr. Omar Shah, MD also offers online video visits for patients

New England Psychiatric Center

1158 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138

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Education and background

Practice names

New England Psychiatric Center

Hospital affiliations

Children's Hospital Boston

Education and training

Medical School - Baqai Medical College, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Harvard University, Children's Hospital Boston, Fellowship in Addiction Medicine
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Delaware Psychiatric Center, Residency in Psychiatry

Professional memberships

American Psychiatric Association
Massachusetts Medical Society
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Massachusetts Psychiatric Society

Awards and publications

APA Resident Recognition Award 2020, 2021, 2023
APA Merit Award for Area 3
Ruth Fox Scholarship

NPI number

1285043778

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Is Dr. Omar Shah accepting new patients?

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Does Dr. Omar Shah accept my insurance?

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Which hospital is Dr. Omar Shah affiliated with?

Dr. Omar Shah is affiliated with Children's Hospital Boston.

What practice does Dr. Omar Shah work with?

Dr. Omar Shah works with New England Psychiatric Center.

Where is Dr. Omar Shah's office located?

Dr. Omar Shah has 2 office locations in Cambridge, view full addresses on Dr. Shah's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Omar Shah?

Dr. Omar Shah frequently sees patients for Pain Management Consultation, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Omar Shah on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Omar Shah speak?

Dr. Omar Shah speaks English.

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