Cardiology

Alpesh Shah, M.D.

Director, Coronary Interventions

Dr. Alpesh R. Shah, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is an interventional cardiologist specializing in complex coronary interventions and peripheral endovascular procedures at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. He serves adult patients with advanced heart conditions, including chronic total occlusions (CTO), in-stent restenosis treated with coronary brachytherapy, and novel stent implants such as bioabsorbable stents. As an endovascular interventionist, he directs a high-volume program in carotid art

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Cardiovascular Disease (ABIM)
Interventional Cardiology (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: Baroda Medical College (MD, 1992)
Residency: Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Internal Medicine, 1993-1996)
Fellowship: Sisters of Charity Hospital (Cardiovascular Disease, 1996-1999)
Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine (Interventional Cardiology, 1999-2000)

Years in Practice

30+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2026
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Choice
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Interventional Cardiology

Conditions & Treatments

Coronary StentingCardiac CatheterizationCoronary InterventionCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack & Acute Coronary Syndrome

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
Houston Methodist West Hospital
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

Languages

English, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu

Conditions Dr. Shah treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Shah accept Aetna insurance?

Alpesh Shah's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 5 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Shah practice?

Alpesh Shah practices in Houston, TX with hospital affiliations including Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, Houston Methodist West Hospital, and Houston Methodist Hospital.

What does Dr. Shah specialize in?

Alpesh Shah is a board-certified cardiology specialist with focus areas in Interventional Cardiology.

How long has Dr. Shah been practicing?

Alpesh Shah has 34+ years of clinical experience in cardiology.

What is Dr. Shah's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Baroda Medical College (MD, 1992); Residency: Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Internal Medicine, 1993-1996); Fellowship: Sisters of Charity Hospital (Cardiovascular Disease, 1996-1999).