Cardiology

Hirak Shah, M.D.

Director, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Kansas City, KS

Hirak Shah, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center, where he serves as Director and Co-Director of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. He specializes in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, managing complex cases of heart failure, including those requiring transplantation or mechanical circulatory support. His expertise encompasses cardiovascular disease broadly, with a focus on critically ill cardiac patients in th

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Cardiovascular Disease (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Missouri at Kansas City (MD)
Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital (Internal Medicine)
Fellowship: Duke University Hospital (Cardiovascular Disease)
Fellowship: University of Minnesota (Cardiovascular Disease)

Years in Practice

12+ years

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant

Conditions & Treatments

CardiomyopathyHeart TransplantationAdvanced Heart FailureMechanical Circulatory SupportVentricular Assist DevicesHeart Failure

Insurance(s) Accepted

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

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Ascension Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg
Lmh
Salina Regional Health Center
University of Kansas Hospital
Excelsior Springs Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Shah treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Shah accept Aetna insurance?

Hirak 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?

Hirak Shah practices in Kansas City, KS with hospital affiliations including Ascension Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg, Lmh, and Salina Regional Health Center.

What does Dr. Shah specialize in?

Hirak Shah is a board-certified cardiology specialist with focus areas in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant.

How long has Dr. Shah been practicing?

Hirak Shah has 12+ years of clinical experience in cardiology.

What is Dr. Shah's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Missouri at Kansas City (MD); Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hospital (Internal Medicine); Fellowship: Duke University Hospital (Cardiovascular Disease).