About
Dr. Nikhil Shah holds board certification in both pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship at Cohen Children's Medical Center and spent 20 years caring for children in pediatric emergency and urgent care settings. He served as a fellowship director for pediatric emergency medicine and oversaw operations for a pediatric urgent care office. Dr. Shah created training programs for hundreds of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, and he has authored numerous publications and spoken at national conferences. He grew up in Great Neck, Long Island, and now lives in northern New Jersey. His clinical interests include well child care and emergency pediatrics across all ages from birth through college. Outside of medicine, he enjoys pickleball, 80s music, guitar, and cooking dishes rooted in his Indian heritage.
Education & Training
Residency
Residency: Cohen Children's Medical Center
Fellowship
Fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine: Cohen Children's Medical Center
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Shah right for?
Dr. Shah is a strong fit for families who want a pediatrician with deep emergency and urgent care expertise. Parents of children with complex or acute medical needs benefit from his 20 years on the front lines of pediatric emergency medicine. He sees patients from birth through college age. His background in well child care makes him equally effective for routine visits and preventive health.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Shah holds board certification in both pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine. These dual certifications reflect his extensive training and clinical experience across routine and emergency pediatric care.
Dr. Shah completed both his residency and fellowship at Cohen Children's Medical Center, a leading institution for pediatric medicine.
Dr. Shah cares for patients from birth through college age. His clinical interests cover well child care and emergency pediatrics across all stages of childhood and young adulthood.
Dr. Shah spent 20 years working in pediatric emergency and urgent care settings. He also served as a fellowship director for pediatric emergency medicine and oversaw operations for a pediatric urgent care office.
Yes. Dr. Shah created training programs for hundreds of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. He has also authored numerous publications and spoken at national conferences.
Dr. Shah is passionate about well child care and emergency pediatrics. He brings particular depth to urgent and acute concerns across all pediatric age groups.
Dr. Shah grew up in Great Neck, Long Island. He now lives in northern New Jersey.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026