About
Dr. Rajavi Shah co-founded Through Time Primary Care to build the kind of relationship-driven primary care she felt called to practice from an early age. S. in Biotechnology with a minor in Nutrition from Rutgers University, graduating on the Dean's List. She then earned her MD from Ross University School of Medicine in 2011, graduating with highest honors.
Dr. Shah completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Connecticut in a dedicated primary care program and went on to serve as Chief Resident, earning the Chief of the Year honor from the program in 2015. She later joined the faculty at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, teaching the next generation of physicians while practicing both outpatient and inpatient medicine. She received the Outstanding VA Attending of the Year award in 2017-2018 and a Houston Methodist Lifesaver Award during her time in the Friendswood community. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Shah now pursues additional certification in obesity medicine, lifestyle medicine, and menopause care. She has published on obesity complications and contributes evidence-based writing on topics including vaccine safety, cancer screening, and health misinformation. She cares for adults 18 and older. Outside the clinic, she coaches her kids' tennis, cooks, reads, and shares her home with a dog named Einstein.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Rutgers University, B.S. Biotechnology (minor in Nutrition), Dean's List
Medical School
Ross University School of Medicine, MD, 2011, graduated with highest honors
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Connecticut (dedicated primary care program), completed 2014
Additional Training
Chief Resident, University of Connecticut Internal Medicine; Assistant Professor, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center; Currently pursuing obesity medicine certification, menopause society certification, and board certification in lifestyle medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Shah right for?
Dr. Shah is a strong fit for adults 18 and older seeking a physician who takes preventive care seriously. Patients managing obesity, diabetes, hypertension, thyroid conditions, or high cholesterol benefit from her evidence-based, whole-person approach. She also sees women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Patients dealing with depression, anxiety, or ADHD find her clinical range especially useful. Her interest in lifestyle medicine makes her well-suited for adults who want to address root causes alongside managing chronic conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Shah treats a wide range of adult conditions including obesity, hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and high cholesterol. She also manages perimenopause and menopause, depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Her clinical scope covers preventive care, chronic disease management, and women's health for patients 18 and older.
Yes. Dr. Shah holds board certification in Internal Medicine. She also currently pursues additional certification in obesity medicine, lifestyle medicine, and menopause care through the relevant specialty boards.
Dr. Shah earned her MD from Ross University School of Medicine in 2011, graduating with highest honors. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at the University of Connecticut in a dedicated primary care program and served as Chief Resident, earning the program's Chief of the Year honor in 2015.
Dr. Shah earned the Chief of the Year honor from the University of Connecticut Internal Medicine Residency program in 2015. She later received the Outstanding VA Attending of the Year award in 2017-2018 and a Houston Methodist Lifesaver Award during her time practicing in the Friendswood community.
Yes. Dr. Shah provides perimenopause and menopause care for adult women. She currently pursues formal certification from the Menopause Society to deepen her expertise in hormonal health and evidence-based treatment options.
Yes. Dr. Shah is passionate about obesity medicine and currently pursues board certification in the specialty. Through Time Primary Care offers a 12-month Obesity Medicine Program as an add-on to membership, covering medical evaluation, nutrition therapy, body composition tracking, and anti-obesity medications when appropriate.
Yes. Dr. Shah published a chapter on the medical complications of obesity in the Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy's guide "Facing Obesity" in February 2019. She also has an article forthcoming in Elsevier's Psychiatric Clinics focused on integrative and complementary therapies in youth with obesity.
Dr. Shah cares for adults 18 and older. Her partner, Dr. David Washington, sees patients of all ages including newborns, children, and adolescents.
Doctor profile last updated August 16, 2026