About
A. in Psychology with a concentration in Cognitive Sciences from the University of California, Irvine in 2003. She completed her DO at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois in 2009 and her Family Medicine residency at Advocate Christ Hospital in Oaklawn, Illinois. She then spent approximately eight years practicing family medicine with a strong focus on women's health at Advocate Health Care, Illinois' largest health system. Dr. Shah joined Blackhawk Medical Group on January 2, 2018. She holds board certification from both the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, where she earned her DipABLM designation. Dr. Shah leads the concierge program at the practice, offering two membership tiers that integrate the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, social connection, and avoidance of harmful substances. Her clinical interests span women's health, pediatrics, and lifestyle medicine.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of California-Irvine, B.A. Psychology (Cognitive Sciences), 2003
Medical School
Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL, DO, 2009
Residency
Family Medicine, Advocate Christ Hospital, Oaklawn, IL
Additional Training
Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician (DipABLM), American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Shah right for?
Dr. Shah is an ideal fit for patients who want a physician engaged in both traditional family medicine and lifestyle-driven health planning. Women seeking comprehensive primary and preventive care will find her background especially relevant. Patients managing chronic disease who want a structured, whole-person approach benefit from her lifestyle medicine training. Those interested in the concierge program will work directly with Dr. Shah.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Shah offers two concierge tiers. Basic Concierge Care includes extended visits, same-day or next-day appointments, direct communication, in-office lab draws, and a limited panel. Lifestyle Concierge Care adds expanded cancer screening, a lifestyle tracking platform, and a collaborative approach to daily routines and long-term health patterns.
Yes, Dr. Shah holds dual board certification. The American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians certified her in family practice. The American College of Lifestyle Medicine awarded her the DipABLM designation as a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician.
Lifestyle medicine addresses six core pillars: nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, social connection, and avoidance of harmful substances. Dr. Shah integrates all six into her clinical practice. Her Lifestyle Concierge Care tier builds this framework directly into patient care plans.
Yes, women's health is one of Dr. Shah's primary clinical interests. She spent approximately eight years focused on women's health at Advocate Health Care before joining Blackhawk Medical Group.
Yes, pediatrics is among Dr. Shah's areas of interest. She provides family medicine care for children as part of her broader primary care practice.
Dr. Shah earned her DO from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois in 2009. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Advocate Christ Hospital in Oaklawn, Illinois.
Prospective patients can submit an inquiry through the concierge medicine interest form on the Blackhawk Medical Group website. Dr. Shah's team will follow up with details on membership tiers and availability.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026