About
, is a rheumatologist with deep clinical roots in complex inflammatory and autoimmune disease. She completed her fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh, training alongside world-renowned rheumatologists in scleroderma, blood vessel disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, and muscle inflammation. In 2006, she brought that expertise to Jacksonville, Florida, where she has built her specialty practice.
Dr. Shah's care philosophy centers on patient education. She believes that informed patients make better decisions about their own treatment. She also holds firmly to individualized care, rejecting one-size-fits-all protocols in favor of personalized treatment plans. Her areas of clinical interest include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, gout, blood vessel disorders, and inflammatory muscle conditions. Outside the clinic, she enjoys traveling, exploring global cuisine, and spending time at the beach with her two daughters.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Rheumatology, University of Pittsburgh
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Shah right for?
Dr. Shah is well-suited for adults managing autoimmune and inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, or fibromyalgia. Patients who want a physician who takes time to explain the disease process and discuss treatment options will connect with her approach. She works especially well with patients who have complex or hard-to-diagnose inflammatory conditions and want a personalized plan rather than a standardized protocol.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Shah treats rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, fibromyalgia, gout, blood vessel disorders, and inflammatory muscle conditions. She focuses on autoimmune and inflammatory disease across a range of presentations.
Dr. Shah completed her rheumatology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. There she trained with internationally recognized specialists in scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, blood vessel disorders, and muscle inflammation.
Dr. Shah has practiced in Florida since 2006, when she relocated to Jacksonville after her fellowship training. She has spent nearly two decades building her rheumatology expertise in the region.
Dr. Shah believes that educated patients make better treatment decisions. She takes time to explain the disease process and review all available options. She also rejects standardized protocols, building individualized plans tailored to each patient.
Yes. Fibromyalgia is one of Dr. Shah's clinical areas of interest. She has experience diagnosing and managing this condition as part of a broader focus on inflammatory and pain-related disorders.
Dr. Shah combines deep subspecialty training with a strong commitment to patient education and individualized care. She does not apply one-size-fits-all treatment plans and takes time to help patients understand what is driving their condition.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026