About
Dr. Tejal Shah is a board-certified internist with deep roots in Houston medicine. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia in 2007, following undergraduate study at the University of Pennsylvania. She completed both her internship and internal medicine residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Dr. Shah holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. She maintains hospital affiliations with Houston Methodist and Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. She has served as a Hospitalist at the Medical Clinic of Houston since 2012. Her clinical focus includes preventive care, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and thyroid disease management. Houstonian Magazine named her a Top Doctor in Internal Medicine in both 2020 and 2021. She speaks English, French, and Gujarati, and she participates in the Harris County Medical Society.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Pennsylvania
Medical School
Temple University School of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 2007
Residency
Internal Medicine Residency and Internship, Baylor College of Medicine
Additional Training
Hospitalist, Medical Clinic of Houston (since 2012)
Certifications
Languages
English, French, Gujarati
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Shah right for?
Dr. Shah is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician with deep expertise in chronic disease management. Patients managing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or thyroid conditions benefit from her focused clinical approach. She works well with patients who want a doctor who coordinates care directly with specialists and family members. Anyone who values direct physician access and same-day availability will feel at home in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Shah focuses on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, thyroid disease, and preventive care. She also provides comprehensive health screenings through the MDVIP Wellness Program. Her practice covers the full scope of adult internal medicine and chronic disease management.
Yes, Dr. Shah holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and completed her residency training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Dr. Shah earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Temple University School of Medicine in 2007. She completed both her internship and internal medicine residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. She has practiced Houston medicine ever since.
Dr. Shah speaks English, French, and Gujarati. This allows her to communicate directly with patients from a range of backgrounds.
Yes, Houstonian Magazine named Dr. Shah a Top Doctor in Internal Medicine in both 2020 and 2021. She also participates in the Harris County Medical Society and maintains affiliations with Houston Methodist and Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center.
Dr. Shah sees adult patients across a wide range of health needs. She works with patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, as well as those focused on preventive care and long-term wellness.
Yes, Dr. Shah takes a collaborative approach to care. She works alongside patients, their families, and specialist colleagues to coordinate treatment and manage complex health needs.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026