Dr. Fariba Shah, MD

Dr. Fariba Shah, MD

Dr. Fariba Shah, MD

Languages: English
Phone: (301) 570-7415
Fax: (301) 570-7416

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 (301) 570-7415
Specialties
  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Conditions I Treat
  • arthralgia
  • arthritis
  • back muscle injury
  • back pain
  • carpal tunnel syndrome
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Procedures I Perform
  • balance rehabilitation
  • botox for spasticity
  • gait analysis
  • joint injection
  • multiple sclerosis rehabilitation
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About the Provider

Dr. Fariba Shah completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital/ National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, D.C., where she also served as chief resident. She subsequently completed a fellowship in Sports and Interventional Spine at the prestigious Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and Northwestern University Hospital in Chicago.

Dr. Shah was awarded "Intern of the Year Award" for 2008 to 2009, and "Resident of the Year Award" for the 2010 to 2011 and 2011 to 2012 academic years. She was also the recipient of the "Sara Baskin Research Award" in 2013 and has both published and lectured extensively in her field.

Education
  • Fellowship Program: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (2013)
  • Residency Program: MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital (2012)
  • Internship Program: Howard University Hospital (2009)
  • Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine (2008)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine
Insurance
    MedStar Health Providers participate with a wide range of health insurance products. We accept self-pay patients and the insurances plans listed below. This list is not comprehensive, it is updated periodically and is subject to change. If you do not see your health insurance plan or product listed, or if you have any questions regarding MedStar Health’s participation with your health plan, please contact your health plan to verify participation with our providers.

    Since the MedStar Health providers span the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia regions, our participation with DC, Maryland and Virginia Medical Assistance programs varies by provider group. Please contact your MedStar Physician’s Office to assist with verifying Medical Assistance participation. If you are enrolled in a Medicaid Managed Care Organization, please contact your Medicaid health plan to verify participation.

Practice Locations
Member of Medical Staff
  • MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
  • MedStar Montgomery Medical Center