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Dr. Nirav Shah, MD

Dr. Nirav Shah, MD

Neurosurgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Nirav Shah, MD is a neurosurgeon in Princeton, NJ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center and Capital Health Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 80 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (80 reviews)

Princeton Brain, Spine & Sports Medicine

731 Alexander Rd Ste 200 Princeton, NJ 08540
Telehealth available

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Dr. Shah's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shah

4.5

80 ratings, 32 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Margaret Acheampong – Jan 08, 2024
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No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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John – Apr 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Grant – Mar 05, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
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Jan 18, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Hadar C. – Dec 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Tania heim – Dec 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Katie K – Dec 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Dez – Dec 06, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Amy C – Apr 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Dr. Shah – Mar 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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PD – Mar 04, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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John Moss – Feb 24, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Sharon A Monica – Nov 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 20, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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DAREL – Nov 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Joe Dominguez – Aug 08, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jul 29, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jun 21, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 20, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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May 21, 2019
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Dr. Nirav Shah, MD is a neurosurgeon in Princeton, NJ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities Penn Medicine...read more
  • Neurosurgery

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  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Shah is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Princeton Brain, Spine & Sports Medicine

    Princeton Campus731 Alexander Rd Ste 200 Princeton, NJ 08540
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    Newtown Campus104 Pheasant Run Ste 105 Newtown, PA 18940
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
    • Directions
    Freehold Campus901 W Main St Bldg Abldg Freehold, NJ 07728
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
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