background
background
Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD

Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD

Cardiology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD is a cardiologist in Webster, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shah has extensive experience in Heart Conditions, Interventional Cardiac Procedures, and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from Government Medical College - Srinagar India in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center and HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 668 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (668 reviews)

Office Hours

Monday

8 am
to
6 pm

Tuesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Wednesday

8 am
to
5 pm

Thursday

8 am
to
5 pm

Friday

8 am
to
5 pm
450 Blossom St Ste D
Webster, TX 77598

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Shah is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Shah is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
Read our methodology

  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Shah specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Interventional Cardiology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalSurgical Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals

More Cardiology Specialists at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

Experience Check

Search for experience in a specific area

Dr. Shah's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shah

4.9

668 ratings, 408 with a written review
5 Star
94%
94%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
1%
1%
2 Star
1%
1%
1 Star
2%
2%

Your trust is our top concern. Learn more.

We monitor all reviews to ensure they comply with our guidelines and don’t include personal information, profanity, libel, defamation, harassment, obscenity or fraud.

All reviews are confirmed and audited before publication, and community members have the ability to flag inappropriate content for further review by our team.

Doctors can not pay for good reviews, nor can they pay to have negative reviews removed.

Any reviews that are deemed fraudulent or violate our guidelines will be removed immediately.

RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
Telehealth
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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Charles Koch – Jul 11, 2024
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 18, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD?
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
Helpful
William Whitton – Mar 23, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD?
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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mike Lowery – Feb 11, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 07, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sally K. Bell – Feb 01, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD?
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Teximan – Feb 01, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Robert Leland Johnston – Feb 01, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Rudy T – Jan 31, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD?
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
Helpful
Robert Thomas Norwillo – Jan 31, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD?
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
Helpful
Randall Smith – Jan 30, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD?
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
Helpful
JT – Jan 30, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD?
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Jan 30, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD?
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
Helpful
Norma Elam – Jan 30, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD?
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
Helpful
Paul McRae – Jan 30, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD?
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
Helpful
Ernest Keel – Jan 30, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD?
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
Helpful
Terry Muir – Jan 30, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD?
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
Helpful
Jerry Smith – Jan 30, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jan 29, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD?
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Louise Lyons – Jan 28, 2023
×Post a ResponseAre you Dr. Rakesh Shah, MD?

Leave a review

How was your experience with Dr. Shah?

Is this your profile?

Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim your profile

Insurance Check

Search for your insurance carrier and choose your plan type

About Me

care philosophy

At Bay Area Heart, we believe in providing comprehensive/personalized care to each of our patients. Our philosophy is centered on the idea that every patient is unique and deserves a treatment plan that is tailored to their individual needs. ...read more

biography

Dr. Rakesh Shah is a board-certified Cardiologist and Interventional Cardiologist who has specialized in different aspects of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular diseases over the past 25 years.  His experience includes all forms of noninvasive...read more
  • Cardiology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Residency Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Internship Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital
  • Government Medical College - Srinagar India

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
  • English

  • Indian

Dr. Shah is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

    Read our methodology

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

      500 W Medical Center Blvd
      Webster, TX 77598
      Recipient of 27
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      74%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      7% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

      1313 Hermann Dr
      Houston, TX 77004
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland

      6801 Emmett F Lowry Expy
      Texas City, TX 77591
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality