Aakash A. Shah, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr. Aakash Shah understands active individuals -- he speaks their language. He has always been interested in athletics and physical fitness. As a Board Certified orthopaedic surgeon, that interest allow him to work closely with patients of all activity levels who need orthopedic care. He is also Board Certified in Sports Medicine. 

Dr. Shah is the President of the Medical Staff at Menorah Medical Center. 

He has recently been elected by his peer physicians as a "Top Doc" in Orthopaedic Surgery for the Kansas City area. Since 2014,  Dr. Shah was recognized as one of "America's Top Orthopedists". Additionally, he has been named by his peers to the Super Doctors list, for the Kansas City area.

Dr. Shah currently serves as an NBA Physician to the Miami Heat. He has served as the Miami Heat's team physician at the NBA Combine from 2011-Present. Additionally, he was the fellow team physician for the Miami Heat in 2009-2010.

He is currently serves as the Medical Director for the neutral physicians for the NFL and NFLPA; and is involved in assisting care for professional football players.

As the Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Menorah Medical Center, Dr. Shah has utilized his perspective as a physician to improve the overall patient experience. 

As a leadership consultant, he has performed surgical demonstrations and lectures for other orthopaedic surgeons on innovative medical technology and surgical techniques.

He has also worked with the Kansas City Royals Major League Baseball organization as a first aid physician for several years.

Dr. Shah received his doctorate of medicine from the University of Missouri -- Kansas City School of Medicine, and completed his internship and residency at the University of Missouri -- Kansas City. He then completed a Fellowship in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, working with the NBA Miami Heat through the Orthopaedics Institute of South Florida, where he did research on predicting longevity of athletes' careers in the NBA.

KC Sports Medicine is conveniently located on the campus at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.

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Aakash A. Shah, M.D.
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5701 W. 119th Street, Suite 410
Overland Park, KS 66209

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