Ajay Shah, MD
- Psychiatry
Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-822-3750
Fax:
832-825-3747
Languages: English
Departments:
Get to know Ajay Shah, MD
Dr. Shah believes that pediatric psychiatry and mental health are an integral part of the health care of our youth. He enjoys working with families and their children to help diagnose and treat various mental health disorders in a compassionate and caring way.
Clinical Interests
ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Child and Adolescent Psychiatry | 2017 |
| University of Connecticut Health Center | Residency | Adult Psychiatry | 2015 |
| Ross University School of Medicine | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2011 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Biology; Minors in Chemistry and Bioethics | 2006 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry | Member (2015 - Current) |
| Texas Society of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry | Member (2015 - Current) |
Awards
Teacher of the Year, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine 2021-2022
Provider Excellence Award, Texas Children’s Hospital August 2021
Outstanding Educator, General Psychiatry Program, Baylor College of Medicine 2020-2021
William P. Moore, MD & Roy N. Aruffo, MD Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Resident Excellence Award
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Malak Abbas, Ajay Shah, Anh Lan Truong, Joshua Thomas, Kirti Saxena, Chadi A. Calarge. 5.10 - Pharmacological Therapies in Children and Adolescents. Editor(s): Gordon J.G. Asmundson. Comprehensive Clinical Psychology (Second Edition), Elsevier, 2022, Pages 175-195, ISBN 9780128222324
Shah, R., Palad, C., Shah, A. 2018. Facing Overweight and Obesity: A Complete Guide for Children and Adolescents, Chapter 6: What Are the Medical Complications of Obesity?; pp 53-84. Editors Stanford, FC., Stevens, JR., Stern, TA. The Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy.
Saxena, K., Kaur, R., Shah, A. 2018. Rudolph’s Pediatrics 23rd Edition, Section 7, Chapter 94: Pediatric Depression and Bipolar Spectrum Disorders; pp 408-411. McGraw Hill Education.
Shah, A., Penumetcha, V., Tampi, R., Ahmed, M., Mansoor, R., Marwaha, R., Young, J. 2017. Psychiatry Board Review (Medical Specialty Board Review) 1st Edition, Part I, Chapter 4: Diagnostic Procedures; pp 25-49. Editors Rajesh R. Tampi, Kristina Zdanys, Mark Oldham. Oxford University Press.
Gupta, N., Shah, A., Roy, K., Penumetcha, V., Oldham, M. 2017. Psychiatry Board Review (Medical Specialty Board Review) 1st Edition, Part I, Chapter 5: Clinical Aspects of Psychiatric Disorders; pp 50-79. Editors Rajesh Tampi, Kristina Zdanys, Mark Oldham. Oxford University Press.
Saxena, K., Verrico, C.D., Kahlon, R.S., Amin, P.A., Arvind, R., Patel, M., Sharp, C., Williams, L.L., Shah, A. Borderline Features in Youth with Bipolar Spectrum Disorders. Adolescent Psychiatry, Volume 8, Issue 3, Dec 2017, pp 174-184.