Alok Shah, MD
General and Pediatric Orthopedics
Dr. Shah specializes in general and pediatric orthopedics; hand, spine and foot surgery; and pain management including the neck and upper back. He also performs total joint replacements and treats a wide range of sports-related orthopedic injuries. Dr. Shah completed his residency in orthopedic surgery with Richland Memorial Hospital at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C., and his fellowship training in pediatric orthopedics at the Alfred I. DuPont Institute in Wilmington, Del.
Board Certification:
- Orthopedic Surgery, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada FRCSC (Canada)
- General Surgery, Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) FRCS (Ed) (U.K.)
Professional Organizations:
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Association for Hand Surgery
- Kansas Orthopedic Society
Medical School: MGM Medical College, Indore, India.
Residency:
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
- Richland Memorial Hospital, University Of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
Fellowship:
PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDICS
- Alfred I DuPont Institute, Wilmington, Delaware.
Overseas Training:
- Residency: Orthopedic surgery, Gen Surgery, and A&E, Bombay, India. 1979-1983
- Residency: Orthopedic Surgery, Gen Surgery, and A&E, NHS Hospitals, United Kingdom. 1983-1990
- Assistant Orthopedic Surgeon King Faisal Hospital & Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 1990-199
Publications:
1. An Improved Technique for Digital Tourniquet. A. Shah, R. Asirvatham, R.D.Ellis. Orthopedic Review (Am) 1:91-92; 1992.
2. Hydatid Bone Disease of the Pelvis. A Report of Two Cases and Review of the Literature. S. Agarwal, A. Shah, S. Kadhi, R.J. Rooney. Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research. 280:251-255; 1992.
3. Aneurysmal Bone Cyst of the Sacrum Presenting As Pelvic Tumor. A Case Report. A. Shah, R. Asirvatham, P.G. Moreau. Contemporary Orthopedics (USA). 24(4); 431-437; 1992.
4. One Stage Open Reduction of Congenital Hip Dislocation in Older Children with Shortening Femoral Osteotomy – Results and Complication. R. Ellis, A. Shah. Orthop. Trans., J. Bone and Joint Sur. (Abstract) 16(1):8; 1992.
5. The Role of Imaging Technology in Surgical Resection of the Bone Tumors. A. Shah, A. Mukherjee, S. Parikh, J. Antonius. Annals of Saudi Medicine. (Abstract) 12 (5); 1992.
6. Reconstruction of Skeletal Defects after Tumor Resection: An Innovative Technique. R. Asirvatham, A. Shah. et al. Annals of Saudi Medicine. (Abstract) 12 (5):517, 1992.
7. One Stage Open Reduction of Congenital Hip Dislocation in Older Children with Shortening Fermoral Osteotomy – Results and Complication. R. Ellis, A. Shah. J. Pedia. Orthop. (Abstract) 12(2):260; 1992.
8. Pagella Procedure for Hallux Valgus: A Critical Review. A. Shah, C.R. Berkin, K.P. Sherman. The Foot (Br.) 3:31-37; 1993.
9. Primary Resection Arthroplasty for Intercondylar Fracture of Femur with an Arthritic Knee Joint. A. Shah, R. Asirvatham, R.A. Sudlow. Contemporary Orthopedics (Am) 26(5): 463-467; 1993
10. Total Knee Arthroplasty for Sickle Cell Disease. A. Shah, A. Mukherjee, P.G. Moreau. Acta Orthop Scand 64(2): 150-152; 1993.
11. False Aneurysm Complicating Closed Femoral Fracture In A Child. A. Shah, R. D. Ellis. Orthop. Rev. Nov. 1265-1267; 1993.
12. Instant Arthrodesis of the Knee for Resection of Tumor around the Knee: An Innovative Technique. R. Ashirvatham, A. Shah, R.Rooney, P.G. Moreau. Complications of Limb Salvage Surgery. Editor; Robert Pho, ISOLS, Singapore, 97-100, 1993.
13. Primary Malignant Tumor of the Hand: N. Nandagopal, A. Shah, D. Young. Canadian Journal of Surgery. 36:6 56, 1993.
14. Intermetacarpal Fusion for the Flail Thumb: A. Shah, R.D. Ellis. The Journal Of Hand Surgery (Am) 19A-3:453-454, 1994.
15. Hypertension Following Surgical Release for Flexion Contractures of the Knee: A. Shah, R. Asirvatham. J Bone and Joint Surgery. 76-B: 274-277, 1994.
Published Book:
Complications in Management of Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congentia: A. Shah, S. Jaykumar. In Complications in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery. Editor C. Epps, J. R. Bowen. J. B. Lippincott Co., Philadelphia, 1994.
Civil Litigation
In civil court, psychiatrists are often brought in to access factors related to certain types of injury or injustice. Dr. Nair provides professional consultation and assessment in many matters of civil litigation involving Traumatic Brain Injury. Dr. Nair specializes in multiple board certified disciplines and covers various aspects of civil litigation and expert witness testimony. Operating with a highly skilled team of administrative professionals and over thirty years of experience he is a reliable source for impartial evaluation and reporting.
Dr. Nair is conversant with and current in all med legal issues and the dispute resolution process having served as an expert witness both at trial and arbitration, and having participated in depositions. His services include providing consultation, forensic analysis, case evaluation, and expert testimony in a broad range of disciplines.
Employment Litigation
In employment litigation, Neuro-psychiatrists are often brought in to access factors related to certain types of injury in a work environment. Dr. Nair provides professional consultation and neuro-psychiatric assessment in many matters of employment litigation.
Dr. Nair specializes in multiple board certified disciplines and covers various aspects of civil litigation and expert witness testimony. Operating with a highly skilled team of administrative professionals and over thirty years of experience he is a reliable source for impartial evaluation and reporting.
Dr. Nair is conversant with and current in all med legal issues and the dispute resolution process having served as an expert witness both at trial and arbitration, and having participated in depositions. His services include providing consultation, forensic analysis, case evaluation, and expert testimony in a broad range of disciplines.
Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) Talks
EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS
CALIFORNIA MCLE TALKS
Dr. Nair is a State Bar of California MCLE Provider. (No. 12796)
As a working professional I want to be able to provide firms with the best possible tools in order for attorneys’ and staff alike to better understand Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Should you contact our office and express interest we can schedule appointments at your convenience. Once the seminar is put on calendar my staff will provide you with a course syllabus.
Please be mindful that this is a service to educate all those who seek to expand their knowledge on the topic. Our office has a 48 hour cancellation policy as a courtesy to all those involved in the preparation.
For those firms that are not local to Long Beach, CA, we will make travel arrangements to visit your firm.
COURSE:
DSM V AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY & PSYCHIATRIC AFFECTS OF TBI
1 MCLE Credit Hour Pending Approval
Subject Matter:
-TBI and mTBI
-US Troops Deployed
-Why Aspects of TBI are Overlooked
-Most devastating aspects of TBI
-Use and misuse of testing in TBI
-PTSD complicating TBI and Chronic Pain
We can provide free MCLE seminars for your law firm by a California Bar Approved Provider. We provide MCLE seminars free of charge for your firm. The seminars will be scheduled at your convenience and your location. Topics will be customized by our experts to meet your needs.
Topics of recent seminars include :
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Adults and Children
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Adults and Children
- Adverse Effects of Psychiatric Medications
- Pain Disorders
- Somatoform Disorders
- Chronic Pain
- Malingering
- Complex Regional Pain Syndromes (CRPS)
- Toxic Torts
- Medical Board Investigations (Mental &Professional Competency)
- Psychiatric Malpractice
- Sexual Harassment
- Addiction & Substance Abuse
- Mental Health/Substance Abuse for Attorneys
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Among the most disabling of medical conditions, affecting about 1.5 million individuals every year.
A psychiatric disorder that develops in a significant minority of subjects exposed to serious and life threatening events.
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