Malay B. Shah, MD, FACS

  • Surgical Director, Liver Transplant Program
4.9 out of 5

About

Malay Shah is the Surgical Director of the Liver Transplant Program. He is from the Cincinnati area and attended college at the University of Cincinnati. While in Cincinnati, he worked closely with individuals who were involved in transplant and immunosuppression outcomes research. At this time he developed a keen interest in transplantation. He subsequently attended medical school in Toledo, Ohio at the Medical College of Ohio, and then completed a general surgery residency at the Medical College of Georgia.

Dr. Shah completed a transplant surgery fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. When he finished his training, he eagerly jumped at the opportunity to come to the University of Kentucky and return to the area he considers home.

Dr. Shah's interests include liver, kidney and pancreas transplantation. He also has significant interests in hepatobiliary surgery, liver tumors cholangiocarcinoma and vascular access for patients with renal failure. He has a keen interest in socioeconomic and healthcare disparities and their impact on organ donation. He actively participates in national organizations such as the United Network of Organ Sharing as well as multiple transplant societies.

Faculty Rank

  • Professor of Surgery
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    Malay B. Shah, MD, FACS - UK HealthCare
    Master Distiller Fred Noe received a new kidney at UK HealthCare
    Malay B. Shah, MD, FACS - UK HealthCare
    Master Distiller Fred Noe received a new kidney at UK HealthCare

Training & Education

Degree

The University of Toledo, College of Medicine, Toledo, Ohio

Residency

Medical College of Georgia, Augusta

Fellowship

Abdominal Transplant Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Surgery

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5
8 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    Dr. Shah was extremely knowledged and helpful.

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    Excellent. Ready for surgery.

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    Very good.

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    The information given was excellent, and all the staff were very helpful.

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    A great bunch from the time I walked in the front door to the time I walked out. Everyone was great.
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      Good.
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      Care was great.
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      I have already recommended UK to others. Very happy with UK.