RATINGS & REVIEWS
The provider star rating is calculated using patient reponses to the five care provider questions in our patient satisfaction survey. Below you can see the provider's star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback.
Comments
8/26/2025This doctor was amazing.
8/25/2025
Could not have been happier with Dr. Shah and his excellent fourth year med student helper […]!! They were an awesome team.
8/23/2025
Was my first time with the Dr. Have to come back for labs and x rays results
8/17/2025
My doctor was very informative and let know the in and out of my problem
8/12/2025
Nice doc
8/08/2025
Dr. Shah was the first doctor to listen to me, explain what he was thinking, and not lead with blaming me for being overweight before discussing my health issues. I am well aware I need to lose weight and I have tried for many years. In many doctors' opinions, weight loss should preclude treatment for pain. Dr. Shah did not even mention it and I left the office in disbelief.
8/08/2025
He's a great doctor! Always very on top on my health issues and concerns. And ge always listens And try to get to the bottom of things! Great bedside maner, personality, and just an awesome person!
8/07/2025
Dr Shah and staff were excellent
8/06/2025
Very professional, took time to explain his plan for me. To help me.
8/01/2025
I like Dr. Shah
7/31/2025
I highly recommend Dr. Shah and Baptist Health if someone has need for a great rheumatologist.
7/28/2025
I was the last appointment of the day, and I know the doctor and staff were tired. I was tentatively diagnosed with [...], and I know it is impossible to explain in an office visit the complexity of this disease and its treatment. That said, I feel Dr. Shah made a good start, I trust his judgment, and he has made arrangements for various tests and a future appointment with him. I'm grateful.
7/28/2025
Excellent
7/25/2025
Good, so far.
7/21/2025
Great experience
7/15/2025
Most knowledgeable Doctor.
7/15/2025
Dr. Shah explained more in this first visit than the Rheumatologist I had seen at another Hospital.
7/14/2025
Dr Shah is the kindest, sweetest and probably smartest person I've ever met.
7/11/2025
Very happy with Dr Shah
6/30/2025
Helped me so much! Took time to explain everything to me and let me know there was still hope. Saw relief in 24hrs
Location(s)
Baptist Medical Group - Rheumatology
DEPARTMENT OF BAPTIST HOSPITAL
Bear Family Foundation Health Center125 Baptist Way
Suite: 4A
Pensacola FL , 32503
Phone: 448.227.6360
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Biography
Viraj Shah, M.D., is a double board-certified physician who is fellowship-trained in rheumatology. He specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions and diseases affecting the joints, muscles and bones. Dr. Shah welcomes new patients.
Medical Education
Government Medical College
Surat, India
Residency
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
Fellowship
Virginia Tech Carilion Clinic
Boca Raton, FL
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
Memberships
American College of Physicians
American College of Rheumatology
Clinical Specialties
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
Meet Your Provider
What led you to become a doctor or choose your focus of medicine?
Patient-centric care and the ability to positively influence their life. Driven by compassion to heal, specialize, and innovate in medicine.
What about your line of work do you find most rewarding and why?
Improving quality of life and reducing morbidity through personalized care and innovative treatments.
What is something about you that only your patients would know?
Only my patients know how much I cherish their trust.
How would a patient describe you?
A patient might describe me as compassionate, thorough and dedicated to their well-being with a good amount of a healthy sense of humor.
What is your proudest moment as a doctor?
My proudest moment as a doctor was when a patient expressed heartfelt gratitude after achieving significant improvement in their health through our collaborative efforts.
In your opinion, what is the most important factor in a doctor-patient relationship?
Trust is the most important factor in a doctor-patient relationship.
What can a patient expect when they have you as a doctor?
Patients can expect dedicated, evidence-based, compassionate care tailored to their individual needs.
What do you find most encouraging about the work you do?
The most encouraging aspect of my work as a rheumatologist is witnessing patients experience significant symptom relief, regain functionality and enjoy a better quality of life.
What are your top priorities with every patient you see?
My top priorities with every patient are accurate diagnosis, effective treatment and personalized care tailored to individual needs.
Describe one of the top ways you ensure each patient receives the quality, personal health care they deserve. One of the top ways I ensure each patient receives the quality, personalized health care they deserve is by taking the time to listen attentively to their concerns, thoroughly evaluate their symptoms, and tailor treatment plans that consider their unique needs and preferences.
Publications
Shah V, Yaffe B, Gutman D. Anti-NXP2 Positive Dermatomyositis Causing Rhabdomyolysis: An Atypical Presentation. Am J Med Sci. 2022 May;363(5):e49-e50. doi: 10.1016/j.amjms.2021.10.020.
Sunny A.J., Shah V.R., Topacio T. & Voin V. (2021, May). Complications of COVID 19 in a Patient with Birt Hogg Dube Syndrome. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, A4101(A4101), 203.
Shah V, Grossman J, Gutman D. Neuropsychiatric Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - A Case Report. http://dx.doi.org/10.47746/FMCR.2021.2504
Shah V, Patel P, Ullrich K. Lamotrigine-Induced Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Masquerading as A Systemic Autoimmune Process. http://dx.doi.org/10.47746/FMCR.2021.2507
Shah V, Demirjian G, Patel A. A Rare Case of Pulmonary Renal Syndrome Secondary to Microscopic Polyangiitis – A Case Report http://dx.doi.org/10.47746/FMCR.2022.3102
Shah V, Young L, Husain H, Kazmi T, Bankole A. A case of immune mediated necrotizing myositis. Am J Med Sci. 2023 Sep;366(3):e42-e43. doi: 10.1016/j.amjms.2023.04.010.
Shah VR, Bankole A. Voclosporin. 2023 Jun 15. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan–. PMID: 37276315.
Shah V, Husain H, Bankole A, et al. A case of hyperviscosity syndrome in rheumatoid arthritis. AIM Clinical Cases. 2023;2:e221291. doi:10.7326/aimcc.2022.1291. Oral presentation on “Anti-NXP2 Positive Dermatomyositis Causing Rhabdomyolysis: An Atypical Presentation” at Congress of Clinical Rheumatology (CCR West) in September 2021.