Umang H Shah MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
15211 89th Ave Department Of Medici Jamaica NY, 11432About
Dr. Umang Shah is a cardiologist practicing in Jamaica, NY. Dr. Shah specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Shah also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College MD
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Interventional Cardiology- 2011
Provider Details
Umang H Shah MD's Expert Contributions
Blood pressure?
Some decline in blood pressure when you are sleeping or laying down and relaxing is expected particularly if you take Xanax at night READ MORE
Is chest heaviness related to my past heart issues?
Yes you could have furthere worsening of coronary artery disease and may be having new blockage or worsening of old blockages READ MORE
Don't want to have surgery for enlarged heart--any other options?
Your description needs lot more details which means you need to be seen by a cardiologist READ MORE
Increasing resting heart rate, what is it?
Conditions related or unrelated to the heart can do this. Systemic conditions like fever or infection can do it or irregular heart rhythm can do it. READ MORE
Can I have mitral valve prolapse when doctor can not hear heart murmur?
Yes you may not always have an audible murmur. READ MORE
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- Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Center 2010
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