Dr. Ankit Shah MD
Emergency Physician
6th Ave And Spruce Street Reading PA, 19611About
Dr. Ankit Shah practices Emergency Medicine in Reading, PA. Dr. Shah assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Shah examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
Provider Details
Dr. Ankit Shah MD's Practice location
Dr. Ankit Shah MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Shah
Recommended Articles
- What Is Epistaxis?
What is epistaxis?Epistaxis or commonly called a nosebleed is defined as a type of bleeding that occurs from the nostrils, the nasal cavity, or the nasopharynx. Nosebleeds are mostly caused by the rupture of blood vessels inside the nose. Bleeding may be spontaneous or caused by injuries or trauma....
- Chikungunya Fever: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Introduction Chikungunya is a viral infection that is transmitted by mosquitoes. The chikungunya virus causes a sudden onset of fever along with severe joint pain. The illness is not considered as contagious, but in rare instances, the virus can get transmitted through contact with a person's...
- Leukocyte Esterase Test
Leukocyte Esterase Urine TestLeukocyte esterase (LE) is an esterase produced by white blood cells (WBCs) or leukocytes. A leukocyte esterase test is a urine test used to detect the presence of white blood cells and other health conditions associated with infection.Normally, leukocyte esterase...
- What Is a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)?
OverviewA transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a mini-stroke, which only lasts for a few minutes. It occurs when blood stops flowing to a part of the brain for a short time. The symptoms of TIA are similar to other symptoms of stroke, but they do not last long, so TIA does not lead to permanent...
- What Are Ketones?
Almost every cell in the body has a primary source of energy, which is usually glucose. However, when the body doesn't have enough glucose, the liver responds by producing chemicals known as ketones, converting stored fatty acids into ketone bodies. Ketones are used as a backup fuel source when...
- Facts About Meningitis Vaccines
IntroductionThe only way to prevent serious and life-threatening diseases such as meningitis is through vaccination. Meningitis can also be caused by viral, bacterial, and fungal infections. The infection usually affects the meninges or membranes that enclose the brain and spinal cord. Although...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Salman Porbandarwalla M.D., M.S.6th Avenue & Spruce Street Reading PA 19611
- Dr. Charles Barbera M.D.420 S 5TH AVE WEST READING PA 19611
- Dr. Adam P. Sigal M.D.420 S 5TH AVE WEST READING PA 19611
- Dr. Eric Seidel M.D.6th Avenue & Spruce St Reading PA 19611
- Dr. Tiffany Gillis M.D.420 S 5TH AVE WEST READING PA 19611
- Dr. Joseph Louis Granito M.D.6th Ave & Spruce St Reading PA 19611