Dr. Jitendra J Shah MD
Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology
420 Ne Glen Oak Ave Suite 304 Peoria IL, 61603About
Dr. Jitendra Shah is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Peoria, IL. Dr. Shah specializes in caring for fetuses, infants, children and adolescents with cardiovascular or cardiac abnormalities. Practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the scope of conditions cared for by pediatric cardiologists is large and includes congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, rhythm disturbances and hypertension.
Education and Training
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1970
Medical College
Agartala Government Medical College 1971
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Cardiology
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- Heart Disease
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
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