Vishal M. Shah, MD - Orthopedic Surgery in Richmond and Sugar Land, Texas

Orthopedic Surgeon at Richmond Bone & Joint

“My goal is to provide exceptional personalized service using state-of-the-art techniques to get you back in the game, whether your arena is sports, work, home, or recreation.”

Orthopedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellowship

American Sports Medicine Institute - Birmingham, Alabama

Orthopedic Surgery Residency

University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston, Texas

Medical Degree

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School - Dallas, Texas

Bachelor of Business Administration with High Honors

Business Honors and Finance, University of Texas - Austin, Texas

Academic Recognition

Member-American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine
Member- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Member-Arthroscopy Association of North America

Dr. Vishal Shah provides comprehensive orthopedic care, including:

Arthroscopic Knee, Shoulder, Elbow, Hip and Ankle Surgery
Arthroscopic Treatment of Labral Tears of the Hip and Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
Rotator Cuff Repair of the Shoulder
Labrum Repair of the Shoulder (SLAP, Bankart, Reverse Bankart)
Treatment of Shoulder Instability and Dislocations of the Shoulder
Ligament Reconstruction of the Knee (ACL, PCL, LCL, MCL)
Pediatric ACL Reconstruction
Revision ACL Reconstruction
Meniscus Repair of the Knee
Cartilage Restoration Techniques (Cartilage Transplant, OATS, Microfracture)
Ankle Instability and Treatment of Acute and Chronic Ankle Sprains
Elbow and Shoulder Conditions in the Throwing Athlete
UCL Reconstruction of the Elbow (Tommy John procedure)
Comprehensive Fracture Management of the Extremities
Partial and Total Knee and Shoulder Replacement
Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Total and Partial Hip Replacements
Endoscopic and Open Carpal Tunnel Release

Team Coverage:

Houston Energy Women's Professional Football Team

Dr. Shah has worked with athletes at the recreational, high school, collegiate and professional levels throughout his career and is expertly trained in the art of sports medicine by some of the most renowned and well-respected orthopedic surgeons in the country. Using advanced techniques perfected in the sports medicine arena, Dr. Shah is accustomed to treating fractures, arthritic conditions, and common musculoskeletal conditions and injuries that afflict individuals of all ages and in all walks of life. Understanding that many such conditions can be treated with non-operative means involving physical therapy, bracing, medications, or activity modification, Dr. Shah can guide patients through non-operative and operative solutions and offer surgical treatment when appropriate.

Patient Testimonials

I would like to thank Dr. Shah for the excellent care I received when I injured my wrist. He was very thorough with his explanation of what was going on and really put my mind at ease. It was a busy day in the office but I never felt rushed or that he was in a hurry. He definitely left me and my husband with a wonderful impression of him. I will not hesitate to return to Dr. Shah when I have future bouts of clumsiness! Thanks, Dr. Shah!

Heather Reichert, RD, LD, CDE

When I came in to see you I didn't know what was wrong with my foot and ankle. I just knew that I had lost my explosion and it would still hurt after I iced it down. My team was heading into the state playoffs and I wanted to be ready. Even more importantly, I didn't want to have any lingering injuries when I start playing basketball for Boise State University next fall. Since coming to Richmond Bone & Joint and getting my ankle and foot treated, everything has been fine. My team went to the regional finals in the playoffs, and I haven't had a bit of pain while playing. Dr. Shah, you're the best!

Taylor, PG -#21

My name is Connor Thompson and I tore anterior cruciate ligament in my knee leaving me unable to run or compete in sports. I saw Dr. Vishal Shah at the Richmond Bone & Joint Clinic and found him to be very friendly and personable. He did a fantastic job on my knee. After my ACL repair surgery, I felt more confident and quicker then I was even before the injury!

The employees at Richmond Bone & Joint Clinic treated me on a very personal level and I found the new clinic facility to be top notch.

I want to thank Dr. Shah, who brought me back to competing at a high level in a shorter time than most thought possible. I recommend Dr. Shah to all of my friends.

Connor Thompson

You can learn more about Dr. Shah at our rbjc.com website.