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
3/24/2026Dr Shah is the most kindest, caring, and brilliant providers I've ever seen! He's extremely knowledgeable you can tell he genuinely cares about his patients.
3/17/2026
Great experience!
3/16/2026
Have no problems with care I have gotten from this caregiver
3/15/2026
Dr Shah is always helpful. In fact, he's the only provider that I see (via Baptist health care) that actually does his job-from start to finish. Hes redeemed Baptist in my opinion, on more than one occasion.
3/11/2026
Dr Shah is the expert I needed!
3/08/2026
Great
3/05/2026
Dr, Shah was attentive, professional and helpful.
3/03/2026
Dr. Shah was so refreshing, he took his time with me, explained things I had never understood before, and made me feel like I was his top priority. I can honestly say after 21+ years of this, he is the BEST rheumatologist I have ever seen.
3/03/2026
Doctor is good. [...]
3/03/2026
Excellent direct communication
3/03/2026
It was a WONDERFUL experience starting with checking in to Assistant, [...] The Intern ALL the way to Dr. Shah...The ENTIRE OFFICE WAS GREAT!!!
3/02/2026
He was very gentle and caring.
3/01/2026
We discussed different treatments and decided on the best for me
2/22/2026
Dr. Shah shows genuine concern and I feel he really wants to help. [...]
2/22/2026
I am so happy I decided to change to a BHC doctor. Dr. Shah is easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about about my health needs.
2/21/2026
The team was excellent. [...]
2/07/2026
Great experience
2/04/2026
I was very impressed and long forward to seeing him again in [...].
2/03/2026
Good experience
1/26/2026
Finally someone who saw me and listened I was pleasantly surprised
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.