AMAR SHAH, MD

Board certified family and primary care physician in Chesterfield, VA.

Dr. Amar Shah
Dr. Amar ShahFamily Practitioner

MEET DR. AMAR SHAH

 

Dr. Amar Shah serves as both the medical director for Virginia Care Partners, and as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine. Dr. Shah cares for patients of all ages and has a special interest in working with athletes and treating sports related injuries. Dr. Shah enjoys developing relationships with his patients that go beyond healthcare.

As the founder and owner of VitalCare Family Practice, Dr. Shah focuses on preventative care for the whole family through all stages of life. Dr. Shah is committed to:

– Providing continuity of care for his patients

– Multidisciplinary care coordination
– Navigation through a fragmented health system

Dr. Shah strives to be an advocate for all of his patients. Dr. Shah is happily married with twin boys. He enjoys working out with his wife and playing basketball with his sons.

VISION

My vision is to expand high value primary care practices throughout the Richmond area. I am committed to delivering high-quality care by using technology to break barriers to care. I want to utilize technology to:

  • Increase patient engagement by providing everyone with a free smartphone app
  • Provide open access scheduling so patients can be seen the same day
  • Provide televisits for patients with busy schedules

VitalCare can be considered a true medical home for our patients and their families.

EDUCATION

  • American University of the Caribbean, medical school
  • St. John Hospital and Medical Center/Wayne State University in Family Medicine in Detroit, Michigan, residency

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Dr. Shah is an active member of:

  • American Medical Association
  • American Academy of Family Physicians
  • American Board of Functional Medicine

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Dr. Amar Shah is the medical director for Virginia Care Partners, providing medical oversight to over 800 physicians in the Richmond metro area. He is leading a movement to elevate healthcare in Richmond by transforming practices to focus on providing high-quality care while lowering the cost for patients.

Dr. Shah also teaches family medicine as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine.

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NOW OFFERING TELEMEDICINE!

VitalCare Family Practice offers telemedicine services to our patients through our patient portal. If you would like to use our telemedicine service, please contact the office at 804-256-8282 to speak to a VitalCare team member, and we will schedule a telemedicine appointment for you!

WHAT OUR PATIENTS SAY

Once I learned that Dr Amar Shah had come to this practice I called and scheduled an appointment, which was made in a timely manner. It was easy to find and everyone was very nice. And of course Dr. Shah is great!!

Tara

r. Shah has been my family physician for over 8 years. He takes the time to explain everything in terms which I can understand and is a very caring and competent doctor. There was no question of following him to his new practice!

Sabrina

Dr. Shah is a very knowledgeable doctor. Explains everything really well. Happy to have him as my primary care doctor.

Stephen

Awesome staff. Awesome Doctor. What a great visit. I can appreciate a place that makes you comfortable!!

Linda

Came in for a physical. Great and welcoming physician. Dr. Shah was very approachable and answered all my concerns. Their health app is intuitive and the doctor is responsive. The location is very bright and open and the small staff make it a more personable environment. Strongly recommend this practice!

Jonathan

Dr. Amar Shah is an excellent provider. Always kind and willing to take time and sit down to listen to your questions and concerns. He always puts his patient and their needs first. If you are looking for a new primary care doctor he is the best of the best!

Austin C.