Mihir M. Shah, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship trained Mohs and reconstructive surgeon who specializes in the treatment and management of skin cancer. He also has extensive experience treating high risk patients, such as organ transplant recipients, and rare tumors. Dr. Shah has acquired advanced training in cosmetic procedures including neurotoxins (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau), fillers, liposuction, and blepharoplasty (eyelid lift).
Dr. Shah is an Ohio native and grew up in Richfield. After high school, he was accepted into the prestigious 6-year combined BS/MD program at the Northeast Ohio Medical University. He received his Bachelor of Science, in just two years, from the University of Akron and graduated Summa Cum Laude.
Dr. Shah completed his medical school training at the Northeast Ohio Medical University, where he was elected to be Student Council President and graduated within the top 3% of his class. During medical school, Dr. Shah was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Society and was recognized for his excellence in research by winning multiple national research awards and scholarships.
Following medical school, Dr. Shah pursued post-doctoral training as a medical intern at Summa Health Systems in Akron, Ohio. Subsequently, he relocated to New York to complete residency training in Dermatology at Stony Brook University Hospital. During residency, Dr. Shah was selected to serve as Chief Resident of both the Northport VA Medical Center and the Stony Brook Dermatology Residency Program. Dr. Shah’s academic excellence continued as he consistently scored within the top 5% of all Dermatology Residents on the National In-Training Exam and continued to present his research at national conferences.
After residency, Dr. Shah pursued a fellowship in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (Mohs Surgery) under the leadership of world-renowned expert, Dr. C. William Hanke at the Laser and Skin Surgery Institute of Indiana. During his fellowship, Dr. Shah completed over 2,000 cases of Mohs surgery and facial reconstruction. Dr. Shah was also involved in clinical trials evaluating cutting edge therapy in aesthetic techniques and products. As part of his training, Dr. Shah worked with plastic surgeons and oculoplastic specialists for advanced reconstructive experience.
Dr. Shah is a member of the American College of Mohs Surgery, American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, and American Medical Association.
In his leisure time, Dr. Shah enjoys traveling, skiing, hiking, Cleveland sports, and spending time with his family. He also volunteers with local and national organizations to perform skin cancer screenings.
