The effects of cancer span a wide spectrum — physical, mental, emotional, social and even financial. CTCA is unique in that it provides services to address all these aspects and more.
- Location
- CTCA Chicago
- Specialties
- Radiation Oncology
- Education
- Medical school:
Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL - Residency:
Radiation Oncology - Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL - Advanced degrees:
MBA, Healthcare Management & Finance - Loyola University Chicago, Graduate School of Business, Chicago, IL
- Certifications
- Radiation Oncology - American Board of Radiology
For Dr. Karan Shah, Radiation Oncologist at Cancer Treatment Centers of America ® (CTCA), a career in medicine was the inevitable choice. “Being a doctor allows me to merge my interest in the human body with my desire to make a positive difference in the world,” he says.
Born in India, Dr. Shah came to the United States at age 12. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Biology, with a minor in biostatistics and accounting, at Loyola University Chicago, where he also completed a Masters in Business Administration with concentration in healthcare management and finance. He completed his Doctor of Medicine at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in 2010, attending on a full-tuition merit scholarship and receiving the President’s Medallion for outstanding achievement in his final year.
Dr. Shah completed a Transitional Internship at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago from 2010 to 2011. He completed his Residency in Radiation Oncology at Loyola University Medical Center, becoming Chief Resident in 2014.
During residency, Dr. Shah published original research on head and neck cancer and radiation oncology in several peer-reviewed medical journals. He authored a phase I protocol investigating the combination of intraoperative radiotherapy with kyphoplasty to treat spinal metastases. He is a member and serves on the Health Policy Council of the American Society for Radiation Oncology, and he serves as Clinical Assistant Professor at the Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Shah joined the radiation oncology department at CTCA® Chicago in August 2015. He has expertise in the use of 3D conformal radiation, intensity modulated radiation therapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiation therapy, intraoperative radiation therapy, brachytherapy, hyperthermia, and radiopharmaceutical therapy. Dr. Shah has a strong interest in clinical research and in particular, writing investigator-initiated clinical trials to examine new innovative approaches to treating cancer. “My overall goal is to be able to cure the cancer using the most optimal treatment modalities combined with an individual, patient-centered focus,” says Dr. Shah, “and to provide effective comprehensive cancer care.”
When he is not at CTCA, Dr. Shah enjoys basketball, music, travel, leisure reading and spending time with family and friends.
- Patient Ratings
- The patient ratings and comments on this page are obtained from an external Press Ganey® outpatient survey provided to all eligible CTCA patients within one to two weeks of their treatment occurrence. Raw data from the answers to the survey questions about our physicians are calculated by Press Ganey into a one- to five- star rating. In the spirit of transparency, all patient comments are posted as written by the patient, whether they are positive or negative. We only exclude comments if they are deemed to be slanderous or libelous, contain profanity or vulgar language, or do not relate to the patient's experience with the doctor involved including comments directed at hospital COVID-19 policies and procedures. As a result, the comments are the views and opinions of the patients surveyed and are not endorsed by, and may not necessarily reflect the opinion of, CTCA.
About our ratings
- "I loved how he explained to me why radiation wouldn't be a good option and also how he thoroughly explained my condition to me and he sped me food the first time how the [...] actually looked"
- "explained everything in detailed to put my mind at ease"
- "Very thorough. Answered all my questions and gave me the time I felt I needed to be comfortable with the decision to go forward with radiation."
- "Very informative"
- "Super!"
- "I am very confident in Dr. Shah."
- "*Dr. Shah and his team are great!! I will definitely recommend him to my friends."
- "very good"
- "He was patient, clear spoken, gentle. He listened to my needs to have the radiation only be on my breast... not into my lungs, heart or chest bones. This could be accomplished in the positioning of my body with the use of a special machine, which not all facilities would have, which is why I would have it done at CTCA, IF I NEED IT."
- "i like dr Shah he cares for my health"
- "I trust him w/my life... literally."
- "Dr. Shah is great. He really took time to explain things to me and answer my questions. he never seemed to be in a hurry to rush off to see the next patient, but took the time to treat me as a friend in this battle. I am coming away fro here with the same appreciation for a fantastic experience of hope and care."
- "He leads the staff by example. A great friend and teammate to have on your side."
- "He seems to listen carefully to my concerns and seek answers. Example: the scheduled physical therapy, urologist and acupuncture to deal with incontinence."
- "Everything is Excellent..Dr.are very good they explain nicely and very understanding...i was happy to have this place w/c they called Magic Kingdom...im n the right place for my treatment...Thank U Lord to enlighten this right place to treatment..."
- "Dr. Shah is awesome, he explains things in a way in which I can understand them and he is very good at listening to me."
- "Dr. Shah was very helpful and caring. He took time to explain the RT process and what to expect in terms of outcomes and side effects. His knowledge and confidence was reassuring."
