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MD, CCFP

Dr. Chintan Shah

Experience

Dr. Chintan is a Board Certified Family Physician with an interest in holistic and preventative care as well as healthcare systems. Credentialed Physician with both American & Canadian Board of Family Medicine. Adjunct Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. Telemedicine clinician.

Family Medicine Research Day Runner-Up
Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship

Dr. Shah earned his medical degree from Windsor University School of Medicine in 2011. With a passion for primary care, he went on to complete his Family Medicine training at the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa (USA). He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and the College of Family Physicians of Canada. His clinical practice consists of various chronic conditions in the realm of primary care, including helping clients to overcome addictions.

Educational Background

Certificates

  • ECFMG Certification
  • Certification in The College of Family Physician of Canada
  • Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C, Canadian Red Cross
  • American Board of Family Medicine

Professional Accomplishments

  • Family Medicine Research Day Runner-Up – 2015
  • Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship – 2004
  • Rick Hansen Co-Op Award – 2004
  • CEMC University of Waterloo Fermat Contest Top Scorer in RHSS – 2003

Professional Accomplishments

  • Family Medicine Research Day Runner-Up – 2015
  • Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top Scholarship – 2004
  • Rick Hansen Co-Op Award – 2004
  • CEMC University of Waterloo Fermat Contest Top Scorer in RHSS – 2003

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