Rishabh Nikhil Shah, MD, MBA, FACS, FASMBS

Dr. Rishabh Shah is a surgeon who specializes in general surgery with advanced training in bariatric and weight loss procedures. He earned his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed both his residency and fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Florida, where he received specialized training in advanced surgical techniques. Dr. Shah holds an MBA in addition to his medical training and is board-certified as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (FASMBS). He speaks English fluently.

Dr. Shah practices at multiple CommonSpirit Medical Group locations throughout the Chattanooga area, including specialized centers in Chattanooga and Ooltewah, Tennessee. His clinical expertise focuses on treating obesity and weight-related health conditions, including pediatric obesity cases. He also addresses hiatal hernias and other digestive system concerns. Dr. Shah performs …minimally invasive procedures such as laparoscopic surgery, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to help patients achieve better health outcomes through advanced surgical care.