Shepherd Center Welcomes Priyanca Shah, D.O., MBA, to Medical Staff
Dr. Shah joins the team at Shepherd’s Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic
Priyanca Shah, D.O., MBA, recently joined Shepherd Center’s medical staff as a member of the Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic team. The Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic specializes in restoring function, improving mobility, and promoting overall well-being for patients who have experienced a traumatic injury or illness. Dr. Shah has a strong interest in brain injury and neurorehabilitation and is working primarily with patients who have sustained brain injuries.
Before joining Shepherd Center, Dr. Shah was an inpatient physician at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston. She holds an undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Delaware and earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Thomas Jefferson University and a traumatic brain injury fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Shah as Shepherd Center’s newest medical staff member. Her experience in and passion for working with patients who have sustained brain injuries make her an outstanding addition to our team,” said Michael Yochelson, M.D., MBA, chief medical officer at Shepherd Center.
“I chose to join Shepherd Center because of its exceptional commitment to restoring function and quality of life for individuals with neurologic injury,” said Dr. Shah. “Shepherd’s culture of teamwork, innovation, and compassion resonated deeply with my own values and my desire to provide comprehensive and individualized care.”
Outside of work, Dr. Shah enjoys learning about wellness, listening to podcasts, and going on walks with her dog.
With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.