Dr. Tejal Shah

MBBS, MD - TB & Chest

Speciality: Interventional Pulmonology, Tuberculosis Management, Obstructive Airway Pathologies, Pleural Diseases

Experience: 27+ years

Langauges: English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati

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About Dr. Tejal Shah

Dr. Tejal Shah is an eminent, highly accomplished senior Pulmonologist based in Ghatkopar, Mumbai, bringing an exceptional clinical background of more than 27 years to the fields of respiratory medicine, tuberculosis, and thoracic diseases. She attained her MBBS from the esteemed Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, in 1999. Driven by a commitment to specialist care, she subsequently pursued her post-graduate specialization, earning an MD in TB & Chest from King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEM) and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai — widely recognized among India's elite academic medical centers.

 

With a dedicated clinical career extending over two decades, Dr. Shah has cultivated deep diagnostic expertise in managing complex lung architectures. Her practice focuses on the long-term resolution of critical pulmonary conditions including complex tuberculosis, bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease (ILD), and intricate pleural fluid complications. She is highly proficient in performing essential diagnostic and interventional chest procedures, such as flexible bronchoscopies, medical thoracoscopies, and advanced pulmonary function tests.

 

Dr. Shah coordinates comprehensive respiratory care across several leading healthcare providers in the Mumbai region. She serves as a Consultant Pulmonologist at Zynova Shalby Hospital (Ghatkopar West) and maintains key visiting consultant appointments at Parakh Hospital (Ghatkopar East), Godrej Memorial Hospital (Vikhroli), and Aryan Hospital & Medical Centre (Kurla East), alongside directing specialized consults at Eye Essentials Clinic. She is formally registered with the Maharashtra Medical Council (Reg. No. 89748, 1999).

 

My Patient Philosophy

Dr. Shah believes that the core privilege of medical practice lies in directly advancing the long-term well-being of her patients while fostering transparent, professional relationships built on mutual trust. She approaches chest medicine with the foundational perspective that every lung structure is uniquely distinct, and every breath remains critical to systemic vitality. Her diagnostic method focuses on active listening combined with rigorous, evidence-based data points, ensuring patients receive absolute clarity regarding their internal respiratory health rather than a standard, generalized prescription.

Education & Board Certifications

  • MD (TB & Chest): King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEM) & Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai (2003).
  • MBBS: Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai (1999).
  • Medical Registration: No. 89748 — Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC).

Treatment Expertise

  • Diagnostic & Therapeutic Flexible Bronchoscopy
  • Medical Thoracoscopy (Pleuroscopy for Direct Direct Visualisation)
  • Comprehensive Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT & Spirometry)
  • Pleural Fluid Aspiration (Thoracocentesis) & Pleurodesis
  • Targeted Sputum Induction & Microscopic Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB) Testing
  • Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (CPAP / BiPAP Titration)
  • Advanced Inhaler and Nebulisation Therapy Optimisation
  • Integrated Pulmonary Rehabilitation & Chest Physiotherapy Guidance
  • Multi-Disciplinary Anti-Tubercular Therapy (ATT) Monitoring
  • Pulmonary Tuberculosis & Advanced Drug-Resistant Strains
  • Chronic Bronchial Asthma & Hyperreactive Airway Disease
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) & Emphysema
  • Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) & Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Severe Pneumonia, Acute Empyema, & Lung Abscesses
  • Pleural Effusion & Inflammatory Pleural Pathologies
  • Advanced Bronchiectasis & Suppurative Lung Diseases
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnoea & Nocturnal Hypoventilation
  • Haemoptysis (Coughing Blood Diagnostic Evaluation)
  • Sarcoidosis & Systemic Mediastinal Disorders
  • Undiagnosed Acute and Chronic Chest Pain

Positions Held

  • Consultant Pulmonologist: Zynova Shalby Hospital, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai.
  • Visiting Consultant: Parakh Hospital, Ghatkopar East, Mumbai.
  • Visiting Consultant: Godrej Memorial Hospital, Vikhroli, Mumbai.
  • Visiting Consultant: Aryan Hospital & Medical Centre, Kurla East, Mumbai.
  • Private Practitioner: Eye Essentials Clinic, Ghatkopar East, Mumbai.

Affiliations & Memberships

  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC)