Rahul V. ShahMD

• Complex cervical and thoracolumbar spine surgery 
• Minimally invasive spine surgery 
• Spinal reconstruction and fusion techniques 
• Degenerative disc disease and multi-level spine conditions 
• Advanced spinal fixation and stabilization methods

Dr. Rahul V. Shah is a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with nearly two decades of experience specializing in complex spine conditions and advanced surgical techniques. He has been serving patients at Premier Orthopaedic Associates since 2009, where he focuses on delivering highly individualized care rooted in precision, innovation, and long-term outcomes.

His approach blends technical mastery with thoughtful surgical planning—what he often refers to as the art of spine care—ensuring each procedure is tailored to the patient’s unique anatomy and condition. 

• Spine Surgery Fellowship – University of California, San Francisco 
• Orthopedic Surgery Residency – Yale University 
• General Surgery Internship – Yale University 
• Doctor of Medicine – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School 
• Bachelor of Arts in Biology – Rutgers University 

• Board-Certified, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery 
• Co-inventor of the Stablimax-NZ spinal fixation device 
• Active clinical researcher and contributor to multi-center FDA trials, including the FUSE study on multi-level cervical spine disease 
• Published author in leading spine and orthopedic journals 
• National presenter at major spine conferences, including SMISS, CNS, and Global Spine Congress 
• Member, North American Spine Society and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons 
• Yale Orthopedic Anatomy Prize recipient

Rahul V. Shah, MD, is an integral part of the interventional spine team at Premier Orthopaedic Associates. His practice involves many options that allow a patient to feel relief from back and neck pain, including injection therapy and advanced surgery to resolve more complex spine problems. Dr. Shah's hard work and dedication to solving complicated back and neck pain helps patients with life-altering injuries find relief and an opportunity for a new life. Dr. Shah is an attending faculty member at Rowan University Medical School and an important part of the Orthopaedic Residency Program at Inspira Health.