Dr. Brian S Shah, DDS, MD
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryNPI: 1104867431
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Dr. Brian Shah is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Chicago with 20 years of experience and both a dental degree and medical degree from top institutions like Harvard and Ohio State. He specializes in complex cases like TMJ problems, facial reconstruction, airway issues, and corrective jaw surgery, and uses advanced technology like 3D imaging to plan treatment. Dr. Shah believes in educating his patients and involving them in treatment decisions to reduce anxiety, and he runs a small practice focused on personalized care and close follow-up. As a teaching faculty member for trauma surgery principles, he's committed to sharing his expertise with other doctors. He's currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
- 1Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPrimary
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
Education & Training
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
- Harvard Medical SchoolMedical School, 2003
- General Surgery Residency, Harvard system
- Bachelor of Arts in Microbiology, Miami University in Oxford, Ohio (1996)
- Doctor of Medicine (MD), Harvard Medical School (2003)
- Massachusetts General HospitalResidency Hospital
Board Certifications
- American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (2008)
Credential: DDS, MD
NPI registered: 06/09/2006
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Areas of Focus
Technology & Equipment
- 3D CT imaging
- Intra-oral 3D scanning
- CAD/CAM technology
Professional Memberships
- American Medical Association
- American Dental Association
- American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- American Association of Cosmetic Surgery
- AO (Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Osteosynthesefragen)
- American Society of TMJ Surgeons
- Fellow of the International College of Dentists
- American Academy of Restorative Dentistry
- Florida Medical Society
Awards & Recognition
- Arden K. Hegtvedt research scholarship, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Hinman Scholar, awarded in Atlanta, Georgia
- Doctor of the Year Honoree, Tampa Style Magazine (2026)
Beyond the Office
Teaching faculty for AO (Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Osteosynthesefragen), volunteering time to teach surgical residents and practicing doctors AO principles of trauma surgery
Guest speaker on Dental Online Training podcast (two-part episode)
Born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up outside of Cleveland, Ohio
Underwent orthognathic surgery as a sophomore in college and experienced firsthand how life-changing properly executed surgery can be
Previously maintained academic practice at Yale and private practice in Chicago
Established himself as a leading authority in TMJ and facial reconstruction surgery with podcast appearances
Has a dog named Bijou Shah who serves as the office mascot
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