Rita Shah, MD

Rita R. Shah, MD

Internal Medicine
4.8of 5 | (523) | View Reviews
About our provider ratings

ARC Far West Ages seen: 18 - 99 Languages: Gujarati Joined ARC: 1997

About Rita R. Shah, MD

  • Dr. Shah currently has long wait times for new patients. Please see below for physician and advanced practice clinicians (APCs) she recommends to new patients wanting to transfer or establish care at ARC.

    If Dr. Shah is your primary care physician, please book your appointment via your ARC MyChart account or call 512-ARC-INFO (512-272-4636).


    Dr. Shah moved to Austin from Chicago in 1997. She is married with one daughter, and enjoys music, reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

I strive to provide quality care, whether treating acute ailments or managing long term disease. I greatly value the patient-doctor relationship, and seek to guide patients toward healthier lifestyles and disease prevention.

Services

Adult Mental Health

Adult Mental Health

You can schedule an office visit to discuss mental health concerns, medication refills, and follow-up care. Your primary care team may utilize screening tools during office visits to identify potential mental health concerns, enabling them to provide appropriate resources and/or treatment options.

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Annual Physical Exam

Annual Physical Exam

An annual wellness exam helps you touch base with your ARC doctor, address health issues, and talk about preventative measures for you.

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Chronic Care Management

Chronic Care Management

Chronic healthcare management includes care for patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and other chronic health conditions.

Diabetic Retinopathy Screenings

Diabetic Retinopathy Screenings

Austin Regional Clinic offers annual diabetic retinopathy screenings to our patients with diabetes. Screening is easy, takes less than five minutes to complete, and does not require any pupil dilatation or eye protection.

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Flu Shots

Flu Shots

A Flu vaccine can help prevent flu-related visits to the doctor each year. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated every flu season.

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Immunizations

Immunizations

Immunizations help provide immunity to children and adults before they are exposed to potentially harmful diseases like hepatitis B, measles, mumps, polio, and more.

Medicare Wellness

Medicare Wellness

A Medicare Wellness visit a benefit provided to patients with a Medicare insurance plan.  It is conducted by a dedicated Medical Wellness Provider at ARC, where you can expect a review of your health that includes vaccinations, cancer screenings, and more.

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Preventative Health Care

Preventative Health Care

Preventative health care services focus on preventing diseases and conditions caused by environmental factors, genetic predisposition, disease agents, and lifestyle choices.

Telemedicine Visits

Telemedicine Visits

ARC offers telemedicine visits for primary and specialty care. Doctors can quickly evaluate you for a new health issue or follow up with you via a phone call or video visit from the comfort of your home.

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Locations & Hours

Credentials

  • Board Certifications
    Board Certified in Internal Medicine
  • Medical School
    Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 1994
  • Residency
    University of Chicago, Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL, 1997
  • Education
    Dr. Shah completed the accelerated seven year Target MD Program, the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, in conjunction with The Medical College of Wisconsin.
  • Professional Positions
    • Member, Travis County Medical Society
  • Awards & Honors

Patient Reviews

OVERALL PROVIDER RATING

Rating based on "Did the healthcare provider or doctor provide the care you expected?"

4.8out of 5
  • December 8, 2023

    Ma very helpful n courteous Listens well n dr as well

  • December 8, 2023

    The only thing I would change is wait time for an appointment.

  • December 7, 2023

    Dr. Dr. Shah always provides me with excellent care. She listens carefully and involves me in the decision making with regard to my conditions. Her clinic is not near my home anymore and yet I travel 45 minutes to see her because she is so caring and excellent.

  • December 6, 2023

    Both Dr. Shah and nurse were friendly, professional, and informative. All of my questions/concerns were addressed in a timely and complete manner.

  • December 2, 2023

    It’s so wonderful to have a doctor, and all of her staff, who cares and takes such good care of me.

  • December 2, 2023

    I am part of a family I love Dr Shah and her nurses