Meet Dr. Dave Shahani
As a native North Texan, Dr. Dave Shahani has been itching to return to DFW and has proudly found his home at Cook Children’s. His journey home took him near and far. He completed his undergraduate training at the University of North Texas and Austin College followed by his medical school education at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He completed his residency in Child Neurology at the University of New Mexico where he remains a volunteer faculty to continue his passion for education while serving as medical director for Camp Rising Sun, a summer camp for children with autism. He then braved the Chicago winter to complete his fellowship in Epilepsy at Northwestern University before following his calling to Fort Worth.
With gratitude, Dr. Shahani has what he believes is the greatest job in the world, to be able to care for children and their parents, often through their most challenging moments. His clinical interests include caring for children with complex seizures, headaches, and any other neurologic ailment. He values a treatment approach that considers lifestyle modifications alongside medications, dietary therapies, and/or surgery when appropriate. His primary passion is education for all - so he asks his patients, students, and colleagues to never be afraid to ask about anything on their mind. If we don’t know the answer, we can work to find it.
Outside of his clinical interests, he enjoys spending time with his loved ones, watching football, gardening, music, and being outdoors as often as possible.
Services
- Pediatric neurology
Reviews
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April 08, 2024
Very good Doctor
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April 05, 2024
Dr Shahani very good doctor
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March 23, 2024
Always helpful knowledgeable and super kind
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March 23, 2024
Dr Shahani is a blessing, so grateful for him
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March 19, 2024
He has been nothing short of amazing since day 1! So patient and understanding, but also explains everything so amazing! My son absolutely loves getting to see him!
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March 12, 2024
Dr shahini is an awesome dr.
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March 10, 2024
No bad experiences . We have allThe trust towards Dr. Shahani and his staff when it comes to our child's overall well being .
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March 10, 2024
The whole neurology staff and team have been great thus far.
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March 01, 2024
Amazingggg visit. Cooks is the best place to take your child
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March 01, 2024
Dr.Shahani for being the best doctor our daughter has seen. Very caring, understanding, comforting, and professional. Makes sure you understand all the information he's given you. Excellent at his job.
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March 01, 2024
Dr. Shahani is always great! Very caring, and makes my daughter feel comfortable, and cared for.
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February 24, 2024
Everything went well.
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February 24, 2024
Dr. Shahani is awesome. The staff who checked us in and out upstairs was extremely helpful and even helped my husband get access to my chart.
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February 12, 2024
Dr. Shahani was fantastic!!
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February 09, 2024
He listened, was not in a rush, and really sought to understand us. He did a great job of teaching and explaining things. I really appreciate his care for my daughter and our family!
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February 09, 2024
Dr Shahani was absolutely fantastic. He really 'gets'the personal side of the issues of having a child with special needs--he sympathized with the complications of making medical decisions, paying for specialized school, and worrying about the future. I am thrilled we have found him for my daughter's care.
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February 05, 2024
Dr Dave's bedside manner was incredible with my daughter. He listened well to my concerns and we worked together to find solutions.
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February 03, 2024
The attention of the clinic staff is super professional and special, I recommend it 100 percent thank you
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February 01, 2024
Dr. Shahani is amazing - so knowledgeable and compassionate
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January 19, 2024
Dr. Shahani and the Medical Assistant's professionalism and care for my daughter was excellent!
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January 19, 2024
Dr. Dave Shahani was very professional, and he educated us on what was going on with my daughter. Prior to this appointment, I was extremely concerned about my daughter's health due to her recent test results. He put my fears to rest by thoroughly explaining my daughter's test results, next steps, etc. He even welcomed the fact that I wanted my daughter's Grandmother to participate in this appointment via FaceTime. She was impressed with him as well. I would definitely recommend Dr. Shahani to parents who need a Neurologist for their child.
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January 19, 2024
Dr. Dave was amazing!!! Explained everything perfectly and really took his time!
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January 14, 2024
Dr. Shahani was awesome with my daughter. He listened, he taught, he gave her the truth and eased some of her fears. He was very gentle and caring and gave her/us the time needed to process and understand her condition and care plan.
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January 14, 2024
Dr. Shahani
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January 13, 2024
Dr. Dave always makes you laugh and if your child is scared they won't be by the time they leave.
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January 13, 2024
Dr. Dave he is awesome. My daughter really like him .
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January 12, 2024
Dr. Shahani was the best doctor we have ever seen. He was very thorough and his ability to explain the situation, as well as the course of action to resolve was phenomenal. Highly highly recommended him.
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January 09, 2024
Dr. Shahani explained my son Joel regarding his condition and what he needs to learn and how he can help him. So kind & thoughtful.
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January 09, 2024
Dr. Shahani is the best! Kind, friendly and so much helpful. We are so lucky to have him!
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January 05, 2024
Before coming to Hospital, child was in the wheel chair, right after appointment child has started walking by him self, doctor has given proper guidance.
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January 05, 2024
Doctor is Excellent
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December 22, 2023
Dr. Dave Shahani is amazing! My daughter and family are so appreciative of his bedside manners and professionalism. My daughter is now seizure free and not taking any meds. Thank you Dr. Dave for being so good to (patient)!
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December 22, 2023
Dr Shahani is wonderful we appreciate that he truly cares about our son.
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December 18, 2023
Love your new office
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December 18, 2023
Dr. Shashani always goes above and beyond to help his patients. Never rushes you, always helpful and patient.
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December 09, 2023
All of our experiences at cooks children's have been great ones. We have been both to fort worth clinic and amarillo clinic.
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December 09, 2023
Dr Shahani is amazing. We trust everything he does for our daughter. Heaven sent during the unknown and uncertainty feelings and questions we had during our daughter's new diagnosis of epilepsy. Emily is the nurse who has checked us in to the room and obtained vs on my daughter each time. She is an amazing person who has answered any questions I have from physician questions to insurance questions. Very polite and great with us and my daughter.
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December 08, 2023
Staff members were amazing! Great job! Keep up the great work!!
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November 28, 2023
Dr. Dave is amazing. He is absolutely an answer to prayers. The way he approaches my daughter in his manner, language used, etc. Is one of the best I have ever seen. I wish I was better with written word to express all the high praises I have for him.
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November 28, 2023
Dr.Shahanni was amazing spent time with us going over new treatment plan. Discussed new options. I feel he really listened to my concerns and together we devised a new plan of care.
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November 18, 2023
Dr. Shahani is incredibly kind and caring. He listened to my concerns and made me feel so at ease. Every visit has been great. He's an incredible doctor!
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November 17, 2023
We'd met Dr Shahani once already, and adore him. He's amazing. Treasure was awesome, also the nurse, every one at every turn. Check In and leaving. There was no wait and everyone was so kind. The Valets were all especially sweet as I was anxious about the garage, lol. I got a little turned around near the round about and a sweet lady employee gave me directions to P1 with the "Disney Lights", I'm so grateful, lol , thank you! Sorry I didn't read your ID badge or ask your name. Everyone was just so incredibly kind. Thanks for making it a wonderful experience.
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November 15, 2023
Dr. Shahani did a phenomenal job of explaining all possible outcomes, patiently answering questions, and treated us with compassion and respect.
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November 15, 2023
Dr. Dave Shahani was hands down the most compassionate and patient provider we've ever seen.
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November 14, 2023
Dr. Shahani was very thorough and caring and he answered all of our questions.
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November 13, 2023
Dr. Shahani is always wonderful to visit! He never rushes us and gives us time to ask all of our questions. Having a daughter with a rare genetic disorder has taken a lot of adjustment and learning and he is always honest about plans of treatment but ultimately supports us as parents. We are so grateful to him for being on our daughter's medical team.
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November 12, 2023
Every specialist we seen are awesome !!! Dr Shahani is been the best , he was very detailed and very nice explaining everything. He even went above and beyond explaining my son's condition .
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November 10, 2023
Always excellent care at Cooks
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November 10, 2023
Dr shahani is amazing
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October 11, 2023
Dr Sahanni, excellent doctor!
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October 10, 2023
Very good and professional neurologist. Listened and explained all of our problems very well and made us feel very comfortable from the first time meeting him. Also funny and good spirited.
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October 04, 2023
Dr Dave Shahani is the best neurologist and we are so blessed that he was able to see our son. There are no other neurologists who we've worked with who are better than him. He truly is an addition to the Cook's Medical Group!
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October 04, 2023
Dr Shahani is has been wonderful! He always listens to our concerns and ready to provide several options to see what works best for our current needs. We love his honesty and transparency. We truly appreciate Dr Shahani.
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September 25, 2023
Dr Dave show amazing concern and care!
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September 21, 2023
We are truly grateful for how incredibly well they treat my daughter and the time and genuine effort Dr Dave puts in her care is amazing!! I'll wait an hour in the exam room to keep him as her Dr!!
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September 21, 2023
Everyone was very friendly from valet to the woman who greeted us as we walked in. It was an all around great experience.
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September 21, 2023
Dr. Dave Shahani is so welcoming and listens to all of our concerns. He works with us to make sure our daughter has the best outcomes at school and at home. He went above and beyond for us today. Yesenia (MA) was great with our daughter who is visually impaired. She talked her through everything she was doing and let her touch everything before she used it on her (blood pressure cuff, tape measure for her head, etc.) She made sure our daughter was comfortable and knew what was happening every step of the way.
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September 21, 2023
Dr. Shahani is a caring, empathetic, charismatic doctor. He is thoughtful In his delivery of Information and patient with his ability to listen.
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September 21, 2023
Dr. Shahani and the nurses (Alex!)
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September 12, 2023
Thanks for everything
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September 12, 2023
I want to recognize the great work of Dr Naresh Shahani and the attention so personalized thanks for having so well doctor as the God takes care of him protect and bless always very grateful from the bottom of our heart
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September 12, 2023
My daughter told me she nearly cried from happiness because she understood what the doctor was saying and it helped her better understand her seizures.
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September 12, 2023
Dr. Dave was amazing. During the course of the visit, He gave us more knowledge about my daughter's seizures than we have been able to gain locally in the past 12 years.
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September 09, 2023
Gave us information on epilepsy and medications. Helped us as parents to better understand everything our child is going thru.
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September 08, 2023
Hanna was glad to see the doctor yesterday and the entire staff was wonderful to her and listen to her concerns about her stomach and when she took her blood pressure blood pressure cuff was bothering her other than that everything was great. I think she was just nervous because she hasn't been to the doctor in a while but other than that (patient) said she was glad to see the doctor yesterday.
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September 08, 2023
The entire staff that helped (patient) and took the time to listen to her and family
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September 06, 2023
Dr. Shahani was incredible & our appointment was possibly one of the best Neurology consults we have ever received. You could tell he is extremely passionate about his job & he truly cared for our concerns & helped us formulate a plan. He took his time, explained things in such an easy-to-understand manner, made us feel confident in our decisions as parents, and made us excited about the future possibilities for our son. I am extremely impressed with the care we received & the information we learned. We are excited to continue working with Dr. Shahani and are beyond thankful for his time spent with us.
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September 05, 2023
Awesome
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September 05, 2023
Highest recommended for Dr. Dave & Cooks!
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September 05, 2023
Dr. Dave and staff are absolutely wonderful. They review the information prior to the visit so you can tell they are making it personal. Dr. Dave also has a wonderful bedside manner. Listens to questions and shares his medical opinion as well as informing me to be knowledgeable on my baby's growth!
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August 29, 2023
Dr. Shahani takes ample amount of time to fully understand my daughter's condition and is willing to make changes to best meet her needs.
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August 29, 2023
Dr. Shahani is simply amazing!
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August 24, 2023
Everyone was nice and friendly
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August 24, 2023
We were very comfortable and at ease with our new Dr. He was awesome and very understanding
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August 23, 2023
Dr. Shahani exemplified the utmost concern for our family and took his time to educate us on the situation we experienced. He was very knowledgeable and intentional. Excellent experience.
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August 19, 2023
We are thankful for the option to have a video visit with Dr. Shahani. For a simple check-up it has been convenient for us to be able to keep up our child's care while living a less conveniently driveable distance away. Thank you for offering this option. It has consistently worked well for us regarding the connection and clarity of conversation.
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August 19, 2023
Dr. Shahani has been a tremendous help in the treatment of our child. We are thankful for his kowledgeable direction through our child's care and for his willingness to answer questions and converse about options.We are also grateful for the staff who have kindly assisted in scheduling.
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August 09, 2023
Great. I appreciate the suggestions dr provided.
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August 08, 2023
Dr.Dave is the best
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August 04, 2023
Everything was nice
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August 04, 2023
He's a great doctor and make sure we understand what's wrong with our child.
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August 04, 2023
All staff were very helpful!
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August 04, 2023
All staff were great!
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August 04, 2023
We never have bad experiences. Thank you.
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August 04, 2023
Dr. Shahani is a wonderful man and doctor. He always exceeds our expectations, I let anyone and everyone know how awesome our neurologist is. He listens, he's provides information in detail, and he is compassionate. I have had many people ask who our numerologist is, from therapist to nurses, and when I inform them it is Dr. Shahani, they all say the same thing. Everyone just loves him and the work he does for our kiddos. I will forever be grateful.
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August 02, 2023
Dr Shahani and Jenny, FND clinic director, we're simply outstanding. My daughter and I have been to many doctors but this was hands down our best experience. I want to recognize them for taking extended time with us, explaining the condition in digestible terms, and addressing issues and next steps with care and compassion. Thank you
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August 02, 2023
Always a long trip, but once we are there, everything is easily found and accessible. We appreciate your staff and support team.
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August 02, 2023
Everyone is always so helpful and kind, thank you.
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July 29, 2023
Dr. Shahani is amazing!
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July 28, 2023
Dr Shahani and the whole team gave us plenty of time and thoroughly addressed all the questions we have, so grateful!
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July 28, 2023
Alex, Nicky and Dr Shahani, they've all been so patient and helped us address our concerns as we navigate this scary new diagnosis
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July 28, 2023
We really love and appreciate the love and care and patience that we get. Keep it up God will bless you more and more!! Thank you all so very much and we will keep y'all in our prayers love from (our) family!!
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July 27, 2023
Excellent experience
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July 27, 2023
Dr. Shahani is the best doctor we have ever seen, he is kind, empathetic, knowledgeable, patient and overall amazing!
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July 26, 2023
Dr Shahani is the absolute best he always listens to what we want and does his best to accommodate our needs
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July 26, 2023
Best hospital ever for kids
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July 26, 2023
Dr.Dave & his Trainee Are wonderful
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July 26, 2023
I came in feeling nervous and uneasy about (patient), having had a seizure, but I left feeling upbeat and reassured! I really appreciate that, thank you.
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July 26, 2023
Dr. Shahani and his medical student intern were both great!
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July 19, 2023
Dr. Shahani is amazing!! He always encourages my daughter to continue to do her best and she is doing great! She really loves him being her Dr.
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July 18, 2023
Dr. Dave and Matt (student observer) were amazing. They covered all the details of what they could determine, could not yet determine, and what to expect next in clear, concise language. Dr. Dave made sure that both (patient) and us parents understood every part.
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July 04, 2023
Everything was very good also the parking was excellent
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July 03, 2023
Dr Dave Shahani was amazing. We have been looking for better care for my child. He took A LOT of time with us. Answered all of my questions. Not only talked to my child, but explained things to her in a way so that she can understand.
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July 02, 2023
All good start to finish, the check in ladies were sweethearts as well. Highly recommended to others looking for Neurologist on Ausome moms Facebook group. Thank y'all again. We really appreciate everyone who set him up for success Friday. Awesome staff!
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July 02, 2023
Dr Dave and the nurse, sorry I'm awful w names, were perfection! Everyone was super kind, helpful, warm and knowledgeable. We were beyond impressed. I now have an Autism Mom crush on your entire staff, lol, so watch out. (Patient) did the best he has ever done at a Dr appointment due to everyone being so awesome. Thanks for everything y'all!
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June 26, 2023
Dr Shahani was a pleasure to work with. He was empathetic with the feelings of parents going through epilepsy with their child. He was informative and discussed everything we needed to know about our child's seizures. He took time to answer our questions. We left the office with a game plan. We have great confidence that our child is In Dr. Dave's care.
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June 25, 2023
Dr. Shahani is the best!
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June 25, 2023
Dave Shahani for being a heaven sent to our family for the past 5 years! This visit was our last as our daughter has graduated from being on his case load! Him, his office staff and all the EMU staff will forever be family to us! We are forever grateful for y'all!
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June 24, 2023
We always have a good visit leaving with answer's to my questions
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June 24, 2023
Mr shani is all ways plesent to talk to my son actually looks forward to seeing him
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June 05, 2023
Dr. Shahani is very compassionate and spends time answering any questions we had.
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June 03, 2023
Dr. Dave is absolutely amazing. My daughter is very fortunate to be his patient.
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June 01, 2023
Dave shahani was very patient and understanding
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May 28, 2023
Over all it was a great experience from the staff member that greater us when we first arrived, the staff in the cafeteria, the staff in the library to every staff member we ran into along the way were supper polite to the amazing Dr. Shahani Staff who made us feel welcomed. Just an amazing facility
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May 27, 2023
Always a great experience when dealing with this clinic.
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May 24, 2023
Dr Shahani is simply amazing. I am so grateful that he is taking care of my daughter.
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May 23, 2023
Dr shahani is a very caring and loving doctor he's very good at what he does
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May 22, 2023
We love Dr. Shahani. He is an incredible physician and we are so grateful he has been a part of our experience with Cooks. He gets down on the floor with our daughter, plays with her - we know he truly cares. We wouldn't want any other neurologist!
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May 18, 2023
Cooks is like the Disneyland of healthcare providers. Our experience from parking-registration-appointment-leaving was A++ and couldn't be happier. Even passing staff in the hallways was a great experience! Everyone was so friendly and everything was so organized!
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May 18, 2023
Best experience we have had at an appointment. Dr. Dave addressed all of our concerns and took the time to explain and assess our child. Could not be happier with our experience!
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May 17, 2023
Dr.Shahani is thorough and seems to truly care about my son's health concerns and overall well-being. Very thankful we found him.
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May 15, 2023
Visits are always great.
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May 15, 2023
Dr. Shahani and his staff are very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable about (Patient's) health situation and care.
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May 03, 2023
The Dr his very attention takes good my son
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May 03, 2023
We always get great care and are treated so well at Cook's, from parking attendants to cafeteria workers, help desk, nurses and doctors, it's always A+ treatment! Thank you for providing great care through tough times!
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May 03, 2023
Dr Shahani always gives great care, explains everything, and spends time with us answering questions! He is an amazing doctor!
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April 28, 2023
Dr. Shahani is the most caring and knowledgeable doctor or specialist my son has ever seen
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April 28, 2023
He is the best Dr any of us have met. He cares. He spends quality time explaining any diagnosis, answering questions and makes you feel like you are speaking with a concerned friend instead of a physician. We are so thankful and blessed to have been treated and seen by Dr. DAVE.
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April 26, 2023
Dr Shahani did an excellent job listening, evaluating and creating a plan of treatment
Education
- Medical School:
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. San Antonio TX
- Residency:
- University of New Mexico Health Science Center, Albuquerque NM
- Fellowship:
- Northwestern University, Chicago IL
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Neurology
- Special Qualifications: Child Neurology and Epilepsy
Affiliations
- Cook Children's Physician Network
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