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
Average rating:
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4.9
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4.9
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Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.9
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4.9
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What our families say
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September 04, 2024
Good overall visit and I feel positive about the treatment plan presented.
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September 04, 2024
Dr Dave is incredible. His approach to build trust with his patients is unique as he connects with the kids and doesn't just talk to the parent. It's refreshing and gave my son some ownership in the actions he has to take to remedy his headaches.
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August 31, 2024
Dr. Dave went above and beyond in answering our questions and easing our anxieties as parents. He gave us detailed and written instructions. He was accessible which he demonstrated by giving us his email to follow up with any questions we might have.
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August 24, 2024
Proudly my daughter was in the best hands, Dr. Shahani and his team of nurses were very professional and clear in terms of instructing us regarding her condition which is new to me but I think my daughter could not be better cared for, thank you for your wonderful work
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August 13, 2024
He was amazing to my daughter and us.
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August 03, 2024
We were very friendly, we arrived before the appointment time, we passed quickly and the dr was there immediately
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August 03, 2024
Professional, subject matter expertise, and more
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July 24, 2024
Dr. Shahani advocates for my daughter and I love that about him!!!!
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July 23, 2024
Dr. Shahani is very kind and empathetic, thank you for informing me in an understandable way what is happening with my son
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July 14, 2024
Dr. Shahani is very realistic. Listens to patients but also has the best bedside manner with children. Watching him talk and listen to my girls was amazing. Teaching them and making sure they understand.
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July 14, 2024
Dr. Dave was AMAZING. Very patient, detailed, friendly, great with my daughter, did not rush us, and made sure he clearly answered all of our concerns.
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July 13, 2024
Dr. Shahani is a phenomenal doctor. My child and I even look forward to their appointments with him. In what could be a highly stressful environment, he takes the time to ease concerns and invest in his patients
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July 13, 2024
We are Dr Shahani's biggest fans! So thankful for his expertise!
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July 13, 2024
My child was very happy to have her concerns acknowledged and be a part of her treatment decisions.
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July 12, 2024
Dr. Dave Shahani is great. I can't say enough good about him.
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July 11, 2024
He is very caring, attentive, and thorough. We are blessed to have him and I feel confident that my daughter is in the best of care. Thank you.
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July 02, 2024
Very impressed.. Made all of us feel very good about our sons future
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June 28, 2024
We only had excellent services everytime my son has an appointment.
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June 28, 2024
Dr Dave Shahani he's so caring, informative and listens to all our concerns and needs. He is the best!
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June 24, 2024
Dr Dave was the best doctor in general that I have seen in a while
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June 18, 2024
We absolutely love working with Dr Shahani. He takes all the time needed in working with us. I don't mind waiting or if he runs long with the patient before. Because I know he will still take the time needed for us.
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June 18, 2024
Dr. Shahani is an amazing doctor who listens to his patients and parents and explains things very thoroughly. He connects with our daughter in a way no other doctor has and makes her feel comfortable. We feel very fortunate to have found Dr. Shahani.
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June 10, 2024
We love visiting Dr. Shahani. He has been with our daughter through the worst of times and now is seeing and celebrating her growth.
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June 10, 2024
This is a new experience for me.. I have been through a lot of doctors and hospitals in my life time... But Cooks Childrens Hospital is by far the nicest and Sweetest place I've been to. I feel fully confident and comfortable bringing my daughter here. Her doctor, Dr. Shahani was not only sweet and gentle, he was very informative and listened to everything we had to say, reviewed all evidence I had of my daughters seizures and has excellent bedside manner. The entire visit blew me away, I have never been treated with such kindness and respect before in a hospital by the doctor and staff and I'm from deep east texas.. We have to drive nearly 4 hours to visit this hospital, and they made it worth it. Not only did we get the answers we needed for our daughter but we also was met with very helpful and sweet staff. Dr. Shahani is definitely stuck with us. He reassured me that I was doing a fantastic job as mama bear and made me feel like the weight of my daughter's medical burdens were definitely lighter as I felt more confident my daughter is in great hands while in his care. Just honestly blown away. Thank you Dr. Shahani, from the bottom of our hearts!
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June 06, 2024
We have always had a good experience here
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June 06, 2024
Dr Shahani is an amazing doctor my son loves to go and see him he always answers all of my questions
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May 23, 2024
Doctor Dave by far is the best doctor out of all the specialists my baby sees he is the best !!! He is always attentive and listen to my concerns he goes above and beyond to help me and my son . I'm so thankful to have him as part of my son's medical team
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May 15, 2024
Wonderful care! Dr Shahani took his time with us and really cares about our child!
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May 15, 2024
A wonderful experience from registration staff, nurses, doctor, and checking out! Even the parking attendants are very nice and helpful!
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May 07, 2024
Dr. Shahani is very knowledgeable, friendly, and is great with children. The office staff is very kind . We had an excellent experience .
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May 05, 2024
Dr Shahani he's awesome
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May 04, 2024
He was amazing with our daughter.
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May 01, 2024
We love Dr Shahani! He always makes sure my lil one is comfortable! He goes above and beyond in making us feel welcome and heard!
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April 29, 2024
We are really pleased with our appointments with Dr. Shahani. He is very kind and compassionate with our concern for our son. He is also very knowledgeable and takes his time making sure we leave with all of our questions or concerns answered.
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April 29, 2024
Everything went very smoothly
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April 28, 2024
Let me start by saying Dr. Shahani is simply amazing. My son is medically complex so we have seen a lot of doctors over the last [...] years. Dr. Shahani is by far the best doctor we've ever had. My son has a rare condition that makes his [...] treatment quite complicated. Not only did Dr. Shahani rise to the occasion he superseded it. His treatment has been life changing for my son. He is more present & engaged with us now. He rarely has any [...] now that's something I didn't think I would ever be able to say. I'm more confident In his treatment than I ever have been before. Dr. Shahani not only cares about our son's condition but overall how he is doing. He also cares about how I am doing too. [...]. The world needs more people like Dr. S.
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April 27, 2024
Great visit!
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April 27, 2024
Dr. Dave Shahani has been amazing! One of the best doctors we've ever encountered.
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April 27, 2024
Dr. Shahani is great with kids. He explained everything in a way that my 11 year old could understand. He answered all my questions and made sure I was comfortable with the plan of care.
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April 24, 2024
Dr Shahani is amazing, and we love him being our son's neurologist!!! They have a good rapport.
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April 22, 2024
The facility Is exceptionally clean and everyone is extremely polite and helpful
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April 22, 2024
Dr. Shahani is the best!!! He answers all our questions and concerns was excellent with my son and provided us a great plan. Going forward.
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April 08, 2024
Very good Doctor
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April 07, 2024
Amazing Doctor!
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April 07, 2024
My child walked out, feeling so much better about his diagnosis
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April 07, 2024
The whole staff from the moment we walked into the hospital to the moment we walked out everyone we encountered was amazing!
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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
The whole neurology staff and team have been great thus far.
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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 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
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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 13, 2024
Dr. Dave he is awesome. My daughter really like him .
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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 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 is the best! Kind, friendly and so much helpful. We are so lucky to have 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 05, 2024
Doctor is Excellent
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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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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. Dave Shahani was hands down the most compassionate and patient provider we've ever seen.
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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 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
Dr shahani is amazing
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November 10, 2023
Always excellent care at Cooks
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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 and the nurses (Alex!)
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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.
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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