Amar S. Shah, M.D., MBA, FACS
Amar S. Shah, M.D., MBA, FACS, is board-certified in colon and rectal surgery, with a special focus in robotic surgery, utilizing the da Vinci Surgical System. He is dedicated to providing exceptional, leading-edge care for the assessment and management of all conditions and diseases impacting the small intestine, colon, rectum and anus.

Provider Type

Physician

Specialties

Colon and Rectal Surgery

Board Certifications

Colon and Rectal Surgery

General Surgery

Locations

Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists–Austin Central
4106 Medical Parkway
Austin, TX 78756
Phone: 512-418-1979
Fax: 512-418-1943

Texas Colon & Rectal Specialists–Bastrop
3107 Highway 71 East
Bastrop, TX 78602
Phone: 512-308-9024
Fax: 512-418-1943

Spoken Languages

English

Education

  • Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery
    Swedish Colon and Rectal Clinic
    Seattle, WA
  • Residency in General Surgery
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems
    Richmond, VA
  • Internship in General Surgery
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems
    Richmond, VA
  • Medical Doctorate
    Albany Medical College
    Albany, NY
  • Master of Business Administration – Healthcare Management
    Union Graduate College
    Albany, NY

Accolades & Memberships

  • American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery
  • American College of Surgeons, Fellow
  • American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Member
  • Austin Monthly – Top Doctors, 2023
  • Golden Scalpel Award – Virginia Commonwealth University (2014)
  • Texas Medical Association

Primary Hospital Affiliations and Surgical Facilities

  • Bailey Surgery Center
  • North Austin Medical Center
  • North Austin Surgery Center
  • Round Rock Medical Center
  • Seton Medical Center Main
  • St. David’s Medical Center Main

Conditions

  • Anal Cancer
  • Anal Fissure
  • Anal Fistula
  • Anal Warts/Condylomas
  • Anorectal Abscess
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colovaginal fistulas
  • Colovesicular fistulas
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Diverticulitis
  • Diverticulosis
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Hemorrhoids
  • HPV and Anal Dysplasia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Levator Ani Syndrome
  • Ostomy
  • Parastomal Hernias
  • Pelvic Floor Therapy
  • Pilonidal Disease
  • Polyps of the Colon and Rectum
  • Pruritus Ani
  • Rectal Bleeding
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Rectal Prolapse
  • Rectocele
  • Thrombosed Hemorrhoids
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Vaginal and recto-vaginal fistula

Procedures

  • Altemeier Procedure
  • Anal advancement flap
  • Anal Fissurectomy
  • Anal Fistulotomy
  • Anal sphincter chemodenervation/BOTOX® treatment of fissures
  • Anal Sphincterotomy
  • Colectomy, Bowel Resection
  • Colostomy
  • Excision of skin tags
  • Hemorrhoid Sclerotherapy
  • Hemorrhoid, Rubber Band Ligation
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • High Resolution Anoscopy
  • Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis (J-Pouch)
  • Laparoscopic - Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery
  • Ligation of the Intersphincteric Fistula tract (LIFT)
  • Open Colorectal Surgery
  • Robotic Colorectal Surgery - Intuitive da Vinci Robotic Surgery
  • Robotic Rectal Resection
  • Robotic Rectopexy
  • Robotic Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS)
  • Sacral Neuromodulation
  • Screening, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Colonoscopy
  • Sigmoidoscopy

Other Information

Dr. Shah enjoys exploring Austin with his wife and daughter. In his free time he enjoys biking, photography, golf, and tennis.

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