Biography
Dr. Sajan Shah is a board-certified, fellowship-trained pain management specialist with the Stanford Health Care Pain Management Center. He is also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Division of Pain Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Dr. Shah specializes in managing acute and chronic pain. He commonly cares for people living with complex spinal conditions that have not responded to conventional treatment. He offers a range of injections to manage pain, including joint corticosteroid injections, peripheral nerve blocks, trigger point injections, and Botox injections for migraines and dystonia. He has experience with neuromodulation techniques, including spinal cord stimulation and peripheral nerve stimulation, and minimally invasive spinal procedures. He strives to provide effective pain therapies that improve the everyday function and quality of life of his patients.
Dr. Shah’s research has explored topics in anesthesiology and pain medicine. He has studied chronic pain syndromes, including how to diagnose and manage rare pain conditions. Dr. Shah has published his findings in several peer-reviewed journals and co-authored a book chapter on complex regional pain syndrome. He has presented his research at national and international meetings, including those held by the American Academy of Pain Medicine, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, and North American Neuromodulation Society.
Dr. Shah specializes in managing acute and chronic pain. He commonly cares for people living with complex spinal conditions that have not responded to conventional treatment. He offers a range of injections to manage pain, including joint corticosteroid injections, peripheral nerve blocks, trigger point injections, and Botox injections for migraines and dystonia. He has experience with neuromodulation techniques, including spinal cord stimulation and peripheral nerve stimulation, and minimally invasive spinal procedures. He strives to provide effective pain therapies that improve the everyday function and quality of life of his patients.
Dr. Shah’s research has explored topics in anesthesiology and pain medicine. He has studied chronic pain syndromes, including how to diagnose and manage rare pain conditions. Dr. Shah has published his findings in several peer-reviewed journals and co-authored a book chapter on complex regional pain syndrome. He has presented his research at national and international meetings, including those held by the American Academy of Pain Medicine, American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, and North American Neuromodulation Society.
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Professional Summary
Education & Certifications
- Medical Education: UCLA David Geffen School Of Medicine (2020) CA
- Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, Anesthesia (2025)
- Fellowship: Stanford University Pain Management Fellowship (2025) CA
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- Residency: Stanford University Anesthesiology Residency (2024) CA
- Internship: Stanford University Internal Medicine Residency (2021) CA
Honors & Awards
- Alpha Omega Alpha, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- Certified Resilience Peer, Resilience Peer Network, UCLA
- Research Fellow Grant, Chief Internal Medicine Research Fellowship, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
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- Resident Safety Champion, Resident Safety Council, Stanford Health Care
- Stefanie L. Verkauf Memorial Fellowship, UCLA Anderson School of Management
Publications
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Survival Post Heart Transplant by Era in Recipients = 65y Bridged with Mechanical Circulatory Support
Salimbangon, A., Kwon, M., Vucicevic, D., Chang, A., Moore, M., Kamath, M., … Depasquale, E. (2018). Survival Post Heart Transplant by Era in Recipients = 65y Bridged with Mechanical Circulatory Support. JOURNAL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. -
Bridging to Heart Transplantation (BTT) in Seputagenarians with LVADs
Salimbangon, A., Vucicevic, D., Kwon, M., Deng, M., Chang, A., Moore, M., … Depasquale, E. (2018). Bridging to Heart Transplantation (BTT) in Seputagenarians with LVADs. JOURNAL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. -
The Comparison of Survival in Patients with Redo Heart Transplantation by Era
Vucicevic, D., Chang, A., Salimbangon, A., Moreno, E., Kamath, M., Shah, S., … DePasquale, E. (2018). The Comparison of Survival in Patients with Redo Heart Transplantation by Era. JOURNAL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. -
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Impaired Kidney Function and Impact on Survival After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation as a Bridge to Transplantation
Vucicevic, D., Chang, A., Salimbangon, A., Kamath, M., Moreno, E., Iyengar, A., … DePasquale, E. (2018). Impaired Kidney Function and Impact on Survival After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation as a Bridge to Transplantation. JOURNAL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. -
Redo Heart Transplantation: The Comparison of Survival Based on the Time Interval Between Transplants
Vucicevic, D., Salimbangon, A., Chang, A., Moreno, E., Kamath, M., Iyengar, A., … DePasquale, E. (2018). Redo Heart Transplantation: The Comparison of Survival Based on the Time Interval Between Transplants. JOURNAL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. -
Trends in 1A Listing Exceptions in Heart Transplant (HT) Recipients Bridged by Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Type
Salimhangon, A., Cowger, J. A., Vucicevic, D., Honoris, L., Iyengar, A., Shah, S., … DePasquale, E. C. (2017). Trends in 1A Listing Exceptions in Heart Transplant (HT) Recipients Bridged by Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Type. JOURNAL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. -
The Use of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Pre-Transplant Is Associated with Worse Outcomes in Heart Transplant Recipients
Vucicevic, D., Honoris, L., Chang, A., Moreno, E., Salimbangon, A., Moore, M., … DePasquale, E. (2017). The Use of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Pre-Transplant Is Associated with Worse Outcomes in Heart Transplant Recipients. JOURNAL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. -
Treatment with IV Antibiotics Immediately Pre-Transplant Is Associated with Increased Mortality in Heart Transplant Recipients
Vucicevic, D., Honoris, L., Moore, M., Sweet, L., Salimbangon, A., Chang, A., … DePasquale, E. (2017). Treatment with IV Antibiotics Immediately Pre-Transplant Is Associated with Increased Mortality in Heart Transplant Recipients. JOURNAL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. -
Trends in Combined Heart-Kidney Transplantation and Impact on Patient Survival
Vucicevic, D., Honoris, L., Salimbangon, A., Chang, A., Moreno, E., Moore, M., … DePasquale, E. (2017). Trends in Combined Heart-Kidney Transplantation and Impact on Patient Survival. JOURNAL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC. -
More Inactive Time on Heart Transplant List Results in Increased Post Transplant Mortality
Vucicevic, D., Honoris, L., Salimbangon, A., Chang, A., Moreno, E., Pandya, K., … DePasquale, E. (2017). More Inactive Time on Heart Transplant List Results in Increased Post Transplant Mortality. JOURNAL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC.
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Impaired Kidney Function and Impact on Survival After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation as a Bridge to Transplantation
Practice Locations
Pain Management Center in Emeryville Emeryville, CA
Emeryville, CA
Pain Management Center in Emeryville
5800 Hollis Street
Emeryville , CA 94608
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