Raj Shani, M.D.

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Raj H. Shani, MD

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Specialty:
Orthopedic Surgery
Clinical Interests:
Sports Medicine, Shoulder, Knee, and Ankle Surgery, General Orthopedics
Board Certification:
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education/Training

Medical School
Baylor College of Medicine, 2007

Residency
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston , 2012

Fellowship
Emory University, 2013

Dr. Raj Shani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).

Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Shani specializes in Sports Medicine with an emphasis on surgery of the shoulder, knee, and ankle. He has traveled internationally, gaining expertise in new and innovative techniques in cartilage repair and preservation.

Dr. Shani was the Team Physician during the River Oaks Clay Court Championship, Memorial Hermann Marathon, and several Ironman events. He is currently the Team Physician for St. Pius High School and Lutheran North High School.

Dr. Shani is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine.

26 Patient Review(s) / 312 Surveys

12/03/19
I liked that the physician asked me if there was anything else that might need attention.
06/27/19
Bad service.
06/25/19
Dr. Shani is excellent. took time to really explain things. did not feel rushed at all.
06/14/19
Dr. Shani has great bedside manner, the nurse also, and the X-ray tech.
06/10/19
First, let me say I really liked Dr. Shani. He is very pleasant, and has a gentle way about him. I believe he was put in a poor position by the referring Nurse Practitioner who I firmly believe failed to do her job, which should have been to order appropriate scans and blood work to identify the real problem I was dealing with before she started trying to treat symptoms and make referrals. If she had she would like not have ever referred me to Dr. Shani. Dr. Shani seemed frustrated with me when the injection he gave failed to do anything for my symptoms and when I kept stating I had swelling and numbness and continued pain. He did finally order and MRI and EMG which Nurse Practitioner should have done 10 weeks earlier. Turns out I have [...] [...][...][...] in my right knee and [...] in both legs. I also have arthritis to my kneecap, but I am confident my extreme pain in [...] and [...] and lesser level of pain still is because of [...] and [...]. X-Rays done by Dr. Shani and earlier by Nurse Practitioner should minimal degeneration. Which to me means Arthritis was not causing my pain and should never have been treated as if it was. I should not have had the injection which it turns out I may have been allergic to and caused me to loose my voice for well over a month and swelling in my throat. This resulted in me seeking other medical treatment because Dr. Shani never explained potential risks or why he was giving me the injection. It was neurologist who advised me the voice was definitely the result of the injection and told me how to manage. Dr. Shani minimized the [...] and [...] because it does not require surgery. But upon my research can be and for me was extremely painful and Nurse Practitioner should have advised me how to manage it 12 weeks earlier. But I am of the belief that she looked at a [...] year old [...] woman and formed a snap judgment and she refused to clinically determine my problem. Dr. Shani got caught in her poor medical practice.
06/04/19
While I hope that I never need Dr. Shani's services again, I would not hesitate to recommend him to others. In fact I did recommend him to a lady I met this morning in [...]
05/24/19
She was excellent. I will continue to use her.
05/17/19
I just feel like my problem is not a quick fix or a quick and easy issue and wish my physicians would talk to each other...since I'm within the same network for all my physicians.
05/16/19
MD did not exam my knee problem thoroughly. He did not offer do's and don'ts as to preventative care while knee is healing. Spent less than 3 minutes evaluating my knee issues.
05/10/19
There was no concern show about my concerns and I was not given options as far as treatment plan. I was told it was surgery or there was nothing he could do for me. I agreed to surgery and the procedure was not explained or what the discovery was during the procedure.
05/10/19
Have already referred and handed out several of Dr. Shani's cards.
05/10/19
Dr. Shani was great and explained everything we would be doing to get a proper diagnosis and then recommended a follow up in person to discuss options. He was great.
05/09/19
Would definitely recommend Dr. Shani. He is thorough and engaging in addition to being a great listener.
05/07/19
I felt the provider was doing whatever the NP who referred me asked to have done and was not open to possible other issues that might be different than NP's assumption of the problem.
04/30/19
I have recommended Dr. Shani to multiple friends.
04/26/19
Dr. Shani is very knowledgeable and nice. but he is a man of few words. I have to continually prod him for answers. but I would refer him to anyone. I really trust his expertise.
04/13/19
Dr. Shani was a pleasure to work with on resolving the knee issue I entrusted to his care. He is personable and knowledgeable and definitely allowed me to have input in decisions regarding my care. I would easily recommend him to others who would have similar issues.
04/13/19
Excellent doctor.
04/11/19
Actually I had a friend ask me later if I would recommend them as she's having mobility problem. I told her that I would recommend them.
04/09/19
Very pleased with Dr. Shani, very informative and great bedside manners.
04/01/19
I was a little frustrated that I was charged my co pay for a follow up visit.
03/23/19
The doctor explained everything in detail.
03/19/19
During [...] visits, *Dr. Shani did not touch my arm at all - Not once. Not a warm experience at all.
03/11/19
After hard day he still had good "bedside manner".
03/02/19
My knee surgery was a great success. At each follow up visit Dr. Shani listens to concerns or any problems I am experiencing. He always have the answers to the situation. He's a great listener and spends quality time with his patients. I am truly blessed to have him as my surgeon.
02/28/19
I have been seeing Dr. Shani for about [...] years and trust him completely.

Dr. Shani is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine.

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