Nihal Shah
Consultant Oncologist
Accreditation and admitting rights
is an accredited consultant for the following hospitals, clinics and groups...
Nihal Shah
Experience
Dr Shah is Assistant Clinical Director of the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, an internationally-recognised centre for innovation and excellence in clinical cancer research and care. He has a particular interest and expertise in the management of breast cancer, head and neck cancers and lung cancer, and is experienced in the treatment of cancers of unknown primary (CUP). A specialist in CyberKnife, Mr Shah is featured in the Tatler Doctors Guide 2013.
Cancers of unknown primary (CUP)
It is important for doctors to identify the origin of a secondary cancer in order to plan the most effective treatment. In around 3-5% of people with cancer, however, the primary cancer cannot be found and the cancer is then referred to as a cancer of unknown primary (CUP). Reasons for CUP may be that the primary cancer has disappeared even though it has spread to other parts of the body, the secondary cancer has grown and spread very quickly although the primary is still very small, or the cancer has been growing in several areas of the body for some time making it difficult to pinpoint the origin.
Dr Shah is able to offer specialist advice on CUP based on a number of factors, including the location of the secondary cancer, the symptoms, test results and his extensive experience in such cases.
Clinical interests
Clinical Interests
Dr Shah is skilled in the use of CyberKnife, a cutting edge radiotherapy machine that delivers targeted high doses of radiation to a tumour without damaging the surrounding tissues. At the moment is most commonly used for small tumours in the brain and spine, including secondary tumours, but work is ongoing into its use for early stage lung cancers and liver cancer.
Research interests
Research interests
Dr Shah is active in clinical trial participation, is an investigator for a number for local cancer studies and is an advisor to pharmaceutical companies on relevant cancer strategies. He is an advisor to the Health Care Commission and the cancer strategy for head and neck tumours. Dr Shah has advised BACUP, dedicated websites for cancer information and ethnic minority groups for cancer care information.
Professional details
Qualifications
MBBS, FRCR, MD
Qualified in 1991 in United Kingdom
Registrations and licensing
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General Medical Council (GMC)
Registration no.: 3550450 Date of registration: 01-Aug-1992
Memberships and associations
Nihal Shah is a member of the following professional associations and organisations...
Languages spoken
- English
Treatments provided by Nihal Shah
Treatments
Conditions he specialises in treating include:
- Breast cancer
- Lung cancer
- Head and neck cancers
- Cancers of unknown primary (CUP)
Treatments, operations and tests
- Chemotherapy
- Cyberknife surgery
- High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Treatment (HIFU)
Internet details
Locations
Mount Vernon Cancer Centre
The Clocktower
Mount Vernon Hospital
Rickmansworth Road
Northwood
Middlesex
HA6 2RN UK
- Admitting rights
| Main phone: | 01923 844 308 |
Other locations I work at
BMI Bishops Wood Hospital
Rickmansworth Road
Northwood
Middlesex
HA6 2JW
| Main phone: | 01923 835 814 |
- Admitting rights
- Consulting room
Spire Bushey Hospital
Heathbourne Road
Bushey
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD23 1RD
| Main phone: | 020 8901 5555 | |
| Main email: | info@spireroding.com |
- Admitting rights
- Consulting room
CyberKnife Centre London
81 Harley Street
London
W1G 8PP
- Consulting room
BMI The Clementine Churchill Hospital
Sudbury Hill
Harrow
Middlesex
HA1 3RX
| Main phone: | 020 8872 3872 |
- Admitting rights
- Consulting room
Pinehill Hospital - Ramsay Health Care UK
Benslow Lane
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG4 9QZ
Spire Harpenden Hospital
Ambrose Lane
Harpenden
Hertfordshire
AL5 4BP
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