Biography
Dr. Shahid received his undergraduate and medical degree from Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan. Following this, he completed his internship and residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (Shreveport). He also completed his fellowship in hematology and oncology at the same location.
Dr. Shahid joined Ochsner in July 2020; he has been practicing medicine since 2016. Dr. Shahid came to Ochsner from the University of Texas Health North Campus Tyler - MD Anderson Cancer Center, where he was an assistant professor of hematology and oncology, an Oncology Survivorship Champion Physician representing medical oncology and a principal investigator for a wide variety of research trials. He has a special interest in treating solid tumors and hematological malignancies.
Education and Training
Medical School
Aga Khan University Medical College
Field of Study: M.D.
Internship
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Centre
Field of Study: Internal Medicine-Pediatrics
Residency
Louisiana State University School of Medicine
Field of Study: Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
Fellowship
LSU School of Medicine Health Sciences centre
Field of Study: Hematology and Medical Oncology
Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Oncology - Medical
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He is very informative and engaging
Excellent
Listened, answered questions so that I understood.provided clear information
Very caring and professional
My care provider is awesome. He saved my life!
He was just very short with me, told me what I already knew .
Dr Shahid is excellent. He explains everything very well, and shows compassion to you and above all listens
Great experience!
All good
I was very happy with the good news I got and the explanation about what to expect. I have already recommend this office several times
It was okay
Very good!
The Doctor was very helpful in answering my questions and he was well informed to answer my questions
Informed and easy for me to understand
The doctor listened to my concerns and reassured me that he would be thorough in finding results.
Dr Shahid was professionally prepared with new information from an outside entity. Explained his position and it was well received and appreciated.
Trust doctor. I would recommend him to others.
The doctor made a life changing decision that helped me tremendously
Great as always.
Satisfied with provider's service.
This doctor was very well mannered. It was very informative of my condition. He also put me at ease from the very minute and walked into the door. I would definitely recommend him as a doctor.