Mr Viral Shah is a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He specialises in hip, knee, shoulder surgeries and general orthopaedics. He completed sub-specialty training in joint replacement, sports injuries and shoulder surgery in Japan and the USA, as well as at St. Vincent Hospital, Sydney and The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne.
When it comes to orthopedics, Mr Shah strives to apply the best clinical knowledge, technology, and techniques to each patient’s circumstances to provide bespoke, holistic care to the highest standards of excellence. Viral endeavours to provide a thoughtful, measured and comprehensive treatment for his patients’ This includes preserving intact joints to keep them moving and replacing painful worn-out joints to get people up and going. He has a special interest in technologically assisted minimally invasive joint replacements, sports injuries, and shoulder problems. He believes in incorporating technology into his practice and uses patient-matched technology and computer navigation in his joint replacement surgeries.
Mr. Shah is dedicated to providing bespoke, holistic care by leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative techniques tailored to each patient’s needs. His approach focuses on preserving joint function where possible and offering advanced solutions for worn-out joints to restore mobility. He has a particular interest in minimally invasive joint replacements, sports injuries, and shoulder conditions. He incorporates patient-matched technology and computer navigation into his practice for enhanced precision and outcomes. He is an advocate of using scientific literature to ensure his patients receive evidence-based care and personalised outcomes.
At the core of Mr. Shah’s practice are his values of Empathy, Ability, and Principled Care. He is committed to delivering thoughtful, comprehensive treatment with clear, honest communication and evidence-based practices. His mission is to serve patients with humility and dignity, ensuring that their individual needs, beliefs and circumstances are respected and addressed.
An active contributor to medical education, Mr. Shah serves on the Royal Australian College of Surgeons Educators Committee and is an associate lecturer at Melbourne University. He has also held a position as a conjoint lecturer at Flinders University for several years. Mr. Shah is a Fellow of both the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS) and the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA), and he is a member of various professional organisations related to medicine and orthopaedics.
Mr. Shah consults and performs surgeries at multiple locations across Melbourne and regional Victoria. He also offers a no-gap joint replacement program for eligible patients with insurance agreements
Mr Viral Shah is a fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He completed sub-specialty training in joint replacement, trauma and shoulder surgery in Japan and the USA, as well as at St. Vincent Hospital, Sydney and The Alfred Hospital, Melbourne.
Mr Shah is devoted to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles. He has a special interest in latest technology assisted and less invasive joint replacements, sports injuries and complex fractures. He also has wide experience in complex joint problems including hip, knee, shoulder, elbow. Mr Shah is committed to delivering high quality medical care. He believes in incorporating technology and advancements in treatment, into his practice
Mr Shah is actively involved in medical education and is currently a member of Royal Australian College of Surgeons Educators Committee. He is current associate lecturer at Melbourne University and has been a conjoint lecturer at Flinder’s University for many years. Mr Shah is also a member of many professional peak body organisations related to medicine and Orthopaedics.
Mr Shah places a strong emphasis on the importance of clear and honest communication with his patients with consulting appointments spaced out to allow thorough discussion time regarding treatment options.
Mr Shah consults and operates at various hospitals in Melbourne, Shepparton Private Hospital, Goulburn Valley Health, Kyabram District Hospital and Numurkah District Hospital.