Dr. Neal Shah

Harvard-Trained Nephrologist | Internal Medicine Physician | Founder, Healing Microbiome With over a decade of clinical experience in nephrology and internal medicine, I work at the intersection of conventional medicine and the emerging science of the microbiome-nervous system connection. My clinical work has shown me what medicine does well — and where it falls short. For people managing chronic illness, the diagnosis is rarely the full picture. Fatigue, brain fog, gut issues, and poor sleep persist even when a condition is being treated. That underlying pattern is what most practitioners never address directly. Through Healing Microbiome, I work with people to understand and shift that pattern — using a physician-led framework built on microbiome science, nervous system regulation, and the research on how these systems govern health at a foundational level. My approach is grounded in evidence, designed for people who have already tried a lot, and focused on what it actually takes to move beyond symptom management toward lasting change. I collaborate with clinicians and wellness practitioners who share an interest in integrative, root-cause approaches to chronic disease — and I am always open to connecting with others working in this space. If you are managing a chronic illness and want to understand what the microbiome-nervous system connection means for your situation, I run a free live training periodically throughout the year. Details at https://www.healingmicrobiome.com/awaken-live On the clinical side, I am a board-certified nephrologist with dual certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology, currently available for locums assignments, telemedicine roles, and employed physician opportunities in Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region. Maryland licensed through 2027. Proficient in EPIC and Cerner.

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