Ruchir Shah, MD
Cardiovascular Disease
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Locations of Ruchir Shah, MD
Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Cardiology Clinic
50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 303, Waco, TX, 76712
6639.5mi
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254.202.0480
Open
- Monday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Tuesday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Wednesday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Thursday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Friday:8:00 am-5:00 pm
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Biography
| Ages Seen |
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| Adults |
| Geriatrics |
| Language(s) Spoken |
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| English |
| Education |
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| Medical School: MD, Ross University School of Medicine (2015) |
| Residency: Internal Medicine, Orlando Health-Internal Medicine (2018) |
| Fellowship: Cardiology, Orlando Health (2022) |
| Education: Orlando Health (2022) |
| Certifications | |
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| Cardiovascular Disease- American Board of Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine |
| Hospital Affiliations |
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| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple |
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Patient Ratings (661)
The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .
| averageRating | metric | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Wait Time at Clinic | |
| 4.8 | Rate provider 0-10 | |
| 4.9 | Provider included you in decisions | |
| 4.9 | Provider showed concern | |
| 4.9 | Time Care Provider spent with Patient | |
| 4.9 | Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider | |
| 4.8 | Rate Care Provider |
Patient Comments (325)
| 5.0 | Sep 11, 2025 | Dr. Shaw is an excellent physician | |
| 4.0 | Sep 9, 2025 | He was thorough in explanation, kind and listened. | |
| 5.0 | Sep 9, 2025 | After one visit I reality think he is a outstanding Doctor. Looking forward to next visit | |
| 5.0 | Sep 8, 2025 | Dr Shah is an excellent care provider. I am very pleased to have him as my Cardiologist. He is very professional and very attentive to my health needs. | |
| 4.2 | Sep 6, 2025 | First time visit. Nice man. Very busy didn't have too much extra time to chat, had a procedure to do next. but I think we covered everything. | |
| 4.8 | Aug 29, 2025 | Caring and clear on everything, about results and medications. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 22, 2025 | He was very thorough and requested other test to be certain. Very friendly, made me feel comfortable, as well as explain what he could see from the test given. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 21, 2025 | Nice and caring and knowledgeable. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 20, 2025 | Treated me as his personal concern. I felt that he was there one one purpose; me | |
| 5.0 | Aug 19, 2025 | Dr. Shah listened to our concerns and answered our questions. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 18, 2025 | Dr Shah is one of the best providers I have ever seen in my 64 years. Awesome Doctor! | |
| 4.1 | Aug 17, 2025 | He's amazing, caring, considerate and he listens. | |
| 4.4 | Aug 16, 2025 | He explained things good and listened. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 16, 2025 | It was the best visit I had with a doctor | |
| 5.0 | Aug 16, 2025 | Great | |
| 5.0 | Aug 15, 2025 | Very professional, and helpful and nice all around | |
| 5.0 | Aug 12, 2025 | The man basically saved my life , and continues to do so by directing me down a healthy path , top notch doctor ! | |
| 5.0 | Aug 9, 2025 | Good | |
| 5.0 | Aug 9, 2025 | I think he is a lot better than the other cardiologist for me,he knows what to take care of patients | |
| 4.1 | Aug 8, 2025 | He takes time with you | |
| 5.0 | Aug 5, 2025 | Explained my condition so I understood it. Very personal and kind. I feel very confident having him as my doctor. | |
| 4.8 | Aug 4, 2025 | Everything was excellent | |
| 5.0 | Aug 2, 2025 | I trust Dr. Shah. He listens, and works with me and my other physicians to coordinate care. | |
| 5.0 | Aug 1, 2025 | Always pleasent and answers my questions. Nurses and techs are great as well. | |
| 4.8 | Jul 31, 2025 | I found doctor shot to be very knowledgeable, very caring, helpful and compassionate very good doctor. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 30, 2025 | He is kind, considerate, and takes time with you. | |
| 3.6 | Jul 29, 2025 | Good communicator direct plain discussion about care | |
| 4.8 | Jul 29, 2025 | He was very caring at the questions I had. Made me feel comfortable. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 27, 2025 | Friendly, informative, listen to my concerns and situation. Quick developement and adaptability on plan. Highly respect his opinion. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 26, 2025 | Dr Shah is very professional, well spoken, and asks questions that are very relevant to my care. | |
| 4.8 | Jul 25, 2025 | Wife had appointment with another physician in this group. I had experienced chest pain day before and this office worked to get us in that day to visit with Dr. Shah. They provided updates and water during our wait. When doctor came in, he apologized for our wait. Took time to listen to our concern and recommended further testing. We very much appreciated them getting us in his schedule | |
| 4.8 | Jul 24, 2025 | Nice! Personal and informative | |
| 5.0 | Jul 24, 2025 | Very attentive, took the time to actually listen to my questions before responding | |
| 5.0 | Jul 23, 2025 | He is kind and thorough. He is very patient in answering questions and does a great job explaining so I can understand. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 23, 2025 | Very good | |
| 5.0 | Jul 22, 2025 | Dr. Shah spends as much time needed to be thorough and explains health issues that can be understood. | |
| 4.8 | Jul 13, 2025 | My experience has not always been a positive one with doctors to say the least, however, I can honestly say that I have come to trust my cardiologist. He completely addresses all concerns and treatment plans and always listens to me. He is always providing me with the best advice for my heart health. He is genuinely a great physician. | |
| 4.8 | Jul 12, 2025 | Dr. Shah listens well and explains well. | |
| 4.9 | Jul 10, 2025 | Dr is great but scheduling (outsourced) is a total nightmare. Office staff also tried to refill existing prescriptions before they were available. PLEASE verify prescriptions before placing the order. | |
| 4.1 | Jul 10, 2025 | Is communicate good | |
| 5.0 | Jul 5, 2025 | Listens, answers questions | |
| 5.0 | Jul 4, 2025 | Easy to communicate with | |
| 5.0 | Jul 4, 2025 | I'm a new patient of Dr Shah , but I can see that he listens to his patients concerns, he addressed the issues, he answered all of my questions and he made a good impression on me. | |
| 5.0 | Jul 4, 2025 | I have recommended Dr. Shaw! He's the best! | |
| 5.0 | Jul 3, 2025 | Great Dr | |
| 5.0 | Jul 3, 2025 | Easy to talk with, made me feel welcomed and at ease. Listened to my concerns & advised me on my healthcare. Good visit! | |
| 5.0 | Jul 3, 2025 | Dr Shah is super personable, attentive, and explained things in a way that I could easily understand. He seemed genuine in his caring for my issues. | |
| 4.8 | Jul 1, 2025 | I felt like he really listens and is there to help you navigate your health issues and he makes life style suggestions that are beneficial for your health and well being. | |
| 4.2 | Jun 27, 2025 | Dr Shah answers all questions with understandable examples and comments. Very good personal services. | |
| 5.0 | Jun 24, 2025 | Helpful professional service | |
| 5.0 | Jun 24, 2025 | Dr. Shah is wonderful, caring and easy to talk to. I feel he genuinely cares about me. | |
| 5.0 | Jun 21, 2025 | Dr.Shah and his staff are so user friendly appear to be very concerned with my well being. Dr.Shah takes the time to respond to my concerns and it is a pleasure to have him as my cardiologist. | |
| 5.0 | Jun 20, 2025 | Very good | |
| 5.0 | Jun 18, 2025 | He was smart, he was nice, and very PROFESSIONAL! | |
| 4.2 | Jun 18, 2025 | Very good | |
| 5.0 | Jun 14, 2025 | My wife and I love Dr Shah and have complete faith in his treatment of us | |
| 5.0 | Jun 13, 2025 | Absolute professional, he actually documented everything we discussed in detail and answered all my questions. | |
| 4.8 | Jun 3, 2025 | Personally, I prefer answers to my issues to include words and terms that are not as "medical", but those that don't require as much time spent researching their meaning. I believe that would be comforting to us, as patients, to have when possible...clearer diagnoses. Perhaps, there ARE no simpler words. Dr. Shah is obviously a very learned man and I appreciate his willingness to further explain a diagnosis when asked. | |
| 5.0 | May 31, 2025 | Dr Shah is very attentive & direct | |
| 5.0 | May 31, 2025 | This provider a very helpful Doctor , he explains things until we understand and he took his time to listen to understand and to explain.. He is one of the best Doctors | |
| 5.0 | May 30, 2025 | Very attentive, allowed me to participate in my care. | |
| 5.0 | May 30, 2025 | Dr. Shah, great listener and explains things in a manner that I could understand. Great bedside manner! | |
| 5.0 | May 29, 2025 | Very caring | |
| 5.0 | May 28, 2025 | Caring, and I felt he was being very thorough. | |
| 4.5 | May 13, 2025 | He listens and suggests health options based on the tests he requests for me. | |
| 4.9 | May 11, 2025 | Good initial visit. | |
| 4.8 | May 5, 2025 | The doctor was very caring and answered all my questions. | |
| 5.0 | May 2, 2025 | He was thorough in his care and he took time to listen to my concerns and questions. One of the best Doctors I have ever had! Exceptional care! | |
| 5.0 | Apr 30, 2025 | I have the utmost confidence in dr sha he is very studious with my particular issue a fib which I gather wasn't normal at all he is one of the best cardiologists ever , he is fine tuning my meds so get me back in balance , he never gives up and punts , I am amazed by his quiet intellect and sense of humor , he laughs at my corny jokes so he is also tolerant of the 72 year old kid that I am | |
| 5.0 | Apr 30, 2025 | He was very thorough and explained in words I could understand. | |
| 4.1 | Apr 26, 2025 | Professional and caring | |
| 5.0 | Apr 25, 2025 | Thorough, kind, caring, knows what he's doing | |
| 4.8 | Apr 25, 2025 | Provider showed care concerns and gave useful tools to try etc | |
| 5.0 | Apr 19, 2025 | Great profesional | |
| 5.0 | Apr 18, 2025 | Great people | |
| 4.6 | Apr 16, 2025 | He answered all our questions and explained things in a manner that we could understand. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 16, 2025 | Answers questions. Very friendly. Puts you at ease. | |
| 5.0 | Apr 16, 2025 | He is a wonderful and caring doctor. He definitely cares about his patients. Dr Shah is definitely an asset to Baylor Scott and White. | |
| 4.5 | Apr 14, 2025 | Knowledgeable and informative | |
| 5.0 | Apr 8, 2025 | Courteous, answered questions thoroughly in a way I could understand. Respectful | |
| 5.0 | Apr 5, 2025 | It was really good. He is a very nice man. | |
| 4.9 | Apr 2, 2025 | Dr Shah took time to explain my condition, treatment, and prescriptions. He actively listened and was engaged. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 29, 2025 | Asks questions and listens to my answers. Also answers questions that I may have in a way I understand | |
| 5.0 | Mar 29, 2025 | Great and caring dr | |
| 5.0 | Mar 29, 2025 | Very caring, listens, explains and answers questions. Very knowledgeable. | |
| 5.0 | Mar 28, 2025 | Great | |
| 4.8 | Mar 26, 2025 | Attentive to my concerns and needs. |
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