Rutvi Shah, MD

Rutvi Shah, MD (she/her), is drawn to family medicine because she appreciates the continuity of care and the ability to build long-term relationships with patients and families. She is from Madison, WI and she earned both her bachelor’s degree in Biology and her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. While in medical school, she served as her class representative and as a leader in the Family Medicine Interest Group. She participated in a research experience examining workflow patterns among primary care physicians, with the ultimate goal of advocating for system changes to improve physician satisfaction and reduce burnout. Rutvi is passionate about STEM education and has mentored students and volunteered at local schools and science fairs to teach kids about careers in medicine. She enjoys seeing the variety of patients in clinic and works with them to address acute and chronic concerns. She enjoys the wide range of procedures that family physicians include in their care, and she is always looking for opportunities to be involved in patient advocacy and community engagement. She can often be found spending time with family and friends, traveling (she’s visited 25+ states so far), playing cards and board games, and exploring all Madison has to offer, from restaurants to walking trails.