Dr. Nihar Shah, MD
Interventional Pulmonologist
Department of Thoracic Surgery
Inova Fairfax Hospital

Dr. Nihar Shah is a specialty care physician board certified in Interventional Pulmonology, Pulmonary disease, Critical care medicine and Internal medicine. He joined Inova in 2024 and has been practicing since 2017.

Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Shah was a fellow in the interventional pulmonology fellowship program at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine  in Richmond, VA.

Dr. Shah’s expertise lies in managing complex respiratory conditions including malignant airway diseases, complications following lung transplantation and advanced bronchoscopy procedures. 

Dr. Shah is dedicated to advancing patient care through programs focused on the screening and early diagnosis of pulmonary nodules, as well as the management of benign and malignant airway obstructions. He is proficient in a range of specialized procedures such as rigid bronchoscopy, stent placement, airway thermal therapy, endobronchial ultrasound bronchoscopy (EBUS), robotic bronchoscopy, navigational bronchoscopy, tunneled pleural catheter placement and endobronchial valve placement, ensuring comprehensive care for his patients. An active member of the medical community, Dr. Shah collaborates with various professional societies in the field of interventional pulmonology.