neha d. shah

mph, rd, cnsc, ches

I love what I do!

I have always been fascinated with how the nutrients we eat interact with our body to help us grow, function and heal.

My goal is to be your guide - helping you find your path

I became a registered dietitian (RD) so I can use my specialized training in the science of nutrition to help others feel better with using foods as therapy 

I believe nutrition is meant to be a holistic journey, and like all journeys of purpose, are meant to be traveled with someone to guide you. Someone to help you find the most meaningful areas to focus and to keep you from pitfalls

EDUCATION

I have been a registered dietitian since 2004, credentialed by the Commission of Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

I am also a certified nutrition support clinician (CNSC), credentialed by the National Board of Nutrition Support Certification and a certified health education specialist (CHES), credentialed by the National Commission of Health Education Credentialing.

I also hold a Master’s in Public Health Nutrition (Loma Linda University) and Bachelor’s degree in nutrition (California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo).

background

I began my career at Stanford Health Care, providing bedside nutrition care to patients with head/neck, gynecologic, and GI-related cancers, including those recovering from GI surgery.

I later came into the Digestive Health Center there to inaugurate and build nutrition services for the GI and liver clinics. There, I worked closely with patients diagnosed with celiac disease, dumping syndrome, gastroparesis, inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal pseudo-obstruction, irritable bowel syndrome, issues with ostomies, pancreatitis, SIBO, scleroderma, cirrhosis, and fatty liver.

There, I also co-led with a gastroenterologist the development of Nutrition Support and Intestinal Rehabilitation programs to bring specialized care to patients on enteral/parenteral nutrition and to those diagnosed with short bowel syndrome. I also served as the intestinal and liver transplant dietitian to provide pre- and post-transplant care.

Beyond patient care, I have delivered GI lectures to fellowships, presented at GI conferences, and published nearly 30 manuscripts in prestigious GI journals. I am also the Nutrition Co-Editor for the Journal of Practical Gastroenterology to bring a nutrition voice into the literature.

Now, in private practice! My interactions with my patients throughout the years has given me the skills, the expertise, and the knowledge to counsel for nutrition related to GI or liver health.

PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT

  • JOURNAL OF PRACTICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY

    Nutrition Series Editor

  • AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GASTROENTEROLOGY

    Educational Affairs Committee

  • CROHN’S AND COLITIS FOUNDATION (CCF)

    National Scientific Advisory Professional Education Committee

    Healthcare Professional Engagement Committee for Northern California

  • ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS (AND)

    Short Bowel Syndrome Workgroup (prior inaugural leader)

    Inflammatory Bowel Disease Workgroup (Dietitians in Gluten and Gastrointestinal Disorders (DIGID))

  • SOUTH ASIAN IBD ALLIANCE (SAIA)

    Co-Founder

    Board of Directors (8/2021-2023)

    Director of Operations (8/2021-8/2023)

    Treasurer (8/2021-8/2023)

ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP