Dr. Hitesh Shah founded Southwest Pediatrics in 1996 to establish a pediatric practice known for professionalism, efficiency, courtesy, honesty, and accessibility in Kern County.

Dr. Shah was born in Nairobi, Kenya but ultimately completed his schooling and medical education in India. He began his pediatric residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, FL, and finished at Maimonedes Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. He is board certified and a fellow of the American Academy Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Shah’s passion for teaching led him to join Kern Medical Center in 1990 as an Associate in Pediatrics, where he taught pediatric residents and medical students.

He was later appointed Clinical Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at UCLA’s School of Medicine. Dr. Shah has lectured for pharmaceutical companies and continues to educate through medical education programs across the county. He served as Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital from 2005 to 2006 and remains active on the Hospital Medical Education Committee.

Dr. Shah and his wife, Alka Shah, reside in southwest Bakersfield. Outside of medicine, Dr. Shah enjoys spending time with his grandchild, watching the Lakers, playing golf, and learning to sing and play classical Indian music.

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Shah:

• Southwest: (661) 663-4444