Rachana D. Shah, MD, MsTR
Pediatric Endocrinology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) / UPenn
At Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — one of the most celebrated pediatric hospitals in the world — Dr. Rachana D. Shah specializes in the endocrine health of children and adolescents, with a particular focus on polycystic ovary syndrome in young women. As a pediatric endocrinologist within CHOP's nationally recognized program, she is a trusted PCOS specialist for families throughout the Philadelphia region and beyond.
Dr. Shah's clinical expertise spans adolescent PCOS, pediatric diabetes, and disorders of puberty — conditions that often overlap and require careful, developmentally sensitive management. She understands that a PCOS diagnosis during the teenage years can be particularly confusing and emotionally challenging, and she brings both clinical precision and genuine compassion to her work with young patients and their families.
Her translational research in pediatric endocrinology bridges laboratory discoveries and clinical practice, ensuring that her patients benefit from the latest scientific insights. For parents in Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley, and across the mid-Atlantic region who are seeking a highly specialized PCOS expert for their daughter, Dr. Shah and the CHOP program represent an unmatched level of expertise, institutional support, and dedicated pediatric care.
