Asim A. Shah, MD

Dr Shah is executive vice chair and Barbara & Corbin Robertson Jr. Endowed Chair in Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry.

Articles by Asim A. Shah, MD

Difficulties With Insurance and Patient Care: “Why Is the System So Complicated?”

ByNidal Moukaddam, MD, PhD,Asim A. Shah, MD,Aletheia Phoenix, MD

March 21st 2025

Legislative and legal realities at the state and federal levels are difficult to navigate even for seasoned practitioners, and are beyond the knowledge of most families.

Breaking the Spell: Fighting Myths About COVID-19 Vaccination

ByLubna Khawaja, MD,Syed Iqbal, MD,Asim A. Shah, MD,Nidal Moukaddam, MD, PhD

March 18th 2021

The vaccine needs to be appropriately framed: as a benefit, not a risk.

The New Game of Microbiology Clue: The Who, When, Where, and Why of the Novel Coronavirus

ByNidal Moukaddam, MD, PhD,Asim A. Shah, MD

March 16th 2020

Psychiatrists must have a basic understanding of the pathophysiology of coronaviruses in order to be able to accurately explain and discuss those issues with their patients, especially as mental health ramifications are expected.

Psychiatrists Beware! The Impact of COVID-19 and Pandemics on Mental Health

ByNidal Moukaddam, MD, PhD,Asim A. Shah, MD

March 15th 2020

Psychiatrists are uniquely situated to help both their patients and the greater community understand the potential impact of the virus and help patients, families, and society deal with this latest threat.