Doctor’s Bio
Dr. Shah is a leading pain medicine physician in the greater New York City area and Long Island. Dr. Shah is recognized as one of the leaders in her field:
- Women in Medicine Award 2023, 2024, 2025
- Castle Connolly, Top Doctors New York Metro Area, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Newsday, Top Doctors on Long Island, 2020, 2024, 2025
- New York Magazine, Top Doctors, 2020, 2024, 2025
More About The Doctor
She completed her fellowship in 2011 at the Weill Cornell Tri-Institutional Pain Fellowship. Widely regarded as one of the top training programs in New York City and the country, the program incorporates core rotations at the three of the nations’s leading hospitals:
- New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center,
- Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and
- The Hospital for Special Surgery.
Dr. Shah previously was chair of ProHEALTH’s Integrative Pain Medicine practice and co-chair of ProHEALTH’s Center for Neck and Back Pain. She also practiced Interventional Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology at St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn. She specializes in lower back pain, neck pain and cancer pain.
Michael Baraka, PA-C
We’re thrilled to welcome Michael Baraka, PA-C, to the Shah Spine & Pain team!
Michael joins us with a wealth of experience in interventional pain management, bringing both technical expertise and compassionate care to every patient he meets. His dedication to helping patients live pain-free, active lives aligns perfectly with our mission to provide comprehensive, innovative, and patient-centered care.
At Shah Spine & Pain, collaboration and compassion are at the heart of everything we do. Michael’s clinical background and hands-on experience in diagnosing and treating complex pain conditions make him a valuable addition to our growing practice. Patients can expect the same high-quality care they’ve come to trust — now with an even stronger team to support them on their journey!
Judy Rhagubir, NP
We’re so excited to officially welcome Judy Rhagubir, Nurse Practitioner, to the Shah Spine & Pain family!
Judy brings with her a deep passion for patient care and years of experience in pain management and integrative medicine. Her calm, compassionate approach and clinical expertise make her a perfect fit for our team — and for the patients who trust us to guide them toward relief, recovery, and wellness.
At Shah Spine & Pain, we believe in combining advanced interventional treatments with genuine human connection. Judy embodies that philosophy every day — taking time to listen, educate, and empower patients on their journey to better health.
We’re thrilled to have Judy join our growing team and continue expanding the high-quality, personalized care our patients deserve. Please join us in in welcoming home, she is seeing patients in office and tele visits