Pir W. Shah, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Pir W. Shah Maintains Board Certification in Cardiovascular Medicine
from the American Board of Internal Medicine

Monterey, April 9, 2010 – Pir W. Shah of Cardio-Pulmonary Associates in Monterey, has successfully completed the requirements to maintain Board Certification in Cardiovascular Medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).

ABIM works to enhance the quality of health care by certifying internists and subspecialists who demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for excellent patient care. Physicians must periodically complete requirements to maintain their certification, including passing an examination and completing a self-assessment of knowledge and practice.

Dr. Pir W. Shah practices Cardiovascular Medicine at Cardio-Pulmonary Associates in Monterey.

Dr. Pir W. Shah is on staff at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Sequioa Hospital, Stanford Hospital & Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.

Board Certification is the industry benchmark by which physician quality is measured and recognized. Physicians who successfully complete their recertification requirements demonstrate the currency of their knowledge – and their ability to use it – by passing a rigorous examination and by assessing their knowledge and performance in practice on an ongoing basis.