Sultan Shah, MD

"Sultan Shah, MD, is a highly skilled and compassionate doctor who treats patients at Essential Medical Clinic, a private medical practice in the Westlake, Downtown, and Athens neighborhoods of Los Angeles, California. He specializes in internal medicine and has over 45 years of experience in providing exceptional patient care.

Dr. Shah earned his medical degree from Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences in Jamshoro, Pakistan, and completed an internship at Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Center in Karachi, Pakistan. He then relocated to London, England, where he completed residencies at St. Thomas’ Hospital, Redhill General Hospital, and King Edward VII Hospital. He finished his training with a fellowship at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Shah brings an unparalleled degree of knowledge and empathy to his practice at Essential Medical Clinic, providing his patients with an experience that improves both their physical and emotional health. He looks forward to working with new patients and continuing his care of returning clients."

"Essential Medical Clinic is a leading private medical practice with state-of-the-art clinics conveniently located in the Westlake, Downtown, and Athens neighborhoods of Los Angeles, California. Sultan Shah, MD
, Pouya Bahrami, DO, and the team provide a full range of high-quality health care services to patients over the age of 18, delivering care that’s patient-oriented, comprehensive, and supportive. 

The team of skilled providers at Essential Medical Clinic is united by a common goal: to help their patients achieve a healthier lifestyle. Realizing that health is more than just a number, they take a unique approach to their mission by treating their patients as whole people. Their unique brand of care goes beyond treating the medical condition at hand and strives to address the psychosocial and nutritional needs of the individual.

Essential Medical Clinic offers a broad spectrum of services, including physicals, IV fluids, vitamin therapy, weight loss, and urgent care. Their offices are equipped with walk-in clinics, and they provide telemedicine appointments for patients who are too busy or unable to physically come in to the office. The practice also provides its patients with tested and certified medical-grade supplements and can dispense common over-the-counter medications."