Sneha Shah, MD

Meet Sneha Shah, MD

Board-Certified Anesthesiologist Helping Santa Fe Patients Through Surgery Safely and Comfortably

Dr. Sneha Shah is an anesthesiologist at CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She earned her medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine, completed her anesthesiology residency at the University of Maryland, and is board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Shah also completed an intern year in internal medicine, giving her a strong foundation in managing how chronic medical conditions interact with anesthesia. Before joining CHRISTUS Health, she practiced at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center and the 377th Medical Group at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, where she provided anesthesia care for veteran and active-duty military populations.

Career at a Glance

• Board-certified in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology
• 17+ years of experience since graduating from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 2009
• Completed an internal medicine intern year, adding a strong clinical foundation for managing patients with multiple medical conditions
• Residency at the University of Maryland, a major academic medical center
• Prior experience at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center and the 377th Medical Group at Kirtland Air Force Base, providing anesthesia for veteran and military patients

Clinical Role

Dr. Shah serves as an anesthesiologist at a CHRISTUS Health hospital in Santa Fe, where she is responsible for the safe delivery and management of anesthesia for patients undergoing surgical and diagnostic procedures. Anesthesiologists are physicians who assess each patient's medical history, current health status, and the specific demands of the planned procedure to develop a personalized anesthesia plan.

Her internal medicine intern year provides additional insight during pre-operative assessments, especially for patients with conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, heart rhythm concerns, or breathing conditions that may influence anesthesia planning and monitoring.

She provides anesthesia care for a range of clinical needs, including:

• General anesthesia for inpatient and outpatient procedures
• Sedation for diagnostic and interventional procedures
• Arterial line placement for continuous blood pressure monitoring during complex cases
• Central venous catheter placement for medication delivery and monitoring
• Pre-operative medical assessment and anesthesia risk evaluation
• Post-anesthesia recovery management and pain control
• Anesthesia management for patients with multiple medical conditions requiring careful coordination

What You Can Expect from Care with Dr. Shah

Most patients meet their anesthesiologist in the hours, or even minutes, before a procedure. In that brief time, Dr. Shah reviews your medical history, explains your anesthesia plan, answers your questions, and helps you feel prepared for what’s ahead.

Her training allows her to quickly assess how existing health conditions, medications, allergies, and heart or lung concerns may influence anesthesia and adjust your plan as needed.

You can expect:

• A thorough pre-operative assessment that considers your full health history
• Clear communication about the anesthesia plan and recovery experience
• Continuous monitoring of your vital signs and anesthesia levels during your procedure
• Careful, real-time responses to changes in your condition
• Close coordination with your surgical team from start to recovery