Sapan S. Shah, M.D., J.D.

Sapan Shah M.D., J.D. is a Managing Partner and Board Director of Alera Group, an independent, national insurance and financial services firm. Being a physician and an attorney, Sapan has a unique perspective on medical professional liability issues across the United States. His practice at Alera Group focuses on risk, insurance and business issues for client physicians, hospitals and other healthcare entities.

Dr. Shah’s background includes a diverse experience of medicine, litigation, and early stage investing. Dr. Shah is admitted to the Illinois Bar and is a commissioned JAG officer in the US Army JAG Corps.

Dr. Shah is keenly interested in innovative ways to improve healthcare.  He is an active Angel Investor in Hyde Park Angels (HPA) in Chicago, having invested in 40+ startups. In addition, he is on the Board of Directors of Kaizen Health, a Board observer for Blueprint, and was previously a Board Director for Regroup therapy, all HPA healthcare portfolio companies. 

Dr. Shah lives in Libertyville, IL with his wife, Rachna Shah, M.D., an allergist in private practice.