Dr Hasmukh Shah BEM is a leading GP from South Wales and Secretary of British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO ), Wales has been honoured with Visiting Professorship by the University of South Wales, the UK for his long-standing Medical contribution to Primary Care, Medical Education & Leadership at Wales & National level.
In June 2018, Dr Shah received the British Empire Medal (BEM) from the Queen on her Birthday Honour’s list.
In September 2018, Dr Shah received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Asian Voice. He was also presented with an NHS 70 badge for his long-standing service to the NHS at 10, Downing Street by the then Prime Minister Theresa May.
Dr Shah was invited by Welsh Government to join First Minister’s BAME Covid-19 Advisory Group and Risk Assessment Subgroup from April 2020 to April 2021. Dr Shah along with other colleagues provided leadership and support to the Welsh Government in formulating the All Wales Covid-19 Risk Assessment Tool and Race Equality Action Plan. He organised & took part in Covid Vaccine webinars and also took part in Welsh Government Video to promote vaccine uptake in BAME communities.
Dr Shah is a trustee of Sanatan Dharma Mandal and Community Centre, Cardiff, Vale for Africa, Calon Hearts and Race Council Cymru Charities. He also chairs the Megafocus group (minor ethnic association for ophthalmic care)
Dr Shah was awarded Visiting Fellowship by the University of South Wales in 2017 for his long-standing medical professional work, education and charitable work to the people of Wales
