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Overview

Languages spoken

English
Gujarati
Spanish

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About

Education

Undergraduate
Union College-Schenectady, NY, Bachelor of Science in Biology (BABIO), 1997

Medical School
Albany Medical College, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 2001

Training

Internship 2002
Internal Medicine, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY

Residency 2003
Ophthalmology, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY

Residency 2004
Ophthalmology, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY

Residency 2005
Ophthalmology, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY

Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Publications & Clinical Trials

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 — 1490 Ratings

Explains (1448)4.78
Listens (1444)4.84
Knows Medical History (1440)4.68
Patient Rating of Doctor (1474)4.87
Trust Provider (1440)4.84
Gave Enough Information (0)0
Timely Manner (0)0

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Our physicians and advanced practice clinicians (CRNPs and PA-Cs) are among the nation's best. That's why we show you patient satisfaction ratings and comments so you can read about and get to know our clinicians through the eyes of their patients.

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What is included in the star rating?

Star ratings are based on a scale of 1-5 stars, 5 being the best. The rating includes responses to these clinician-related questions:

Physician Communication Questions
1. Did this clinician give you easy to understand information about your health questions and concerns?
2. Did this clinician listen carefully to you?
3. Did this clinician seem to know your medical history?
4. Did you trust this clinician with your care?
Overall Clinician Rating Question
1. Using any number from 0 to 10, where 0 is the worst clinician possible and 10 is the best clinician possible, what number would you use to rate this clinician?

Why don't all doctors or advanced practice clinicians have a rating?

In order to have enough data to measure and compare, a health care clinician must have at least 30 completed patient satisfaction surveys. Surveys are included for a period of 12 months from submission.

Comments

"Some of the staff could be more helpful in informing you what will happen. I thought I was getting dilated and then worried when I sat so long with out dilation. Would have been helpful to know. Dr Shah--outstanding and same for most of staff."

Jun 5, 2025

"Dr. Shah has a very attentive & caring bedside manner."

Jun 3, 2025

"Polite staff."

Jun 3, 2025

Conditions Treated

Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataracts
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia (Double Vision)
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
Eye Floaters
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
Headaches
Iridocyclitis

Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataracts
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia (Double Vision)
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
Eye Floaters
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
Headaches
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects

Services Offered

Cataract Removal Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Ophthalmology
Pterygium Surgery
Repair of Eye Laceration
Surgery

Cataract Removal Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Ophthalmology
Pterygium Surgery
Repair of Eye Laceration
Surgery