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Dr. Chirag Shah, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 46
Dr. Chirag Shah, MD
4.9 (70 Ratings)
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Dr. Chirag Shah, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Boston, MA.
Dr. Chirag Shah, MD
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Dr. Chirag Shah, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 46
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Dr. Chirag Shah, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Boston, MA.

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Dr. Chirag Shah, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Boston, MA and has 20 years experience. They graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in 2004 and completed a residency at Wills Eye Hospital Ophthalmology-Co-Chief Resident.They currently practice at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston and are affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Community Medical Center and Tufts Medical Center. Dr. Shah has experience treating conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Disorder of Choroid among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shah received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 70 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Shah also speaks Spanish. Dr. Shah is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Disorder of Choroid
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Disorder of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Chorioretinal Scars
Diabetic Retinopathy
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Macular Hole
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Contusion of the Eyeball
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dislocation of Lens
Dry Eyes
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Eye Melanoma
Eyeball Contusion
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Ocular Hypertension
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Eyelid Surgery
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Acute Endophthalmitis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Hypotony of Eye
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Macular Pucker
Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Pinguecula
Posterior Vitreous Detachment
Presbyopia
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment With Break
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Stye
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Traction Detachment of Retina
Vitreous Detachment
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Ophthalmic Consultants Boston
    50 Staniford St Dept Ofdept, Boston, MA 02114
  2. 2 Office
    195 WEST ST, Waltham, MA 02451
  3. 3 Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston in Framingham
    61 Lincoln St Ste 203, Framingham, MA 01702
  4. 4 Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc
    52 Second Ave, Waltham, MA 02451

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Feb 14, 2024
Dr. Shah is a gifted clinician -both in terms of his technical expertise and his patient care. I am thrilled with the outcome of procedures he has performed and the careful follow up. He is an active scientist and principal investigator, contributing to his knowledge of a myriad of retinal conditions, which ultimately benefit his patients.
Leslie Price — Feb 14, 2024
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Biography
  • Dr. Chirag Shah, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Boston, MA and has over 19 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in 2004. He specializes in Ophthalmology and Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Beth Isreal Hosp/Harvard Medical School
    2005
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wills Eye Hospital Ophthalmology-Co-Chief Resident
    2008
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Retina Svc of Wills Eye Hospital
    2010
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Chirag Shah, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shah's profile.

Dr. Shah frequently treats the following conditions: Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Disorder of Choroid. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Chirag Shah, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Community Medical Center and Tufts Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Chirag Shah, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA

  • Community Medical Center

    99 Route 37 W, Toms River, NJ

  • Tufts Medical Center

    800 Washington St, Boston, MA