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Dr. Chirag Shah, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 47
Dr. Chirag Shah, MD
4.9 (74 Ratings)
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Dr. Chirag Shah, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Waltham, MA.
Dr. Chirag Shah, MD
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Dr. Chirag Shah, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 47
Waltham, MA
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience
Dr. Chirag Shah, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Waltham, MA.

About

Dr. Shah graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in 2004 and completed a residency at Wills Eye Hospital Ophthalmology-Co-Chief Resident.Dr. Chirag Shah, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Waltham, MA and has 20 years experience. Dr. Shah currently practices at Practice 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 74 times. Dr. Shah's 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
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Drusen
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Iridocyclitis
Macular Hole
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Chalazion
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Ocular Hypertension
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroideremia
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Harada's Disease
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Lazy Eye
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Macular Pucker
Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Optic Papillitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Posterior Vitreous Detachment
Presbyopia
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment With Break
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Traction Detachment of Retina
Uveitis
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Vitreous Detachment
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Preferred Blue PPO
  • Tufts PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Select
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage

Locations

  1. 1 Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc
    52 Second Ave, Waltham, MA 02451
  2. 2 Ocb Optical
    50 Staniford St Ste 600, Boston, MA 02114
  3. 3 Office
    195 West St Fl 1, Waltham, MA 02451
  4. 4 Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston Inc
    61 Lincoln St Ste 212, Framingham, MA 01702
  5. 5 Office
    88 Ansel Hallet Rd, West Yarmouth, MA 02673
  6. 6 Plymouth Laser and Surgical Center
    146 Industrial Park Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shah
4.9
Based on 74 Reviews
5 Stars (71)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Nov 02, 2024
Dr ShahDid not keep waiting. Was patient with my questions and my concerns Explained everything and has outstanding professional and warm manner. I am overjoyed with the success of my procedure and so happy with my vision. Thank you Dr Shah!
Maggie Bates — Nov 02, 2024
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About Me

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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