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Dr. Pulin Shah, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 50
Dr. Pulin Shah, MD
4.8 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Pulin Shah, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, LA.
Dr. Pulin Shah, MD
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Dr. Pulin Shah, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 50
New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Pulin Shah, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, LA.

About

Dr. Shah graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine and completed a residency at California Pacific Medical Center. Dr. Pulin Shah, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Shah currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Shah has experience treating conditions like Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy and Corneal Diseases among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shah received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Shah's office accepts new patients. Dr. Shah also speaks French and Spanish. Dr. Shah is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cornea Surgery
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Corneal Diseases
Cornea Surgery
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Corneal Diseases
Cornea Transplant
Eye Infections
Cataract Removal Surgery
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Cataract
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Diabetic Cataracts
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Keratoconus
Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Visual Field Defects
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Brow Ptosis
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Descemetocele
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eyelid Spasm
Floaters
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lagophthalmos
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mydriasis
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Tonic Pupil
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Clear Lens Surgery to Correct Near and Far Vision Simultaneous
Conjunctivoplasty
Coreoplasty
Eye Examination
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
LASIK
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Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Refractive Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Medicare
  • Special Needs Plan SNP
  • National Preferred Provider Network
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicaid
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • USA Managed Care Organization
  • Health Payors Organization PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Sterling
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
  • United Healthcare
  • National Healthcare Alliance
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Employers Health Network
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Prime Health Services
  • Assurant Health
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Provider Networks of America
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • American Lifecare
  • PHCS

Locations

  1. 1 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
  2. 2 Office
    2820 Napoleon Ave Ste 370, New Orleans, LA 70115
  3. 3 Memorial Medical Center
    2700 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shah
4.8
Based on 16 Reviews
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Nov 15, 2022
He has a positive demeanor…trustworthy, friendly, and honest. I felt very comfortable in his hands.
Elee — Nov 15, 2022
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About Me

Languages Spoken
French
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • University of Hawaii
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • California Pacific Medical Center
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    2007
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. Pulin Shah, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shah's profile.

Dr. Shah frequently treats the following conditions: Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy and Corneal Diseases. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Pulin Shah, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA