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Dr. Shahem Kawji, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 46
Dr. Shahem Kawji, MD
4.7 (55 Ratings)
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Dr. Shahem Kawji, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Newport Beach, CA.
Dr. Shahem Kawji, MD
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Dr. Shahem Kawji, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 46
Newport Beach, CA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Shahem Kawji, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Newport Beach, CA.

About

Dr. Kawji graduated from University of Aleppo School of Medicine in 2000 and completed a residency at IU Health University.Dr. Shahem Kawji, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Newport Beach, CA and has 24 years experience. Dr. Kawji currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. Dr. Kawji has experience treating conditions like Retinal Hemorrhage among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kawji received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 55 times. Dr. Kawji's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kawji also speaks Arabic. Dr. Kawji is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retinal Hemorrhage
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Tumor
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Cataract Surgery Complications
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Diabetic Eye Disease
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Endophthalmitis
Eye Injuries
Eye Melanoma
Eye Trauma
Eyeball Contusion
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Macular Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Ocular Syphilis
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pars Planitis
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Serous Detachment Retina
Sjögren's Syndrome
Staphyloma Posticum
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
B-Scan Ultrasound
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Diabetes Eye Care
Diabetic Eye Exam
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Fluorscein Angiography
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Laser Surgery
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Laser Surgery
Retinal Surgery
Scleral Buckling
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Repair Sports Institute
    20311 SW Birch St Ste 150, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  2. 2 Mission Urology
    4500 Brockton Ave Ste 301, Riverside, CA 92501
  3. 3 Shahem Kawji MD Inc.
    20072 SW Birch St Ste 260, Newport Beach, CA 92660

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4.7
Based on 55 Reviews
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1 Star (4)

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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Aleppo School of Medicine
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • IU Health University
    2011
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shahem Kawji, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kawji's profile.

Dr. Shahem Kawji, MD is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach.

Yes, Dr. Shahem Kawji, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA