Dr. Sabah A. Shah M.D., M.B.A.
Ophthalmologist
1220 New Scotland Rd Suite # 201 Slingerlands NY, 12159About
Dr. Sabah Shah is an ophthalmologist practicing in Slingerlands, NY. Dr. Shah specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shah can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Shah can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Dr. Sabah A. Shah M.D., M.B.A.'s Videos
Provider Details
Treatments
- Retinal Detachment
- Uveitis
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Surgical Complications
- Second Opinions
- Eye Trauma
- Plaquenil Toxicity Screening
- Vitreoretinal and Laser Surgery
- Pharmacologic Retinal Treatment
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Central Serous Retinopathy
- Diabetic Eye Disease
- Laser Treatment for Diabetic Macular
- Edema
- Fluorescein and ICG Angiography
- Electroretinography (ERG)
- Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT)
Dr. Sabah A. Shah M.D., M.B.A.'s Practice location
Dr. Sabah A. Shah M.D., M.B.A.'s reviews
Write ReviewMedia Releases
Get to know Ophthalmologists & Retina Surgeon Dr. Sabah A. Shah, who serves the population of New York.
Vitreoretinal surgeon, Dr. Sabah A. Shah currently practices with Retina Group of New York. She specializes in uveitis and vitreoretinal surgery, having extensive experience in the most sophisticated medical and surgical techniques.
Retina Group of New York holds offices in Hicksville and Hauppauge. Both locations are fully equipped with lasers, cutting-edge diagnostic imaging, and integrated electronic records. The group utilizes the latest medical equipment and computer technology to diagnose and treat a variety of retinal and uveitis problems, including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, retinal detachment, macula pucker, and more.
Dr. Shah was appointed as Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Albany Medical College and was awarded the Resident Teaching Award for her excellence in instructing surgical and medical techniques to residents.
Dr. Shah completed his undergraduate degree from Union College with her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Latin American & Caribbean Studies in 2006. Furthering her education, she graduated with her Master of Business in Arts in Healthcare Administration from Union University in 2010. She then graduated top of her class from Albany Medical College with her Medical Degree in 2010, giving her over two decades of experience in her field. After obtaining her medical degree, she completed her internship with New York Hospitals of Queens and ophthalmology internship at Mount Sinai Saint Lukes Hospital. She then completed his ophthalmology residency with New York University. She completed her Vitreoretinal Surgery & Uveitis Fellowship from Albany Medical Center.
Dr. Shah has published numerous papers on anti-VEGF medications including Avastin, Lucentis and Eylea, as well as procedures that are currently used by retina specialists such as retinal detachment repair and macular pucker surgery. She has presented her research, has received research scholarships and awards, and has given lectures at the national level to hundreds of physicians across the country.
To stay up to date in her field, she remains a professional member of the American Society of Reina Specialists, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Unite for Sight Ophthalmolgy, and theshe is the founder and president and Albany Medical College.
Dr. Shah is fluent in English, Spanish, Hindi, and Urdu, allowing her to treat patients of multiple backgrounds.
When not working, she enjoys fencing, swimming, and running.
Recommended Articles
- Don’t Let Your Computer Strain Your Eyes
What is eyestrain?Eyestrain is a common medical condition characterized by an overuse of the eyes, like when driving a long distance, reading for a couple of hours, or using the computer. Staring at the computer screen for a long period of time will increase discomfort in your eyes.Eyestrain is not...
- How to Prepare for Cataract Surgery
The normal process of aging is the leading cause of cataracts. The eye’s lens slowly loses its clarity and gets cloudy as we age. As a result, the quality of vision decreases. Cataract surgery is recommended when your life’s quality starts to suffer.It is important to know how to prepare...
- How Long Does It Take To Get A Cataract Removed?
How Cataract Surgery is Performed Prior to a cataracts surgery, you will have to attend an eye assessment with an ophthalmologist. The ophthalmologist will first examine your health condition and any previous eye treatments. They will also check for any other eye problems currently affecting...
- What Is Bacterial Conjunctivitis?
What is bacterial conjunctivitis?Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the palpebral or bulbar part of the eye. There are many types and many causes of conjunctivitis. One common type is bacterial conjunctivitis, wherein bacteria that infect the eyes spread through direct contact with an infected...
- Is Shingles Contagious? How Do You Get Shingles?
Shingles is a contagious viral infection that is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. This virus affects a particular nerve section, causing painful rashes on the skin connected to that particular nerve. The rash normally appears in a form of a band on any...
- What Is Tay-Sachs Disease?
IntroductionTay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder that affects the brain's nerve cells. Individuals who have this disorder lacks a type of protein that is needed to break down fatty substances in the brain. Without this protein, fatty substances accumulate in the brain to toxic levels, which...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Robert E. Brass M.D.1783 US Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065 Clifton Park NY 12065
- Dr. Stephen S Khachikian M.D.1220 New Scotland Rd Slingerlands NY 12159
- Dr. Manijeh Contractor M.D10 Maxwell Dr Clifton Park NY 12065
- Dr. Peter J Breingan MD303 Second Ave New York NY 10003
- Dr. Natalie Wight Lopasic MD713 Troy Schenectady Rd Latham NY 12110
- Dr. Jeffrey L. Zonderman M.D.2222 6TH AVE TROY NY 12180