Dr. Sabah A. Shah M.D., M.B.A., Ophthalmologist
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

Dr. Sabah A. Shah M.D., M.B.A.

Ophthalmologist

1220 New Scotland Rd Suite # 201 Slingerlands NY, 12159

About

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.

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

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

Retina Consultants

1220 New Scotland Rd Suite # 201 -
Slingerlands, NY 12159
Get Direction
New patients: 518-432-9742

400 S. Oyster Bay Rd. Ste 305 -
Hicksville, NY 11801
Get Direction
New patients: 516-939-6100

1220 NEW SCOTLAND RD STE 201 -
SLINGERLANDS, NY 12159
Get Direction
New patients: 518-533-6550

Retina Group of New York

1455 Veterans Memorial Hwy -
Islandia, NY 11749
Get Direction
New patients: 516-591-3221
http://rgony.com/

Dr. Sabah A. Shah M.D., M.B.A.'s reviews

(0)
Write Review

Media 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

  • What Causes Iritis?

    What is iritis?The colored part of the eye is called the iris. When the iris gets inflamed, the condition is called iritis, which is also called anterior uveitis. The muscles present in the iris help in pupil contraction and relaxation. The anterior and posterior chambers of the eye are also...

  • 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...

  • What is Conjunctivitis: The Facts

    Conjunctivitis is a condition that most commonly appears in the human eyeball, specifically in the front of the eye. Conjunctivitis can be seen when the white part of the eye turns red or pink.  Most people think that red eye can appear if they don’t sleep enough, but they might not actually be...

  • Signs and Symptoms of Conjunctivitis

    There are many causes of conjunctivitis such as:...

  • What are the Signs and Symptoms of Rosacea?

    Rosacea is a very common skin condition that frequently affects people aged above 30 years. It produces redness on your cheeks, nose, and forehead. Although it commonly affects women, more severe symptoms occur in males. Approximately 16 million people are affected in the United States alone, and it...

  • What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of LASIK Eye Surgery?

    LASIK, or laser in situ keratomileusis, is a very popular surgical procedure to correct and improve vision, and reduces an individual's dependence on contact lenses and glasses. It is a very common refractive surgical procedure to correct different types of vision issues, including nearsightedness,...

Nearby Providers

Nearest Hospitals

ALBANY MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

600 NORTHERN BOULEVARD ALBANY NY 12204

Head southwest on New Scotland Road (NY 85) 272 ft
Make a sharp left onto Kenwood Avenue 3210 ft
Turn left onto Cherry Avenue 4694 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto NY 85 1633 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Slingerlands Bypass (NY 85) 2554 ft
Enter the rotary and take the 2nd exit onto Slingerlands Bypass (NY 85) 2039 ft
Enter the rotary and take the 1st exit onto Slingerlands Bypass (NY 85) 3.6 mi
Keep right at the fork 2097 ft
Merge left onto I 90 2.5 mi
Take the ramp on the right 835 ft
Make a slight left 2826 ft
Keep right at the fork 901 ft
Keep left at the fork 213 ft
Turn left onto Northern Boulevard (NY 377) 1245 ft
Turn left onto Albany Shaker Road 297 ft
Turn left 353 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITALl

43 NEW SCOTLAND AVENUE ALBANY NY 12208

Head southwest on New Scotland Road (NY 85) 272 ft
Make a sharp left onto Kenwood Avenue 3210 ft
Turn left onto Cherry Avenue 4694 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto NY 85 1633 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Slingerlands Bypass (NY 85) 2554 ft
Enter the rotary and take the 2nd exit onto Slingerlands Bypass (NY 85) 2039 ft
Enter the rotary and take the 1st exit onto Slingerlands Bypass (NY 85) 1.6 mi
Take the ramp on the right 414 ft
Turn right onto Krumkill Road 1890 ft
Turn left onto New Scotland Avenue 2.1 mi
Turn left 133 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

ST PETER'S HOSPITALl

315 SOUTH MANNING BOULEVARD ALBANY NY 12208

Head southwest on New Scotland Road (NY 85) 272 ft
Make a sharp left onto Kenwood Avenue 3210 ft
Turn left onto Cherry Avenue 4694 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto NY 85 1633 ft
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Slingerlands Bypass (NY 85) 2554 ft
Enter the rotary and take the 2nd exit onto Slingerlands Bypass (NY 85) 2039 ft
Enter the rotary and take the 1st exit onto Slingerlands Bypass (NY 85) 1.6 mi
Take the ramp on the right 414 ft
Turn right onto Krumkill Road 1890 ft
Turn left onto New Scotland Avenue 3809 ft
Turn right 460 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

NASSAU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERl

2201 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE EAST MEADOW NY 11554

400 S Oyster Bay Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801, USA
Head west toward S Oyster Bay Rd
0.2 mi
Turn left onto S Oyster Bay Rd
0.7 mi
Turn right to merge onto Northern State Pkwy
4.0 mi
Take exit 33 for Wantagh Pkwy S toward Jones Beach
0.3 mi
Continue onto Wantagh State Pkwy
3.4 mi
Take exit W3 W for NY-24 W toward Hempstead
0.1 mi
Turn right onto NY-24 W/Hempstead Bethpage Turnpike/Hempstead TurnpikePass by Pearle Vision (on the right in 0.5 mi)
0.7 mi
Turn right at Franklin Ave
49 ft
Turn left
72 ft
Turn rightDestination will be on the right
315 ft
2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554, USA

PLAINVIEW HOSPITALl

888 OLD COUNTRY ROAD PLAINVIEW NY 11803

400 S Oyster Bay Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801, USA
Head east toward S Oyster Bay Rd
128 ft
Turn right onto S Oyster Bay Rd
0.3 mi
Turn left onto Jamaica Ave
0.6 mi
Continue onto Southern Pkwy
0.7 mi
Turn right onto Central Park Rd
0.6 mi
Turn right
59 ft
Turn left
167 ft
Turn left
135 ft
Turn rightDestination will be on the right
154 ft
888 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803, USA

ST JOSEPH HOSPITALl

4295 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE BETHPAGE NY 11714

400 S Oyster Bay Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801, USA
Head west toward S Oyster Bay Rd
0.2 mi
Turn left onto S Oyster Bay Rd
0.6 mi
Turn right onto the ramp to Hauppauge
0.2 mi
Merge onto Northern State Pkwy
0.6 mi
Take exit 36A to merge onto NY-135 S toward Seaford
4.8 mi
Take exit 7W to merge onto NY-24 W/Hempstead Turnpike toward Hempstead
0.3 mi
Turn right at Randal Dr
33 ft
Slight leftDestination will be on the right
440 ft
4295 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage, NY 11714, USA

ST PETER'S HOSPITALl

315 SOUTH MANNING BOULEVARD ALBANY NY 12208

Head northwest 297 ft
Turn left onto New Scotland Road 1153 ft
Turn right onto Maher Road 536 ft
Enter the rotary and take the 1st exit onto Slingerlands Bypass (NY 85) 1899 ft
Enter the rotary and take the 1st exit onto Slingerlands Bypass (NY 85) 1.6 mi
Take the ramp on the right 414 ft
Turn right onto Krumkill Road 1890 ft
Turn left onto New Scotland Avenue 3809 ft
Turn right 460 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITALl

43 NEW SCOTLAND AVENUE ALBANY NY 12208

Head northwest 297 ft
Turn left onto New Scotland Road 1153 ft
Turn right onto Maher Road 536 ft
Enter the rotary and take the 1st exit onto Slingerlands Bypass (NY 85) 1899 ft
Enter the rotary and take the 1st exit onto Slingerlands Bypass (NY 85) 1.6 mi
Take the ramp on the right 414 ft
Turn right onto Krumkill Road 1890 ft
Turn left onto New Scotland Avenue 2.1 mi
Turn left 133 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

ALBANY MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

600 NORTHERN BOULEVARD ALBANY NY 12204

Head northwest 297 ft
Turn left onto New Scotland Road 1153 ft
Turn right onto Maher Road 536 ft
Enter the rotary and take the 1st exit onto Slingerlands Bypass (NY 85) 1899 ft
Enter the rotary and take the 1st exit onto Slingerlands Bypass (NY 85) 3.6 mi
Keep right at the fork 2097 ft
Merge left onto I 90 2.5 mi
Take the ramp on the right 835 ft
Make a slight left 2826 ft
Keep right at the fork 901 ft
Keep left at the fork 213 ft
Turn left onto Northern Boulevard (NY 377) 1245 ft
Turn left onto Albany Shaker Road 297 ft
Turn left 353 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

SOUTHSIDE HOSPITALl

301 EAST MAIN STREET BAY SHORE NY 11706

1455 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Islandia, NY 11749, USA
Head east toward Long Island Motor Parkway/Motor Pkwy
194 ft
Turn left toward Long Island Motor Parkway/Motor Pkwy
164 ft
Turn left onto Long Island Motor Parkway/Motor Pkwy
0.5 mi
Turn right onto Expy Dr N/Long Island Expressway North Service Rd
0.1 mi
Keep right to stay on Expy Dr N/Long Island Expressway North Service Rd
1.1 mi
Turn left onto Wheeler Rd
0.1 mi
Continue onto NY-111 S/Joshuas Path
5.2 mi
Turn right onto Union Blvd
1.6 mi
Turn left onto Oakland Ave
0.2 mi
Turn right onto E Main St
0.3 mi
Turn right at Mowbray PlDestination will be on the right
351 ft
301 E Main St, Bay Shore, NY 11706, USA

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL ( STONY BROOK )l

HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER SUNY STONY BROOK NY 11794

1455 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Islandia, NY 11749, USA
Head east toward Long Island Motor Parkway/Motor Pkwy
194 ft
Turn left toward Long Island Motor Parkway/Motor Pkwy
164 ft
Turn right onto Long Island Motor Parkway/Motor Pkwy
0.3 mi
Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto Blydenburgh Rd
1.0 mi
Continue onto Mt Pleasant Rd
0.7 mi
Turn right onto Smithtown Bypass
4.8 mi
Continue onto NY-347 E
0.6 mi
Turn left onto Nicolls Rd
1.5 mi
Turn right onto Health Sciences Drive
0.4 mi
Turn left onto Edmund D. Pellegrino Rd
0.2 mi
At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit
351 ft
Slight right
0.1 mi
Turn left
0.2 mi
Turn right
223 ft
101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA

ST CATHERINE OF SIENA HOSPITALl

50 ROUTE 25A SMITHTOWN NY 11787

1455 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Islandia, NY 11749, USA
Head east toward NY-454 W
194 ft
Turn right toward NY-454 W
456 ft
Turn right onto NY-454 W
1.5 mi
Turn right onto NY-347 EPass by Carvel (on the right)
0.3 mi
Turn left onto Brooksite Dr
2.5 mi
Turn left onto W Main St
0.4 mi
Slight right onto St Johnland Rd
0.9 mi
Turn left
0.3 mi
Slight right
285 ft
Turn leftDestination will be on the right
118 ft
50 NY-25A, Smithtown, NY 11787, USA