Dr. Avani Patel Shah, MD

Dr. Avani Shah is a board-certified ophthalmologist who has been caring for patients' vision needs for 25 years. She earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College and specializes in comprehensive eye care with particular expertise in treating complex eye conditions. Her extensive experience allows her to provide both medical and surgical treatments for a wide range of vision problems. Dr. Shah is fluent in Spanish, Arabic, and English, enabling her to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Shah practices at multiple locations throughout the Lehigh Valley area, including Palmer Township, Fogelsville, and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She maintains hospital privileges at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital 17th Street, and the Surgical Specialty Center at Coordinated Health. Her clinical focus includes treating cataracts and glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. She performs cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants to restore clear vision …for her patients. Dr. Shah also uses tonometry to measure eye pressure and monitor glaucoma progression. Patients have given her an average rating of 2.8 on Vitals.