Summary

Dr. Shah attended the University of Rochester where he graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He
graduated with Distinction in Research from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry where he
was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. While in medical school, he was one of 25
medical students in the country to receive the American Medical Association Leadership Award. Driven by an
interest in community health and research, Dr. Shah earned a Masters in Public Health from Harvard School of
Public Health. He completed his internship in internal medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard
Medical School. Dr. Shah did his residency in ophthalmology at the prestigious Wills Eye Institute in Philadelphia
where he served as a Chief Resident. He stayed at Wills Eye Institute to complete fellowship training in vitreoretinal
surgery. He was one of four fellows nationwide honored with a Ronald G. Michels Retina Fellowship Award. He
received the Secretariat Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology for his contribution to the field.

Dr. Shah has spoken nationally and published in multiple peer-reviewed journals. He was a Chief Editor of the Wills
Eye Manual, one of the best selling ophthalmology textbooks in the world. He also co-authored the Wills Eye I
nteractive Review of Ophthalmology, and serves as a Co-Editor of both the Clinical Trials section of Retina Times
and the Five Minute Consult in Ophthalmology. His past and current research interests cover a myriad of retinal
conditions, including macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusion, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment.

Dr. Shah is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist, and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, and the Retina
Society. He has vast experience in the medical and surgical treatment of all retinal diseases such as macular
degeneration, diabetic eye disease, and retinal vein occlusions. He performs advanced retinal surgery for all
vitreoretinal diseases, such as macular holes, epiretinal membranes, retinal detachments, proliferative
vitreoretinopathy, and dislocated intraocular lenses. He is involved in numerous clinical trials and is able to provide
the most sophisticated treatments available.

Dr. Shah, an avid marathoner, enjoys running and cycling with his wife and children.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 29 years of experience
  • 54 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Wills Eye Hospital
  • 31 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Chirag P Shah has 5 locations

Ophthalmic Consultants Of Boston

50 Staniford St Ste 600Boston, MA 02114
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ophthalmic Consultants Of Boston

61 Lincoln St Ste 212Framingham, MA 01702
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston – Waltham

52 Second Ave Ste 2500Waltham, MA 02451
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ophthalmic Consultants Of Boston

195 West StWaltham, MA 02451
Mon7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Surgisite Boston

1440 Main StWaltham, MA 02451
Mon6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu6:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri6:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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4.8 
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29 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Boston , MAWellesley , MABoston , MAPeabody , MA
Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Massachusetts Medical School Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Chirag P Shah

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • BMC HealthNet Plan
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CBA Blue
  • CDPHP
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • ConnectiCare
  • ConnectiCare - Medicare
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Senior Whole Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Trusted Health Plan
  • Trusted Health Plan - HMO
  • Trusted Health Plan - Medicare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Health Plan - HMO
  • UniCare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Chirag P Shah has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Chirag P Shah has the following area of expertise

  • Retinal Specialist

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Wills Eye Hospital

Residency

University Health Center Of Pittsburgh

Medical School

University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & DentistryGraduated in 2004
University Of Rochester School Of Medicine And DentistryGraduated in 1997

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Dr. Chirag Shah's office is located at 50 Staniford St Ste 600, Boston, MA, 02114.
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