Summary

Dr. Gaurav Shah treats age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and posterior vitreous detachment, and performs retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography. He has practiced ophthalmology for 33 years and is affiliated with SSM Health Saint Mary's Hospital Saint Louis.

Dr. Shah earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. He sees patients in San Francisco, California. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Shah 4.28 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 33 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
  • 7 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 23 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

West Coast Retina

1445 Bush StSan Francisco, CA 94109
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

Compare with Similar Doctors

Dr. Gaurav Kirit Shah, MD
Dr. Keshav   Narain
Dr. Michael James Drinnan, MD
Dr Jason W. Much, MD
Dr. Gaurav Kirit Shah, MDDr. Keshav NarainDr. Michael James Drinnan, MDDr Jason W. Much, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
4 
2.5 
4 
33 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
San Francisco , CASan Jose , CASan Mateo , CASan Carlos , CA
Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Gaurav Kirit Shah

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Gaurav Kirit Shah has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Gaurav Kirit Shah has the following 23 areas of expertise

  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections
  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Eye Disease (Diabetic Retinopathy)
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Foreign Bodies
  • Eye Pain
  • Eye Surgery (Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures)
  • Fungal eye infections
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Retina Surgery
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Retinal Vein Occlusion
  • Vision Disorders
  • Vision Issues
  • Vitrectomy
  • Vitreous Hemorrhage
  • Yeast Infection (Candidiasis)

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Dr. Gaurav Kirit Shah holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine in 1993.

NPI Number

Dr. Shah's NPI number is 1972502383.

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gaurav Shah?
You can find contact information for Dr. Gaurav Shah here on Vitals.
What languages does Dr. Gaurav Shah speak?
Dr. Gaurav Shah speaks English.
Where is Dr. Gaurav Shah's office located?
Dr. Gaurav Shah's office is located at 1445 Bush St, San Francisco, CA, 94109.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gaurav Shah affiliated with?
Dr. Gaurav Shah is affiliated with Ssm Health Saint Marys Hospital Saint Louis.
Does Dr. Gaurav Shah accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Gaurav Shah accepts on their Vitals profile.

Data Sources

This provider profile is built using data from:

  • NPPES NPI Registry
  • State medical licensing boards
  • Healthcare system and provider network data

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.