Summary

Dr. Shahem Kawji is an ophthalmologist with dual expertise in internal medicine, bringing 26 years of comprehensive medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine and has developed specialized skills in treating complex eye conditions. Dr. Kawji serves patients in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Kawji maintains affiliations with several prominent medical centers including UCI Health, Hoag Hospital locations, Saint Joseph Hospital Orange, and Kaiser Permanente Orange County. His practice locations span Fountain Valley and Orange, California. He specializes in treating age-related macular degeneration and managing serious retinal conditions like detachment. Dr. Kawji performs advanced diagnostic procedures including retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to provide thorough eye examinations for his patients.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1
  • 26 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 29 areas of expertise
  • 7 hospital affiliations
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Shahem Kawji has 7 locations

Uci Health Fountain Valley

17100 Euclid StFountain Valley, CA 92708

Uci Medical Center

101 The City Dr SOrange, CA 92868

Saint Joseph Hospital Orange

1100 W Stewart DrOrange, CA 92868

Barranca Surgery Center

3500 Barranca PkwyIrvine, CA 92606
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

La Veta Surgery Center

681 S Parker St Ste 150Orange, CA 92868
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Barranca Surgery Center

3500 Barranca Pkwy Ste 130Irvine, CA 92606
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

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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3.7 
26 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Russian, Spanish
Fountain Valley , CATemecula , CANewport Beach , CAWest Hollywood , CA
Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI Med School: University Of Utah School Of Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shahem Kawji

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Shahem Kawji has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shahem Kawji has the following 29 areas of expertise

  • Acute Retinal Necrosis Syndrome
  • Bacterial Eye Infections
  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Color Vision Defects
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Epiretinal Membrane
  • Eye Abnormalities
  • Eye Cancer (Retinal Neoplasm)
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Eye Surgery (Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures)
  • Glaucoma
  • Inherited Retinal Degeneration
  • Internal Medicine
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Macular Edema
  • Ocular Hypertension
  • Ocular Hypotension
  • Ocular Toxoplasmosis
  • Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous
  • Retinal Artery Occlusion
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Vein Occlusion
  • Uveitis
  • Vision Issues
  • Vitreous Detachment (Retina Detachment)
  • Vitreous Hemorrhage

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Dr. Shahem Kawji 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

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine in 2001 and University Of Aleppo in 2000.

NPI Number

Dr. Kawji's NPI number is 1326059387.

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Is Dr. Shahem Kawji accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Shahem Kawji accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Shahem Kawji affiliated with?
Dr. Shahem Kawji is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Uci Health Fountain Valley, Uci Medical Center, Saint Joseph Hospital Orange, Hoag Hospital Irvine, Kaiser Permanente Orange County Irvine Medical Center, and Uci Health Irvine.
Where is Dr. Shahem Kawji's office located?
Dr. Shahem Kawji's office is located at 17100 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708.
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