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Raza M. Shah MD
Vitreo-Retinal Specialist, Maryland Retina Institute, Olney, MarylandRaza M. Shah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) as well as subspecialty trained by an Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO) accredited fellowship. He specializes in diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous. A Pennsylvania native, Dr. Shah attended college at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. He later earned his medical degree at Drexel University College of Medicine and remained there to pursue his residency in Ophthalmology where he was also honored to serve as Chief Resident. Dr. Shah then pursued his fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery at the Associated Retina Consultants in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. Shah has been privileged to author or co-author over 40 book chapters and topics as well as publish scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals. He has been invited to lecture both physicians and students on current clinical issues. As a resident, he received multiple honors including Intern of the Year, Resident of the Year, and the Golden Apple for Teaching by the College of Medicine. He was even bestowed with Hahnemann University Hospital’s highest award for training physicians – “Excellence in Clinical Practice for a Fellow, Resident, or Intern.” Dr. Shah enjoys all aspects of retinal disease, but has particular interests in the management of acute, subacute, and chronic retinal disorders including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and complex retinal detachments. Dr. Shah is a member of the American Society of Retinal Specialists and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Recent Contributions to PracticeUpdate:
- Impact of Duration of Macula-Off Retinal Detachment on Visual Outcome
- Specialists Recommend Different AMD Treatment for Patients Than They Would Choose for Themselves
- Intravitreal Aflibercept Superior to Laser Photocoagulation in DME
- Vitreomacular Adhesion Affects Anti-VEGF Therapy in AMD
- Bariatric Surgery vs Intensive Medical Therapy for Diabetes
- Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Diabetic Retinopathy in Morbid Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
- Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant and Macular Grid Laser in Patients With BRVO
- Natural History of Visual Outcome in BRVO
- Anti-VEGF Therapy Easing Out Laser for DME
- Different Antivascular Endothelial Growth Factor Treatments and Regimens and Their Outcomes in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Literature Review