Dr. Chirag Shah, MD
Ophthalmologist
563.5 mi · 2999 Princeton Pike, Ste 5, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
At a glance
4.73 stars (11 reviews)
95% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 45 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Works at Chirag Shah
4.73
11 reviews
Bedside manner
4.7
Wait time
3.9
Recent reviews
I felt he was very knowledgeable and explained things very clearly to me. The office was swamped and we where there for 2 hours which I felt was way to long waited to get tests done.
October 28, 2014Initials hidden
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Glaucoma
Cataract
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Glaucoma
Cataract
More about Dr. Chirag Shah, MD
Dr. Chirag Shah is a board certified, fellowship-trained cornea and refractive surgeon. He has specialty training in laser refractive surgery (LASIK and PRK), cataract and corneal transplantation. As a Medical and Surgical Director of LasikPlus Vision Centers in the Philadelphia area, he has performed over 30,000 laser refractive surgeries to reduce his patients’ dependence on glasses and contacts. Dr. Shah uses the latest in laser treatments and pupil tracking. He uses three different laser platforms (Wavelight/Allegretto and Visx Customvue lasers) which can offer each patient a customized treatment based on their individual prescription and unique visual demands. Dr Shah strongly believes that one laser platform is not appropriate for everyone, and offers different platforms to maximize his patients’ outcomes and ability to achieve 20/20 (or better) vision.
Dr. Shah received his medical degree from Rutgers Medical School. He completed his residency training at NYU Medical Center, specializing in ophthalmology. He then furthered his training by attaining a sub-specialization in laser refractive surgery, corneal and cataract surgery at the prestigious Pittsburgh Eye & Ear Institute at the University of Pittsburg Medical Center. Dr. Shah has authored numerous articles and routinely lectures about new techniques in laser surgery.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New York University Langone Medical Center, Residency in Ophthalmology
Practice
Chirag Shah
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1174550818
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.73
Wait time
3.90
Bedside manner
4.70
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11 reviews
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I like Dr.Shah he is very professional, explains procedures in details and very easy to talk to.
June 3, 2015Myra K.Verified patient
The Dr. was pleasant but when it came time to follow through he did not do as such.
May 13, 2015Valerie S.Verified patient
Professional operation. Modern office and equipment. Very knowledgeable.
January 30, 2015Thomas G.Verified patient
i really liked the dr. and his staff, good job
September 29, 2014Initials hidden
I felt he was very knowledgeable and explained things very clearly to me. The office was swamped and we where there for 2 hours which I felt was way to long waited to get tests done.
October 28, 2014Initials hidden
Excellent!
More than 1 year agoAG
Great service as usual.
More than 1 year agoLG
Excellent
More than 1 year agoLF
August 25, 2015Dalal A.Verified patient
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What practice does Dr. Chirag Shah work with?
Dr. Chirag Shah works with Chirag Shah.
Where is Dr. Chirag Shah's office located?
Dr. Chirag Shah's office is located at 2999 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.
Which board certifications does Dr. Chirag Shah have?
Dr. Chirag Shah is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Chirag Shah?
Dr. Chirag Shah frequently sees patients for Eye Infection, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Retina Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Chirag Shah on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Chirag Shah speak?
Dr. Chirag Shah speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Chirag Shah in reviews?
11 patients have reviewed Dr. Chirag Shah. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.73/5. They have a 4.7/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.9/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.