Dr. Deepika N. Shah, MD

Dr. Deepika N. Shah, MD

Ophthalmologist
410.4 mi · 8230 Boone Blvd, Suite 125, Vienna, VA 22182

At a glance

4.83 stars (100 reviews)
97% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 36 insurances
American Republic Insurance Company, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 15+ years of experience
Graduated from University of Pennsylvania, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Eye Doctors of Washington
3 office locations
4.83
100 reviews
Bedside manner
4.9
Wait time
4.4

Recent reviews

Dr Shah was phenomenal! She fit me in on a busy day, was very courteous and diagnosed and treated me appropriately. She explained everything in terms I could understanding even taking the time pull out an eye model to show me in great detail. I really appreciated her thoroughness and patience. Her bedside manner is excellent! I feel so much better knowing my precious eyes are in such good hands.
I had seen multiple eye doctors, and no one could figure out what was going on. Dr. Shah diagnosed it almost immediately! Great experience!
Verified patient

Office locations

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Eye Doctors of Washington
397.1 mi · 8230 Boone Blvd, Suite 125, Vienna, VA, 22182
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Eye Doctors of Washington
406.3 mi · 2 Wisconsin Cir, Suite 230, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815
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Eye Doctors of Washington
410.4 mi · 1016 16th Street NW, Lower Level 100, Washington, DC, 20036

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In-network insurances

BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
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.
Cataract
Hypertensive retinopathy
Shingles
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Glaucoma
Cataract
Hypertensive retinopathy
Shingles
Cataract surgery with lens implant

More about Dr. Deepika N. Shah, MD

NOTE: DR. SHAH DOES NOT FIT CONTACT LENSES,If you need contacts, please schedule your appointment with Dr. Jennifer Luckie or Dr. Barbor. Dr. Shah is a board-certified ophthalmologist with subspecialty training in corneal diseases and surgery. Her expertise includes the latest corneal procedures including full and partial thickness corneal transplantation, intrastromal corneal ring segments, pterygium excision, amniotic membrane grafting and collagen cross-linking. She specializes in the management of corneal diseases with an emphasis on dry eye management. Dr. Shah also performs laser-assisted cataract surgery as well as refractive surgery (PRK and LASIK). Dr. Shah is a native of Northern Virginia and graduated with honors from the University of Virginia as an Echols Scholar. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where she was awarded a Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship as well as numerous honors including the Oliver Holmes Prize for Excellence in Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Foundation Excellence Award. Dr. Shah concurrently attended Johns Hopkins University on a Reed-Frost Scholarship and obtained a Master of Public Health. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the Scheie Eye Institute of the University of Pennsylvania, where she initiated an international elective in small incision cataract surgery. Dr. Shah subsequently completed a prestigious cornea fellowship at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary / Harvard Medical School where she was selected as a Heed Fellow, given nationally to recognize outstanding fellows in the country. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Shah has a passion for innovation and research. She has published numerous first-author peer-reviewed publications and been selected to present her work at national and international meetings. She is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Cornea Society, and Washington D.C. Metropolitan Ophthalmological Society.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - University of Pennsylvania, Doctor of Medicine
University of Virginia (Bachelor’s)
Johns Hopkins University, Master’s in Public Health
University of Pennsylvania (Fellowship)
University of Pennsylvania, Scheie Eye Institute, Residency in Ophthalmology
Harvard University, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Fellowship in Cornea

Practice

Eye Doctors of Washington

Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1316172489

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.83
Wait time
4.43
Bedside manner
4.86
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Dr Shah explained everything carefully and answered all my questions. Yani was excellent in doing many tests. Thank you!
Great! And the staff in the office was great too. I'll know even more soon as I have a follow-up appointment.
Verified patient
Dr Shah was great! her bedside manner and communication is great, not to mention her knowledge and skills!
Verified patient
Dr. Shah answered our questions patiently and was very thorough in her examination. Highly recommend her.
Verified patient
Courteous, experienced staff throughout the entire visit. Modern technology. Process moved fairly quickly.
Verified patient
I think it's a great practice -- well run, everyone was very nice. The doctor explained everything.
Verified patient
Doctor Seemed cold. Rushed through appointment. With an assistant for majority of visit.
She was very thorough and explained what was going on with my vision. I like her a lot!
Verified patient
She seemed very nice and professional. I really only spent a very short time with her.
Verified patient
Excellent experince. Highly reccomend her to anyone seeking first hand eye care help.
Verified patient
Deepika N. Shah was great! Very easy to talk to and very knowledgeable in her field.
Verified patient
Thorough examination with follow up information and good explanation of issue.
Verified patient
Very professional, was able to diagnose the issue quickly
Dr Shah was phenomenal! She fit me in on a busy day, was very courteous and diagnosed and treated me appropriately. She explained everything in terms I could understanding even taking the time pull out an eye model to show me in great detail. I really appreciated her thoroughness and patience. Her bedside manner is excellent! I feel so much better knowing my precious eyes are in such good hands.
I had seen multiple eye doctors, and no one could figure out what was going on. Dr. Shah diagnosed it almost immediately! Great experience!
Verified patient
Dr was very nice and helpful as always but her assistant (who did majority of tests) was rather awful. I hope she just had a bad day and she’s not always like that. She behaved basically like she really, really hated her job and didn’t want to be there. She was like an automaton, a little impatient, annoyed, and wanted to be done with me as soon as possible.
Verified patient
Very Good!
Verified patient
Great staff, straight forward and communicative. I came for an annual check up and some concerns over dryness. Everything was looked at with attention and they gave me great recommendations to help solve any issues that I had.
Verified patient
I was referred over for an urgent problem. Dr Shah squeezed me into her very busy day and was able to diagnose the problem quickly after some testing and examining me. She explained everything very clearly, listened attentively, sent over the prescription electronically (it was ready for pick up at the pharmacy before I left the office) and gave me a handout that explained my problem and the treatment regimen in great detail. Great physician and practice with superb technology!
Thorough, professional and succint.
Verified patient
Dr Shah was very professional and thorough. I have seen a lot of doctors recently for my eye issues and none were able to tell me exactly what was wrong. She examined me, ordered some tests and then explained everything in terms I could understand and prescribed the necessary meds. Highly recommend her and her practice.
Dr. Shah and her team at Eye Doctors of Washington are nothing short of amazing. The practice employs the best of the best, as is evidenced by the highly trained staff. Dr. Shah her team are extremely patient, attentive and genuinely caring. The appointment itself was great; never did I feel rushed and Dr. Shah concluded the session only when all my questions were answered. If you're in search for an ophthalmologist, look no further! Highly recommended.
Verified patient
It was my third visit with Dr. Shah today. She is the best eye surgeon I have ever known based on her knowledge and experience and more importantly how she had answers for every question I asked. She is a very compassionate and kind hearted person. Great service, friendly staff. Would definitely recommend Dr. Shah and her practice :-)
Absolutely Outstanding!!! She’s like the Tom Brady of ophthalmologists. Her team is very professional and caring. She called me before and after my surgery to make sure my questions were answered. She was very reassuring and calm and I was very much at ease. Awesome surgeon, great person. I unequivocally recommend her to anyone, including my family and friends. This was by far the best experience I’ve had with a physician.
Dr. Shah was wonderful. She listened attentively to my concerns, gave me a thorough examination, and explained her conclusions clearly and succinctly.
Verified patient
Very thorough eye exam. Friendly doctor.
Verified patient
Dr. Shah is awesome!! I went to see her for semi-urgent minor surgery in the office and everything was well explained and went smoothly. She has a very calm and comforting bedside manner. The nurses and staff are very professional. Highly recommend!
Being a clinician myself, I know how to recognize a superb physician. Dr. Shah is simply amazing. She has all of the attributes anyone could ever ask for in their doctor. Super personable with GREAT bedside manner! The time spent with her was so great and thorough that it was well worth the wait! She is extremely knowledgeable and experienced and knows how to connect with patients to make a positive impact on their lives. I was impressed by the service provided by her and her staff, and I am looking forward to my next annual appointment. Explained everything very clearly and she answered all my questions. Would definitely recommend her to my friends and family.
Verified patient
I had read about Dr. Shah and Eye Doctors of Washington in the Washingtonian Top Doctors issue. From the moment I walked in to when I left, everything was seamless and quick! From their kiosk check in which is very high tech, professional staff and Dr Shah who expertly diagnosed and treated my keratitis, I could not have been more impressed by the care I received.
Dr. Shah is a thorough professional!!! Dr Shah listened to my questions and was extremely patient and extremely knowledgeable and I will certainly recommend her to everyone I know!
Verified patient
Dr. Shah is a true professional with incredible credentials. She met with me within minutes of my appointment time and was quickly able to diagnose my issue. Dr. Shah took the time to explain my diagnosis thoroughly and gave me all the pros and cons of various treatment options. She went a step further and performed additional tests to ensure that I did not have any other issues. I will definitely return to her for appointments in the future.
Verified patient
I have been seeing Dr. Shah for three years for a chronic eye condition, first at her New York City practice where she performed my surgery and now I've followed her to Eye Doctors of Washington for regular follow up visits. She was very accommodating to see me just before the Thanksgiving holiday. She has a very beautiful office and her staff are all excellent. I have great respect for her abilities and her very caring personality. Since my surgery, she has answered all of my questions and I am doing very well now. She has always given me her undivided attention. She is a wonderful person, outstanding and professional surgeon, and has become my go-to ophthalmologist Thanks very much - RP.
Verified patient
Very professional and painless!
Verified patient
Dr Shah is highly intelligent, amicable, and humble (she has impressive credentials!). She was focused on me during my entire visit (never had her back turned away or towards the computer). She was engaged the whole time and was genuinely concerned and offered her expertise to diagnose and recommend a course of action. I was very pleased with her and her professionalism.
Very professional, and courteous! Dr Shah took the time to diagnose and patiently explain everything to me in terms I could understand and wrote down my treatment regimen. I will be going back soon for follow-up!
I really wanted to like this place - the staff are fantastic and kind, but it just seems like there are too many patients here and a doctor with too little time to see them all. Long wait times though doctor was brisk and professional. But this is the weirdest thing - this is the first time I have ever had a doc walk out of the appointment without indicating that she was not coming back. So I came in very happy, but left feeling very odd.
I found Dr Shah to be very competent, professional and caring. She explained my condition in clear terms that I could understand and spent a lot of time answering my questions. For once I did not feel rushed in a doctor's office. She was very caring and followed up regarding obtaining my outside records. Excellent service by a very courteous doctor!
I was referred over by my optometrist for an urgent visit and Dr Shah graciously fit me into her schedule even at the end of the day. I was very impressed with the top-notch modern faciltiy, seamless workflow and technology that was used to diagnose my condition. Dr Shah clearly spent time listening to my concerns, examined me thoroughly, explained all the test results and discussed with me the diagnosis and management. She answered all our questions and gave us reassurance. I was very impressed by her attention to detail and very kind and compassionate nature. I will be returning soon and have the utmost confidence in Dr Shah and her office.
The PA who saw me for the majority of the appointment was excellent - I wish I could rate her. The Dr was brusque and did not spend much time with me.
I thought everyone on staff - with the exception of the nurse/ophthalmologist assistant was very friendly. For some reason my interactions with the person who actually did my initial testing were not good. I didn't catch her name but she was just not very friendly and made me carry my bags (because I was going out of town after the appointment) throughout the office because she said that the office was not responsible for any lost or stolen items, which I'm sure is true but that made it seem like that had a problem with that in the past. It just didn't seem logical and was a bit off putting. But everyone else was great!
Verified patient
Dr Shah is amazing! She was patient, compassionate and correctly diagnosed my condition after carefully listening and examining me. I have been to many doctors previously who had failed to identify my problem. She was very efficient and caring and got me on the correct course of treatment. She also ordered some blood work and imaging and then called me to update me on the results outside of office hours as soon as they were available. She truly cares and made sure she personally explained the test results to me and arranged for the appropriate follow up! Her office and staff are also excellent, clean and very professional.
Wow Dr. Deepika Shah is the consummate professional. I went to see her for dry eyes and she listened very carefully to my medical concerns, examined my eyes, and then spent a half hour reviewing all of the clinical data to recommend treatment for me. She is very kind and her credentials are impressive. I'll be going back to see her. Her McLean office is beautiful and the staff are extremely professional and organized. They called and emailed me before my appointment to answer any logistical questions I had. Fabulous physician! A++++
I previously had cataract surgery out of state and was having some symptoms. After moving to Northern Virginia this summer, I read about Dr. Shah in Washingtonian magazine Top Doctors and went to see her for my eye. She is simply outstanding. Listened attentively, compassionate, and answered all the questions that my husband and I had. It's the first time I didn't feel rushed in a doctor's office. She explained the different types of cataract surgeries to me and recommended a few different treatment options. She wanted me to go home, think about it, and come back with any other questions. I'll be going back in about a month to see her. Her office is beautiful and the entire team is SO friendly. Truly a Top Doctor. She's amazing!!!
She was very nice and made me feel comfortable.
Verified patient
Very pleasant experience overall. Appointment was on time without any wait time. Kerisha, the technician was very efficient. It was a pleasure to meet Dr. Shah who is very competent, courteous, and personable. Dr. Shah very patiently and clearly explained everything to me in language that I could understand. I am very pleased with my visit.
Verified patient
Verified patient
Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Deepika N. Shah work with?

Dr. Deepika N. Shah works with Eye Doctors of Washington.

Where is Dr. Deepika N. Shah's office located?

Dr. Deepika N. Shah has 3 office locations, including in Washington, Chevy Chase, and Vienna, view full addresses on Dr. Shah's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Deepika N. Shah have?

Dr. Deepika N. Shah is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What languages does Dr. Deepika N. Shah speak?

Dr. Deepika N. Shah speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Deepika N. Shah in reviews?

100 patients have reviewed Dr. Deepika N. Shah. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.83/5. They have a 4.86/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.43/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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