Dr. Heeral Shah, MD
Retina Specialist (Medical)
846.3 mi · 13321 North 56th Street, Tampa, FL 33617
At a glance
Accepts 15 insurances
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 15+ years of experience
Graduated from University of Missouri
Works at Updegraff Vision
2 office locations
Affiliated with Edward White Hospital
Office locations
1
1.
Updegraff Vision
828.8 mi · 13321 North 56th Street, Tampa, FL, 33617
2
2.
Updegraff Vision
846.3 mi · 1601 38th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL, 33713
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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.
Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)
Glaucoma
Age-related macular degeneration
Destruction of retinal or choroid lesions by laser or other
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Blockage of vein or artery in the retina (eye)
Glaucoma
Age-related macular degeneration
Destruction of retinal or choroid lesions by laser or other
More about Dr. Heeral Shah, MD
Heeral Shah, M.D., is a third-generation ophthalmologist and retina specialist at Updegraff Vision. She is skilled in treating diseases of the retina, including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and retinopathy of prematurity. Dr. Shah also provides general ophthalmologic care, performing cataract surgery and providing treatments for glaucoma and other disorders.
After earning her B.S. and medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, Dr. Shah completed her ophthalmology residency at Baylor College of Medicine, and received fellowship training in medical retina at the New England Eye Center at Tufts University School of Medicine. She is a member of the American Medical Association and the Florida Medical Association.
Dr. Shah has received numerous awards during her career, including the American Women’s Medical Association Glasgow-Rubin Certification of Commendation, and her research has appeared in publications such as Ophthalmology, The European Journal of Ophthalmology, and the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - University of Missouri
MacNeal Hospital, Internship in Internal Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine, Residency in Ophthalmology
Tufts University, New England Eye Center, Fellowship in Medical Retina
Practice
Updegraff Vision
Affiliation
Edward White Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Professional memberships
Florida Medical Association
Awards and publications
American Women's Medical Association Glasgow-Rubin Certificate of Commendation
"Smoking, dietary betaine, methionine, and vitamine d in monozygotic twins with discordant macular degeneration: epigenetic implications", Ophthalmology (co-author)
"Analysis of peripapillary atrophy using spectral domain optical coherence tomography", Ophthalmology (co-author)
"A novel lidocaine hydrochloride ophthalmic gel for topical ocular anesthesia", Local and Regional Anesthesia (co-author)
"Beta-lapachone inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis in retinoblastoma cell lines", Eye (co-author)
"Role of central corneal thickness on baseline parameters and progression of visual fields in open angle glaucoma", European Journal of Ophthalmology (co-author)
"Effects of celecoxib in human retinoblastoma cell lines and in a transgenic murine mouse model of retinoblastoma", British Journal of Ophthalmology (co-author)
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Gujarati
Gender
Female
NPI number
#1801907779
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Which hospital is Dr. Heeral Shah affiliated with?
Dr. Heeral Shah is affiliated with Edward White Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Heeral Shah work with?
Dr. Heeral Shah works with Updegraff Vision.
Where is Dr. Heeral Shah's office located?
Dr. Heeral Shah has 2 office locations, including in St. Petersburg and Tampa, view full addresses on Dr. Shah's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Heeral Shah have?
Dr. Heeral Shah is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Heeral Shah?
Dr. Heeral Shah frequently sees patients for Cataract, General Eye Consultation, Glaucoma Consultation, Glaucoma Follow Up, and Retina Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Heeral Shah on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Heeral Shah speak?
Dr. Heeral Shah speaks English, Spanish, and Gujarati.