Dr. Olga Shif, MD
Ophthalmologist
424.8 mi · 5420 Olney Laytonsville Road, Olney, MD 20832
At a glance
4.33 stars (6 reviews)
87% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 23 insurances
AdvantageMD, Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at The National Retina Institute
3 office locations
Affiliated with Greater Baltimore Medical Center
and Suburban Hospital
4.33
6 reviews
Bedside manner
4.0
Wait time
3.5
Recent reviews
We were grateful that they saw us at the apt. time, given that they were completely unaware of our apt, scheduled using Zocdoc. thankfully, because this has happened before, I took a picture of the zocdoc confirmation, which is why they honored the apt. there is clearly some communication breakdown between zocdoc apt and the doctor's offices, since this happens every time we make an appointment using zocdoc.
October 19, 2023Beth C.Verified patient
Office locations
1
1.
The National Retina Institute
402.1 mi · 5420 Olney Laytonsville Road, Olney, MD, 20832
2
2.
The National Retina Institute
419.6 mi · 6325 Woodside Ct, Ste 125, Columbia, MD, 21046
3
3.
The National Retina Institute
424.8 mi · 21 Crossroads Dr, Ste 425, Owings Mills, MD, 21117
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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.
Visual impairment and blindness
Retinal detachment
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Age-related macular degeneration
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Destruction of retinal or choroid lesions by laser or other
Visual impairment and blindness
Retinal detachment
Surgical retina and vitreous procedures
Age-related macular degeneration
More about Dr. Olga Shif, MD
Dr. Olga Shif graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arcadia University’s Honors Program with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and chemistry. She earned her medical degree from the Jefferson Medical College (now Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After completing medical school, she spent a year at the well-known and respected Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami performing glaucoma and pattern ERG research. Dr. Shif went on to complete her internship at Pennsylvania Hospital, also in Philadelphia. She relocated to the state of Texas, where she was accepted into the residency program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Subsequently, she was accepted for a vitreoretinal surgical fellowship at Sinai Hospital’s Krieger Eye Institute, returning her to the east coast. At the end of her first year of fellowship, the program was discontinued, and she then joined The National Retina Institute’s fellowship program to continue her training. After completion of her fellowship, Dr. Shif joined the attending staff.
Dr. Shif is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and has received many honors and awards over the course of her education and training. She has presented at numerous ophthalmology conferences, has had articles published in peer-review journals, and has contributed to book chapters.
Dr. Shif is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University, Doctor of Medicine
National Retina Institute, Towson, MD, Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery
Krieger Eye Institute, Sinai Hospital, Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery
University of Texas, San Antonio, Residency in Ophthalmology
Pennsylvania Hospital, Internship in Internal Medicine
Practice
The National Retina Institute
Affiliation
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Suburban Hospital
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Professional memberships
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Awards and publications
American Institute of Chemists Gold Medal Award - Arcadia University
Copeland Academic Scholarship - Jefferson Medical College
Lavine Research Scholarship - Jefferson Medical College
Hobart Armory Hare Medical Honor Society - Jefferson Medical College
Best Resident Presentation Award - Third Coast Retina Club Conference
Shif 0, Gillette K, Damkaoutis CM, Carrano C, Robbins SJ, Hoffman JR. Effects of Ginkgo biloba administered after spatial learning on water maze and radial arm maze performance in young adult rats. Pharmacol Biochem Behav 2006 May;84(1):17-25.
Porciatti V, Bosse B, Parekh PK, Shif 0A, Feuer WJ, Ventura LM. Adaptation of the steady-state PERG in early glaucoma. J Glaucoma 2013 Feb 19.
Barritt MR, Ventura LM, Feuer WJ, Savatovsky E, Luna G, Shif 0, Bosse B, Porciatti V. Progressive loss of retinal ganglion cell function precedes structural loss by several years in glaucoma suspects. Invest Ophthalmology Vis Sci 2013 March 28;54(3):2346-52.
Shif, 0A. MD; Katz, MSJ. MD. Surgical management of Full-Thickness Macular Hole superimposed on Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Retinal Cases & Brief Reports: August 07, 2018 - Volume Publish Ahead of Print - Issue - doi: 10.1097/ICB.0000000000000786
Shif 0A, Rosenthal J. "Pediculosis". Maguire J, Murchison AP, Jaeger E, eds. Wills Eye Institute 5-Minute Ophthalmology Consult. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2011. 518-19.
Shif 0, Johnson DA. External Ocular Inflammation In: Editor: J Zwaan. Decision Making in Ophthalmology. Jaypee Medical Publishers; 2013.
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Russian
Gender
Female
NPI number
#1093009839
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.33
Wait time
3.50
Bedside manner
4.00
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this highly disappointed me. I trusted this app and when I got there, I was not in the appointment and was told that they do not have anything to do with zocdoc. on top of that, she doesn't work with patients with glaucoma. I took a day off work which is short staffed. my mind is still trying to understand what happened and breaks my heart because I really needed to be seen for my glaucoma and need medication. I didn't get paid at work for my day off. this has caused me troublesome sleep because I really needed to be seen. this app is messing with people's health problems because people's minds want to be seen by a dr that can help with health problems. in red I see your warning about treatment details. this I am not mentioning but rating this app and why
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We were grateful that they saw us at the apt. time, given that they were completely unaware of our apt, scheduled using Zocdoc. thankfully, because this has happened before, I took a picture of the zocdoc confirmation, which is why they honored the apt. there is clearly some communication breakdown between zocdoc apt and the doctor's offices, since this happens every time we make an appointment using zocdoc.
October 19, 2023Beth C.Verified patient
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
July 13, 2023Mi L.Verified patient
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April 3, 2023Lynn P.Verified patient
Which hospital is Dr. Olga Shif affiliated with?
Dr. Olga Shif is affiliated with Greater Baltimore Medical Center and Suburban Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Olga Shif work with?
Dr. Olga Shif works with The National Retina Institute.
Where is Dr. Olga Shif's office located?
Dr. Olga Shif has 3 office locations, including in Owings Mills, Columbia, and Olney, view full addresses on Dr. Shif's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Olga Shif have?
Dr. Olga Shif is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Olga Shif?
Dr. Olga Shif frequently sees patients for Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, General Eye Consultation, Retina Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Olga Shif on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Olga Shif speak?
Dr. Olga Shif speaks English, Spanish, and Russian.
How do patients rate Dr. Olga Shif in reviews?
6 patients have reviewed Dr. Olga Shif. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.33/5. They have a 4/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.