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Ankur Shah, MD, Ophthalmology, Indianapolis, IN, HSHS St. John's Hospital

AnkurManilalShahMD

Ophthalmology • Indianapolis, IN

Retinal Disease

Retina Specialist Midwest Eye Institute

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Summary

  • Ankur M. Shah, MD is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist and retina specialist. He obtained his medical degree at Northwestern University in Chicago, where he graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at the University of California in San Diego, where he served as Chief Resident. He then returned to Chicago where he completed a Medical Retina fellowship at Northwestern University Medical Center, followed by a Surgical Retina fellowship at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

    Dr. Shah specializes in treatment of age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusive disease, and ocular inflammation using the most effective pharmacologic and laser therapies. He provides surgical management of severe diabetic eye disease, retinal detachment, epiretinal membranes, and macular holes. Dr. Shah understands that these debilitating conditions can have a significant impact on one’s quality of life. Employing the latest advances in medical therapies and surgical techniques and technology, strong training, and genuine care, Dr. Shah strives to preserve and improve the vision of his patients so they can maintain their independence and enjoy their loved ones and the world around them.

    Born and raised in the Midwest, Dr. Shah enjoys spending time with his twin son and daughter. He enjoys travel, music, sports, and the great outdoors (weather permitting).

Education & Training

  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2014 - 2016
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Medical Retina, 2010 - 2011
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 2007 - 2010
  • Loyola Medicine MacNeal Hospital
    Loyola Medicine MacNeal HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 2006 - 2007
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 2006
  • University of Michigan Medical School
    University of Michigan Medical SchoolBS, Biological Anthropology, With Highest Distinction, 1998 - 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2008 - Present
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2011 - 2015
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Medical Honor Society Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, 2006

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Intravitreal Bevacizumab for Choroidal Metastases Secondary to Adenocarcinoma of the Lung  
    Gupta N, Shah AM, Jampol LM, Gill, MK, Clinical Communications – Oncology, 1/1/2015
  • Does Laser Still Have a Role in the Management of Retinal Vascular and Neovascular Diseases?  
    Shah AM, Bressler NM, Jampol LM, American Journal of Ophthalmology, 1/1/2011
  • Viral Retinitis After Intravitreal Triamcinolone Injection in Patients with Predisposing Medical Comorbidities  
    Shah AM, Oster SF, Freeman WR, American Journal of Ophthalmology, 1/1/2010

Abstracts/Posters

  • Intravitreal Bevacizumab for Choroidal Metastases Secondary to Adenocarcinoma of the Lung
    Shah AM, Gill MK, Jampol LM, American Society of Retinal Specialists Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 1/22/2011
  • Viral Retinitis After Intravitreal Triamcinolone Injection in Patients with Predisposing Medical Comorbidities
    Shah AM, Oster SF, Freeman WR, Shiley Eye Center Alumni Research Day, La Jolla, CA, 1/19/2010

Lectures

  • Vitreomacular Interface Disorders 
    1/1/2016
  • The Evolving Role of Intravitreal Steroids in the Management of Diabetic Macular Edema 
    1/1/2016
  • Peripheral Retinal Pathology 
    1/1/2015
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Other Languages

  • Spanish, Hindi

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Ankur Shah, Dr. Ankur Shah, MD, Dr. A Shah, Dr. Ankur Manilal Shah