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He was raised in the heart of Cajun Country: Lafayette, Louisiana, where he attended the Episcopal School of Acadiana. His parents, a doctor and an engineer who immigrated to the United States from India in the 1960s, taught him the value of professionalism and hard work. He went on to attend Emory University in Atlanta, then Louisiana State Medical School in New Orleans. He completed his ophthalmology surgical training at California Pacific in San Francisco and at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami. He returned to New Orleans shortly after Hurricane Katrina to establish his medical practice at Ochsner Medical Center.
Dr. Shah serves as a medical director for the Southern Eye Bank, a local nonprofit organization which supports organ and tissue donation and provides precious eye tissue for patients undergoing corneal transplantation. He also partners with St. Thomas Clinic and Daughters of Charity to provide free cataract surgery to needy New Orleanians. Dr. Shah's contributions extend beyond our borders, through his position as board president of the International Eye Institute, where he leads a team of volunteer medical professionals every year to travel to Central America to perform sight restoring cataract and corneal surgeries. Dr. Shah also serves on Ochsner's International Advisory Board and has established the Ochsner International Eye Care Fund to allow grateful patients and donors to directly support his efforts in the fight against preventable blindness worldwide.
Education and Training
Medical School
LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Field of Study: No Value Specified
Internship
University of Hawaii
Field of Study: Transitional - Medicine/Surgery
Residency
California Pacific Medical Center
Field of Study: Ophthalmology
Fellowship
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Field of Study: Cornea/External Disease
Certifications
- American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology
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Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews
All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by Ochsner Health patients through post-care surveys. Only surveys administered by Ochsner Health are displayed, and reviews are confidential to ensure privacy. Not all reviews submitted from patients included a comment.
Doctor Shah is a superstar. He CARES and it is reflected in everything he does. Thank you is the best I can do but it is by no means sufficient to express my respect and gratitude.
Excellent
I always feel I am in good hands with Dr. Shah. He did my cataract surgeries in 2021 and did a laser procedure today on both eyes to remove a film that was forming.
Dr. Shah was very polite, respectful, thorough on his answers to my questions concerning my care as I had several questions concerning the timeframe of my ability to exercise and to do normal routine tasks in my everyday life. He is an excellent doctor (first time surgery).
Excellent
Good
Very attentive to me and explained procedure to me.
Dr. Shah always goes all the way to pleasing me his patient. He never disappoints me with his fashionable dress style. It makes me want to do a little extra in the way I dress.
I was happy with the experience
No problems good.
A good place to go for thorough care
I feel Dr. Shah was very informative and took his time with me, explaining any questions or concerns.
I was somewhat scared but Dr. Shah explained everything in detail, so I relaxed.
Loved my doctor!
Good
Excellent
Dr Shah was professional and punctual. He explained the cause of my vision problems and what he could do to remedy my situation. Dr Shah explained the procedure to me and answered any questions I had. I have every confidence in Dr Pulin Shah and would highly recommend him to others.
The provider was professional, efficient, and knowledgeable. He was empathetic with our concerns and did an excellent job explaining the results. He knew more about the eye condition than any of the previous eye providers we saw. He seems to be the expert of the experts.
Satisfied with the service
Superb in all respects
Dr. Shah came highly recommended. Ahe explained that there was new technology to assist with my condition and made a referral. He also reassured me that my condition was unlikely to progress/degenerate further. That was great to hear!
Dr Shah explained every step thoroughly and explained all my options. I feel very confident with having him as my surgeon.
The Best
Excellent
Dr. Shah very helpful
