Dr. Deepika Shah

Dr. Deepika N. Shah is a nationally regarded and highly experienced fellowship-trained and board-certified cataract, cornea, and LASIK eye surgeon. She has been recognized for her skills and experience in cataract and refractive surgery by her peers and regularly honored as a Top Doctor by Washingtonian Magazine.

Her expertise includes laser-assisted cataract surgery using presbyopia correcting and light adjustable lenses, as well as refractive surgery such as LASIK, PRK, and ICL. Dr. Shah remains on the forefront of treatment for complex anterior segment pathology with expertise in collagen crosslinking and full and partial thickness corneal transplants, intrastromal corneal ring segments, ocular surface reconstruction, and amniotic membrane grafting. Her practice has a unique focus on dry eye utilizing the latest evidence-based therapeutics including Lipiflow and TearCare. Dr. Shah also provides general comprehensive ophthalmology care to her patients.

Dr. Shah has a passion for innovation and research, serving as a principal investigator for clinical trials and is a key opinion leader in ophthalmology, regularly leading continuing medical education courses for other clinicians. She is an active member and contributor to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and Cornea Society. As the president-elect at Washington D.C. Metropolitan Ophthalmological Society, Dr. Shah was elected by her peers to serve on the executive board. She currently sees patients at our Chevy Chase, MD and Washington D.C. locations.