Dr. Rachel Shah

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Detroit, MI

Areas of Expertise

Inflammatory Eye Disease
Medical Retina Care
Complex Retinal Disorders

About Me

Dr. Rachel Shah is a board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in medical retina and uveitis. She is known for a patient-centered, compassionate approach, taking time to ensure patients feel heard and supported while navigating complex eye conditions.

After earning her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her medical degree from the University of Michigan, Dr. Shah completed ophthalmology residency training at Albert Einstein School of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center. She then pursued fellowship training in medical retina and uveitis at Emory Eye Center and remained on faculty at the Emory Eye Center, caring for patients with complex retinal and inflammatory eye diseases and helping train future ophthalmologists. Dr. Shah’s clinical interests include diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, inflammatory eye disease, uveitis, and complex retinal disorders, with an emphasis on clear communication and shared decision-making throughout care.

Training

  • Emory Eye Center

    in Medical Retina and Uveitis

    2019

    Emory Eye Center

    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology

    2018

    Albert Einstein School of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center

    Residency
  • University of Michigan Medical School

    Medical Degree

    2014

    University of Michigan Medical School

    Medical School
  • University of Pennsylvania

    B.A. in Biology

    2009

    University of Pennsylvania

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Fellowship Research Award for Best Paper

    2019

    Emory Ophthalmology

  • Resident Advocacy Ambassador, Mid-Year Forum

    2017

    Women In Ophthalmology

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
GA, MI
License Numbers
080378, 4301105098

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