Dr. Ravi Shah

OphthalmologyComprehensive Ophthalmologist
Homewood, IL

Areas of Expertise

Cataract Eye Surgery
Cornea
LASIK Eye Surgery
Refractive Lens Exchange
Anterior segment surgery
Intraocular lens calculations
Neuro-ophthalmic manifestations of systemic diseases
Advancements in corneal cross-linking techniques

About Me

Ravi Shah, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract, cornea, refractive, and anterior segment surgery. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science and Managerial Studies from Rice University, graduating magna cum laude. He then received his medical degree with high honors from Baylor College of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and awarded the Carlos and Doris Morris Scholarship of Presidential Excellence.

Dr. Shah completed his internship in Internal Medicine at White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles, followed by a residency in Ophthalmology at the Roski Eye Institute, University of Southern California. During his residency, he served as Chief Resident and earned the Senior Resident Teacher of the Year Award. He further specialized with a fellowship in Cornea, Refractive, and Anterior Segment Surgery at the Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine.

Dr. Shah is committed to advancing ophthalmology through clinical excellence and research, having contributed to over 20 research publications. His patient-centric approach emphasizes listening to each individual as a unique person. He is a member of professional organizations including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. In his free time, he enjoys rock climbing, playing board games, and biking with his wife.

Training

  • Cornea, Refractive, and Anterior Segment Surgery

    Cullen Eye Institute at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston

    Fellowship
  • Ophthalmology

    Roski Eye Institute, University of Southern California

    Residency
  • Baylor College of Medicine

    Medicine

    Baylor College of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Rice University

    Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science and Managerial Studies

    Rice University

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Senior Resident Teacher of the Year Award

    Roski Eye Institute

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
IL, TX
License Numbers
036172784, S6038

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